Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Recently, Ms. Humphries was involved in a fender bender with a first responder who was not responding to an emergency yet attempted to use that explanation to minimize their involvement in the accident. Ms. Humphries and her son were leaving work after a fun-filled and busy day when, just seconds after starting the car, they were suddenly struck by another vehicle. Ms. Humphries is a wonderful mother to her only son. However, Ms. Humphries has also mothered and cared for hundreds of students throughout her career in the education field, which spans over 20 years. The accident has created unexpected stress and hardship for Ms. Humphries and her family as they work to recover from the incident and regain stability.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Mr. Hawkins recently experienced an unexpected hardship after being let go from his part-time job. The sudden loss of income caused him to fall behind on his monthly bills, leaving him at risk of having his water and gas services disconnected. As someone who has always worked hard to stay afloat and meet his responsibilities, this setback has created significant stress and uncertainty. Wanting to prevent his situation from becoming worse, Mr. Hawkins courageously reached out for support before falling further behind. Assistance during this difficult time would help him maintain essential utilities while he works to regain stability and secure new employment. Your generosity would provide not only immediate relief but also hope and encouragement during a challenging season in his life.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Ms. Veronica is a beloved senior citizen who has spent her life caring for others and giving back to her community. Living on a fixed income, she carefully budgets each month to make sure her basic needs are met. Recently, rising living expenses and unexpected costs have placed a heavy burden on her finances, making it difficult to keep up with essential household bills and daily necessities. Despite these challenges, Ms. Veronica continues to remain hopeful and grateful for every bit of support she receives. Like many seniors, she faces the difficult reality of choosing between necessities such as food, medication, and utilities. Your kindness and generosity will help provide Ms. Veronica with stability, comfort, and peace of mind during this difficult season. Most importantly, your support will remind her that she is not alone and that her community cares deeply for her well-being.

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

Advisor: Alexis Miller

Joe stands on the threshold of graduation, yet a heavy anchor of unpaid fees threatens to withhold the diploma he’s worked years to earn. Your support will lift this final burden, clearing his path to the finish line. With his debt resolved, Joe can walk across the stage with his head held high and his future fully in hand.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Brooke is a hard-working mother of 2 children. She came to Safe Harbor looking for support after leaving a long, abusive marriage. Her daughter is only in 9th grade, but she has worked diligently to jump ahead academically and she is on track to graduate high school next year. Since the separation, the children’s father has not provided any financial assistance, leaving Brooke solely responsible for maintaining expenses. Despite these challenges, Brooke remains committed to ensuring her daughter continues progressing toward graduation on time, understanding how important consistency and educational success are to her healing. At this time, Brooke's daughter needs support to cover the cost of 2 classes. Without assistance, there is concern that her educational progress could be delayed during an already extremely vulnerable period for this family. Please consider providing relief to Brooke and her children as they work toward safety, stability, and a brighter future.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Maddie is a survivor who is struggling to upkeep the cost of her internet and utilities. Maddie has been working hard to gain employment as she juggles to pay rent, groceries, and other necessities, while also enduring the traumatic stress of attending court hearings against her abusive husband. Maddie needs relief with the cost of her overdue internet bill. She is a wonderful mom to two children who mean the world to her, and she plans to attend counseling soon to help her combat through these difficult times. It would mean so much to her if this weight would be lifted off her shoulders to continue her path of healing and being present with her kids.