by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 28, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a 40 year old mother of two was diagnosed with cancer, she had to take 6 weeks of unpaid leave while she recovered from surgery. She was then told that her cancer returned and she would need another surgery. REF covered her mortgage while she focused on her...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 28, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a baby was delivered unexpectedly at 34 weeks, they died 5 hours later. REF covered headstone and cemetery costs for this family. January 2024
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 15, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local family of 7 lost everything they owned in a house fire. The children started falling asleep at school because they were sleeping on the floor and on air mattresses and not getting adequate rest. REF provided new beds and bedding for the mother and her six...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 4, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
Shortly after losing their father to suicide, a 9th grader committed suicide. REF helped the mother cover the cost of the church for the funeral. January 2024
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 9, 2023 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
The River Ellis Foundation was able to help a family who faced unimaginable hardship. Their 6-year-old daughter tragically passed away in her sleep, leaving them devastated. As the father serves in the military, the expecting mother was the child’s primary...