Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Zeke struggled with mental illness and substance use disorder while experiencing homelessness. Flagler Housing & Homeless Services at St. Joseph’s Villa helped him obtain Permanent Supportive Housing, and now that he has a roof over his head he is able to receive individualized wraparound services to help him overcome his challenges. Zeke is in need of furniture for his apartment, and would greatly appreciate assistance with a mattress, box spring, and other essential items for his home.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Debra came to CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter at the beginning of December and has been struggling to keep up with the bills she has due after her eviction. Your assistance will allow Debra to keep the items that she is currently storing in her storage unit so that they can be used once she's ready to transition out of shelter into permanent housing.

Partner: Henrico County Public Schools Office of Family & Community Engagement

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Talisha, a dedicated single mother to two young girls, is currently staying at a friend's house while she finalizes her application with the McKenny Vento team. Amidst this transitional phase, she is tirelessly searching for a new job with better pay to ensure she can adequately provide for her children's fundamental necessities.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Diane recently came to CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter seeking assistance with obtaining permanent housing. Diane has a judgment against her for a past due rental arrear that is causing her housing applications to be rejected. Your assistance will help her to pay this arrear off in full and have it removed from her record. This will allow her to qualify for apartments that she wouldn't otherwise and move into stable housing.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Luna has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter for the past week and is working on getting things in order to work towards employment and stable housing. Your assistance will allow her to pay her phone bill for December and maintain contact with family, friends, and community supports, as well as future employers and landlords.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Samantha has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter for the past two weeks. During this time she's been actively searching for employment and going to job interviews. Her phone is about to be cut off as she is behind on her payments. Your assistance will allow her to keep her phone on while she concludes her job search and waits to get her first paycheck.

Partner: Henrico County Public Schools Office of Family & Community Engagement

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Erica finds herself amid a challenging journey as a single mother going through a divorce. She's striving to provide a stable and safe home for her children but faces a crucial shortage of household furniture and essentials. With beds for her children not fitting within her constrained budget, any support towards meeting this immediate need would alleviate the financial strain, allowing Erica to allocate her limited resources toward other essential bills. Your help will not only provide comfort but also ensure that her children have a secure and nurturing environment during this turbulent time.

Partner: Henrico County Public Schools Office of Family & Community Engagement

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Griselda, a devoted single mother, is facing a dire situation as the water supply to her home has been disconnected. Struggling to balance limited finances, she prioritizes paying rent, leaving her unable to cover the cost of reconnecting the vital water service. Your assistance during this challenging time will not only alleviate her immediate burden but will also ensure that Griselda and her family regain access to the fundamental necessity of water in their home. Your support would mean the world to them.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Jenn Patterson

Roy has been in shelter for two months after the owner of his rental sold the property and he was unable to find a place that he could afford. While being in shelter, Roy has worked with he case manager to identify affordable units. While his is able to afford the cost of rent, he needs support with being able to afford the deposit for the unit.

Partner: Henrico County Public Schools Office of Family & Community Engagement

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Last night, one of our families faced the ravages of a house fire, a harrowing event that has deeply affected them. In their midst are a kindergartener and a baby, making a household of four. While they've secured housing starting on December 22nd, the immediate days ahead loom with uncertainty, fraught with the pressing need for essential daily necessities.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Victoria Barahona

Eva is a survivor of domestic violence. Due to the domestic violence experienced, Eva has been working toward rebuilding her life. After months of unstable housing, Eva was able to secure an apartment for herself and her daughter. Unfortunately, though, after experiencing workplace discrimination, Eva was let go from her job and, as a result, could not make half of her rent. Eva is in the process of looking for alternative employment. This relief would greatly assist her and further support her on her journey of rebuilding and healing

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Victoria Barahona

Tonya is a survivor of domestic violence and a mother to 4 beautiful kids. After experiencing years of domestic violence, Tonya was able to relocate to Richmond with her children. Due to the DV, Tonya was not able to work but is now ready to work and has been diligently seeking employment. Tonya has not been able to secure a job yet and, as a result, has fallen behind on her phone bill. This support would help Tonya overcome this barrier and ensure she has reliable communication to continue interviewing and making employment calls.

Partner: Henrico County Public Schools Office of Family & Community Engagement

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Amidst the rhythm of daily life, Booker finds themselves a single parent, navigating the world alongside my nine-year-old daughter, a bright presence who attends Trevvett Elementary. Their world has taken an unforeseen turn as they navigate their daily routines. They've been in a state of unemployment for over a month now, finding themselves enveloped in a sense of uncertainty. The support they anticipated, like unemployment benefits, still eludes them despite being approved, leaving them in a financial void. It's as if the taps of support have run dry; there's no available cash, no familial safety net to fall back on. The child support, a crucial financial lifeline, remains unpaid. The occupation that once sustained them, relying on a 100% commission model, was significantly affected during the tumultuous times of COVID.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

At 63 years old, Winston recently obtained an apartment through the rapid rehousing program at St. Joseph’s Villa after many years of experiencing homelessness. However, he is on a fixed income and is unable to purchase furnishings for his new home. William lives alone and has several health conditions including a brain injury that affects his memory. He often expresses feeling lonely. William would be grateful for assistance with essential kitchen and living room furnishings, as well as decorations that would help brighten his home for the holidays.

Partner: Henrico County Public Schools Office of Family & Community Engagement

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Amidst life's relentless pace, Nichole, a single mother, burdened by the weight of uncertainty, stands in dire need of support. Having lost her job two months ago and navigating through a maze of bureaucratic hurdles, she finds herself entangled in a web of financial strain, unable to secure the lifeline of unemployment benefits. The mounting bills cast long shadows over her days, painting a picture of adversity that she valiantly confronts. Her nights are sleepless, marked by worries that weigh heavily on her shoulders. In this challenging chapter of her life, she's desperately seeking a helping hand, an ounce of relief amidst the relentless struggle to provide for her family.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Victoria Barahona

Emily is a survivor of domestic violence. After experiencing years of Domestic violence, Emily made the brave decision to leave with her daughter. In that time, Emily has worked towards finding employment and stable housing but has faced several challenges. Due to her financial instability, Emily has missed some car payments and is behind. Emily does not want to risk losing her only means of transportation, which has also been her home at times. This assistance would

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Jenn Patterson

Alex has been in shelter for the past three months and has been working toward consistent, stable employment in order to be able to move toward housing. In order to increase his job opportunities, Alex is in need of steel toed boots.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Jenn Patterson

Kevin has been in shelter two times in the past six months due to being put out of his family home. Despite having disabilities, Kevin is hoping to find consistent employment and is in need of funds for gas to be able to find employment and maintain it until he begins receiving pay checks.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Kimberly has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter since the beginning of November and has been working on saving for moving into permanent housing. She is looking for assistance with her phone bill. Your assistance will allow her to keep her phone on and will aid in her housing search and contact with landlords and other community service providers.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Jenn Patterson

Nasir recently came to shelter after being kicked out of his family home. He came to shelter with only the clothing on his back. Due to his stature, there is a lack of donations that are able to fit him. Assisting him with clothing will allow him to attend interviews and obtain employment, leading to further stability.