Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Anthony is a dedicated chef who discovered his passion for cooking at a young age, watching his mother work tirelessly to prepare meals for him and his siblings. Inspired by her resilience, he found the courage to pursue his dream and launch his own catering business. Recently, Anthony began experiencing health challenges and, after numerous doctor visits and extensive testing, he was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. This condition has affected his facial muscles and speech, making it difficult for him to communicate effectively with clients. Despite this setback, Anthony’s love for creating exceptional meals remain as strong as ever. However, his difficulty with communication has led to missed opportunities and unfulfilled contracts, leaving him struggling to cover his monthly expenses. Your support will allow him to focus on his health, regain his confidence, and continue sharing his gift with others without the fear of losing essential utilities.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Nardinia is a loving and devoted individual, often described as a ray of sunshine. Her bright smile is one of the first things that students, parents, and colleagues notice—it leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets. Her passion for serving others extends far beyond the classroom, reaching neighbors, church members, pupils, and her own family. At this time, Nardia has taken an important step forward by transitioning into her first apartment. As she embraces this new chapter, she has reached out for support with her security deposit. Your assistance will help ease this transition and allow her to continue being the uplifting presence so many depend on.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Samantha Strauss

Ms. Pamela bravely fled her abusive relationship after waking up to the reality that she is not safe in the place she called home. The time she has spent on the run has prevented her from finding the stability to establish her new home. Since she has been in our shelter, she has already found a new job and is working diligently with case management. In order to stay in touch with her family and potential housing opportunities, she needs her phone to be paid for the next month. Her phone gets cut off on the 24th and she does not receive her first paycheck until the 27th. Thank you for considering.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Blair is a 59-year-old male who is experiencing homelessness after losing his afterschool job in the Virginia Beach area. After losing his job, he moved to Richmond because of the availability of single men shelters in the area. He needs his storage locker fee paid because he is in default and all of his possessions are located in the storage. He is currently seeking employment in the area and wants to establish an after-school program to teach students in the area about his love for the game of chess. He is a truly motivated individual and would love to share his knowledge with minors in the area alongside obtaining permanent housing when he obtains a full-time employment. A gift from the Giving Wall will assist him in obtaining one more month so that he can keep his only possessions and be able to move his things out of storage once he finds employment.