Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

George and Evelyn recently closed a very difficult chapter of their lives. After spending nine months living in their car, this elderly couple finally has the safety and stability of a permanent home. They are grateful for the fresh start, but their apartment is still unfurnished. During their months of homelessness, their beloved dogs stayed faithfully by their side, providing constant companionship and comfort. George and Evelyn are hoping to secure a bed that they can share with their dogs. Your generosity can help make their new beginning feel more like home.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Jenkins is a 63-yeard-old gentleman who is experiencing homelessness for the first time. He was working for Amazon but was let go for too many "errors". Currently, he is residing at the Caritas Emergency Shelter and has an opportunity to obtain permanent housing. He has been approved for his retirement through Social Security, but his first payment will be after his first month and security deposits are due. Therefore, he is seeking the communities help in paying for his first month deposit to jumpstart his new era of enjoying his retirement.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Maya is a survivor of human trafficking who is working hard to rebuild stability and move forward in her life. Right now, she needs assistance covering her phone bill to ensure her service remains active. For a survivor, having a working phone is more than a convenience. It allows Maya to stay connected with her support system, communicate with service providers, manage important appointments, access resources, and reach out for help when she needs it. Safe Harbor is hoping to raise $210 to cover Maya’s phone bill and ensure she can maintain this important connection.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Carson is an incredible woman who deserves to feel warm, comfortable, and cared for this winter. She is kind, resilient, and a wonderful person who has touched the lives of those around her. This winter, we want to make sure she has a warm, quality coat that fits her properly. Because of her body size, finding a suitable coat through typical clothing donations can be extremely difficult. While donated clothing is often available, coats in the right size and style are much harder to come by.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Summers is a kind, resilient, and deserving person who is doing her best to manage a difficult situation. She has touched the lives of those around her and deserves support, stability, and peace of mind. After living in her vehicle for 11 months shes now joined us in shelter. At this time, Ms. Summers needs help covering the payment for her storage facility. Keeping her belongings safely stored is important, but the cost has become a financial burden. Without assistance, she may risk losing access to the items she has worked hard to keep.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Paffen is a survivor of domestic violence who is currently experiencing homelessness. Despite the tremendous challenges she has faced, she continues to move forward with determination, resilience, and hope. She is a successful grant writer with valuable professional skills and experience, and she is actively seeking employment so she can rebuild stability and independence. Right now, something as simple as a phone bill could make an enormous difference in her ability to do that. We are asking for financial support to pay Ms. Paffen’s phone bill, keeping her phone service active so she can receive calls, messages, and interview opportunities from potential employers. For someone looking for work, being unreachable can mean missing the one call that could change everything.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

A few months ago, Tina made the courageous decision to leave an abusive relationship after 10 years of marriage. Since then, she has been staying with her daughter while working toward rebuilding her life. Tina recently reached out to Safe Harbor for assistance with rent for a new apartment, where she can feel safe, secure, and independent. Please consider making a donation to help Tina take this important next step toward a safer future. Every contribution can make a meaningful difference as she begins this new chapter. Together, we can help Tina find safety, stability, and hope.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Chappell is a current resident of Caritas Men's Emergency Shelter. He is experiencing homeless after he uprooted his life in New York to take care of his dying sister in North Carolina. After she passed, his goal was to move to Richmond and stay with his older sister until he was able to get back on his feet. However, those plans failed which ended him at Caritas. Since July, he has been working diligently at a construction company to save up for his next residence. However, he is falling short of our help and is requesting 815 so that he can secure his next apartment and end his homelessness.