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Ms. Burton needs transportation to her family in Newark, NJ

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needed in: 10 days

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Other

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Burton has been through an incredibly difficult chapter. She has experienced homelessness while working hard to survive and build a better life for herself. She has worked as a truck driver in a male-dominated industry, taking on demanding work and pushing through challenges that would be difficult for anyone. After being separated from her loved ones, Ms. Burton has finally reconnected with her family in Newark, New Jersey. They are ready to welcome her home, and she finally has the opportunity to be reunited with the people she loves. For Ms. Burton, this isn't just a bus ride. It's the chance to finally leave behind a period of homelessness and uncertainty and walk back into the arms of her family. It's the chance to sit with her loved ones, feel supported, and start rebuilding her life surrounded by the people who care about her. After everything she has endured and all the hard work she has put in to keep going, she deserves the chance to make it home.

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