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Cynthia needs support to replace her broken cellphone

Partner: He She Ze & We

Advisor: Shannon McKay

Cynthia a single mother with a 16 year old son at home and a 20 year old nonbinary child in a residential facility. As she navigates multiple challenges, her phone started to overheat randomly and is now shutting down every few minutes. She is currently unable to work due to constant migraine headaches and some mental health challenges. She really needs a phone to keep in touch with her kids, manage medical appointments, etc. This support would ensure Cynthia stays connected as she gets back her own health and stability.

Portion of total need info_outline
0/3 of Need Met
  • $216.52
  • $216.52
  • $216.52

needed in: 4 days

  • Central
  • Single Mother
  • Bill - Cell Phone

Mr. Baker needs assistance paying his security deposit for his new apartment.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Baker is a hard worker and one of the best employees at McDonalds. However, he is experiencing homelessness recently after maintaining his housing for over 3 years. He loves family especially playtime with his grandkids on his off days. Unfortunately, due to health issues, he was not able to maintain his previous residence. Currently, he is a participant at the Caritas Men's Emergency Shelter and has been given another opportunity to have playtime with his grandkids. Therefore, he is asking assistance from the community to pay a portion of his double security deposit so that he can move into his new place that has already been approved but needs extra support on the move-in fees.

Portion of total need info_outline
0/2 of Need Met
  • $375
  • $375

needed in: 4 days

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Rent

Mr. Taliaferro needs assistance paying for his application fee.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Taliaferro is a vibrant 25-year-old who as of last week, he is a brand-new father. He currently works at Southern Kitchen and just obtained another part-time job in efforts to support his newfound family. He is a current resident at the Caritas Emergency Shelter, but he is striving for excellence especially since he has a newborn baby girl. Therefore, he is requesting assistance paying for his application fee for a property that is willing to accept and approve him so that he can transition out of the shelter into permanent housing. His ultimate goal is to provide stability for his new bundle of joy and would appreciate the community's assistance in doing so.

needed in: 6 days

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Rent

Zach needs assistance with bedding

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

After experiencing homelessness for three years, Zach recently moved into a place of his own. He has demonstrated remarkable resilience and maintained steady employment despite the challenges of being unhoused. Now he's working to make his apartment feel like home. He has a queen-size mattress and bed frame, but still needs a box spring and comforter set to complete his bed before colder weather arrives. Your support will help Zach take one more step toward stability.

needed in: 9 days

  • Richmond
  • Neighbor in Need
  • Household - Other Items

Mr. Henderson needs assistance paying his cell phone bill.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Henderson is currently experiencing homelessness, and right now, he needs assistance keeping his cell phone service connected. When you're without a home, a working phone can be a lifeline. It can mean being able to answer an employer's call, reach someone who can help, find resources, stay connected to loved ones, and respond when an important opportunity comes along. For Mr. Henderson, losing his phone service would create another painful barrier at a time when he is already facing so much uncertainty.

needed in: 11 days

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Cell Phone

Diana needs help with medical expenses and groceries

Partner: He She Ze & We

Advisor: J Gallienne

Diana is a disabled mother of two who just recently got a letter that she is losing her medicaid. Her wife is also unable to work as she is going through cancer treatment. She is currently appealing her loss of medicaid and working to get in touch with legal support. In the meantime she is worried about her medical bills as well as costs like groceries for her family.

Portion of total need info_outline
0/3 of Need Met
  • $216.67
  • $216.67
  • $216.67

needed in: 12 days

  • Richmond
  • Neighbor in Need
  • Bill - Healthcare

David needs help with medical bills

Partner: He She Ze & We

Advisor: J Gallienne

After experiencing a car accident and denied treatment at a local hospital, David has finally found the care he deserves. David has a monthly medical bill to tackle and it would help David and his family have peace of mind to have this covered.

Portion of total need info_outline
0/3 of Need Met
  • $162.24
  • $162.24
  • $162.24

needed in: 12 days

  • Richmond
  • Neighbor in Need
  • Bill - Healthcare

Mr. Artis needs support in paying for his apartment application fee and remaining move-in costs.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Artis is a 62-year-old male who is experiencing homelessness. He is a current resident at Caritas' The Healing Place seeking recovery. He is an exceptional employee at Walmart which allowed him to take some time off to seek recovery and better himself. Nonetheless, he has to return to work by the end of September in order to retain his job. Caritas has provided some funds, but it did not cover the entire move-in fees. Therefore, he is seeking assistance from the community in order to pay for his apartment application fee and remaining move-in fees in order to have a safe place to stay while continuing his recovery efforts and maintaining his job at Walmart.

Portion of total need info_outline
0/2 of Need Met
  • $277
  • $277

needed in: 18 days

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Rent

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