Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Groceries. Ms. J has been struggling a year very significant health problems, which has caused her to be out of work for over eight months. She applied for assistance with Snap, Medicaid, and other community support but has not been awarded any funding at this time. Mrs. J. is reaching out for help with groceries and her medication and will continue to apply for rental assistance. She truly is a fighter and misses her independence in the workforce. Mrs. J finally got a part-time job until she can work full-time again, but she cannot work consistent hours.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Medical Supplies. Rodney is a participant in the OCWB program, where he acquired his barbering license. Recently Rodney had to have emergency back surgery which caused him to lose mobility in his legs. As a result, he isn’t able to work and was deemed ineligible for unemployment. Rodney is requesting financial assistance to purchase the medical supplies needed to assist him in his recovery.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Groceries. Pamela is a senior citizen who was relying on her hours from AARP, but due to the Pandemic, she hasn't been able to return to work, and she has found it hard to fund her healthy food choices due to a health ailment that restricts her food choices. So, she is requesting assistance with groceries.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Cell Phone Bill. Helen had to take time away from work to care for her daughter, who recently had an organ transplant during the pandemic, along with her son. Due to the severity of her recovery plan, Helen had to isolate herself. The loss of income has put a strain on her. Helen is requesting assistance with her cell phone bill to stay in communication with her job since she is working remotely.