by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 25, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
Five children were home alone when they found a stranger floating in their pool. They called 911 and witnessed the paramedics trying to revive the man who ultimately died. The children were all very traumatized after this incident did not feel comfortable remaining in...
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 20, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After unexpected loss of brain activity, a homeless couple lost their newborn baby. They could not afford cremation costs. REF covered this cost for the couple.
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 10, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
Eight Chesapeake families lost everything they owned after their apartment building caught on fire. REF provided gift cards to all eight families so that they could purchase basic clothes and necessities.
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 8, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 14 year old with muscular dystrophy became very sick, leading to heart issues. This ultimately resulted in a very unexpected and sudden death. REF covered funeral costs for this family.
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 1, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local school counselor unexpectedly lost her 19 year old stepdaughter. She and her husband had to travel back and forth to Iowa for the funeral. REF provided several weeks of groceries for this family to offset the unexpected costs of travel and being out of...
by River Ellis Foundation | Sep 12, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local grandmother got emergency custody of 2 kids because their mom had substance abuse issues and was charged with abuse and neglect. The children would have been sent to foster care if the grandmother didn’t step in to help. REF helped grandmother cover the...
by River Ellis Foundation | Aug 30, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A child was outside playing in her yard when she was shot and paralyzed by a stray bullet. The child spent months recovering at CHKD, during which time the family moved to a new home so that she didn’t have to go back to the scene where the shooting occurred...
by River Ellis Foundation | Aug 15, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A mom and her two children had their ceiling cave in at their apartment, ruining the mattress that the children slept on. The family was able to move to a new apartment, but had nowhere for the children to sleep. REF provided a new mattress for the children.
by River Ellis Foundation | Apr 20, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
The same day a family’s newborn baby died, their family-owned and operated body shop was robbed. REF paid for the toll bills that the family had accrued from visiting their baby in the hospital.
by River Ellis Foundation | Apr 15, 2024 | Giving Back, Sunrise Story
A single mother was told that her breast cancer had returned for the 3rd time and would require more treatment and surgery. During this time, her car broke down and she could not afford the cost of repairs. REF covered repair costs so that she had transportation to...
by River Ellis Foundation | Mar 16, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A family of 7 had a total loss house fire. The American Red Cross put this family in a hotel for two nights, but they needed to extend their stay while they identified a long-term solution. REF covered hotel costs for two weeks for this family.
by River Ellis Foundation | Mar 10, 2024 | General
A local teacher suffered a stroke several years ago and experienced complications ever since. Recently, she experienced symptoms that sent her to the ER that required an expensive medical test that was not covered by insurance. REF covered the cost of this test for...
