Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Linda a warm energetic recent retiree who has spent over 20 years transporting hundreds of growing students between Richmond and Henrico schools is recovering from being a full-time employee to a part-time employee. During this transition period Linda has had to make several hard cuts which still leaves her wondering how to keep the lights on. Your support will help Linda continue to shine bright as she navigates the many roads ahead of her.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Olivia is a dedicated single mother with weekly visitations with her toddler. As a participant in the Mental Health Skill Building program at St. Joseph's Villa, she’s been making great strides, recently securing a job and enrolling in school to create better opportunities for her and her child. However, she is currently experiencing financial hardship and needs help with her electric bill to avoid disconnection. Olivia would greatly appreciate your support as she continues her journey toward stability.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Lily Miller

Becky is a survivor who is working on gaining back her independence over her life. She recently passed her learner's permit test and is now in the process of obtaining a Driver's License. This support would assist her in covering the cost of behind the wheel classes and ultimately help her as she continues to work towards her goals.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Derrick recently obtained housing after experiencing homelessness, but ongoing health issues have caused him to miss several days of work. The cost of traveling to and from his medical appointments each month has put a strain on his finances. Derrick would be incredibly grateful for help with a gas card to get to his doctor appointments and cover general transportation needs until he can secure assistance through his Medicaid providers.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Tiana, a single mother of three, recently made the difficult decision to leave her home of four years due to escalating gang violence. Prioritizing her family's safety, she only took what she could carry. She is now starting over with limited income, and urgently needs assistance to purchase four beds for her family. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated as Tiana strives to provide a safe space for her children.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Adriana recently escaped a domestic violence situation with her 2-year-old daughter and moved into a new apartment. She is eager for a fresh start, but had to leave everything behind and now needs help furnishing her home. Adriana is in need of beds, a sofa, table, chairs, and an air conditioner among other essentials. She is committed to finding a job, but with no income at the moment, Adriana would appreciate any support as she focuses on creating a safe and stable home.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Shereida Archie

Thomas is a current resident of Caritas men's shelter. Thomas has recently found employment and is in need of work boots in size 9 wide. Thomas states that with the Giving Walls's assistance, he will be able to start his new job and eventually find housing.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Shereida Archie

Jeanette recently applied and was approved for Social Security Retirement benefits. She will be receiving her first payment on September 11th 2024. Jeanette is seeking assistance paying her storage unit bill in the amount $200.00, which will be up for auction on September 8th, 2024. Jeanette has been approved for rapid rehousing and is currently staying in Caritas Shelter waiting to find an apartment. She states that with the help if the Giving Wall, she will be able to use her belongings in her storage unit to furnish her new apartment.

Partner: Forward Foundation

Advisor: Soliél Lindsey

Annie is an incredibly hardworking single mom of 1 who hasn't been getting any child support for about 6 months now. Bills are piling up fast. Inflation is causing it to be harder for her to afford groceries for her and her little (boy) who is on the grow! :) Outside of her full time job, Annie has been DoorDashing when she can on the weekends. Because she isn't a native of VA with a lot of family here, she hasn't yet found trustworthy support with childcare so it’s been a little hard to Dash consistently. Your help would allow her to get groceries for the next few weeks while she plays catch up. Thank you tremendously!

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Alison, a participant of Mental Health Skill Building at St. Joseph's Villa, is facing significant financial challenges that have made it difficult to meet her family’s essential needs. As a devoted mother of five, with two children in school, she has had to prioritize clothing and household expenses with her limited resources. Unfortunately, this has left her struggling to cover the cost of gas. Your gift will make a meaningful difference to Alison during this challenging time as she strives to provide for her family.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Sadie, a resilient young mother of a 2-year-old, has successfully transitioned from homelessness to a home of her own. After a recent hospital stay, she is participating in Mental Health Skill Building Services and working hard to regain stability for her family. Sadie hopes to enroll her child in daycare, which will allow her to seek employment and achieve financial independence. She would greatly appreciate assistance with essential expenses, including transportation and a portion of her electric bill. Your generosity will help ease her burden as she strives to create a better future for herself and her daughter.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Shereida Archie

Nathaniel is a current resident at Caritas men's shelter. He is currently working with the Caritas case manager on finding employment and permanent housing. Nathaniel's cell phone was recently turned off due the non payment. He is seeking assistance with having his cell phone service restored. Nathaniel states what with assistance from the Giving Wall, he will be able to establish contact with potential employers.

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

Advisor: Alexis Miller

Margie, a cancer survivor, is in need of support for her utility bills. She was diagnosed with uterine cancer in April and underwent a hysterectomy. Subsequently, doctors discovered cancer in her right kidney, which will also need to be removed. Margie has missed a month of work due to her illness, adding stress to her family. Any assistance you can provide would be deeply appreciated.

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

Advisor: Alexis Miller

Mariah, an honors graduate of Henrico Schools, is gearing up for college but still needs several essential items. Among these, a laptop is the most critical for her success.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Cameron, a 21-year-old with an extensive history of homelessness, is receiving Mental Health Skill-Building services from St. Joseph’s Villa. Despite the challenges she faces, she has shown remarkable resilience and determination. Cameron recently gained employment at a restaurant, a significant step toward financial independence. However, she urgently needs a few critical items to support her daily living and employment, including shoes, shirts, pants, and undergarments. Your support will make a substantial difference in Cameron’s life and provide her with the necessary resources to continue her journey towards self-sufficiency.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Victoria Barahona

Denna is a survivor of sexual assault. Denna had to move after her sexual assault due to safety concerns. Denna worked overtime to save up for some of her moving expenses but did not anticipate how costly they would be. This support would help Deena pay for her utilities at her new place.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Kristin has been part of the Villa's Housing & Homeless Services program since December 2023. She resided in a shelter after fleeing domestic violence, and has worked diligently with her case manager to obtain safe and stable housing for herself and her three children. She received help with her security deposit and move-in expenses to ease her transition, but her new apartment remains mostly unfurnished. Kristin would be grateful for assistance with bedding, kitchen appliances, and furniture to help provide her family with a fresh start and a comfortable home.

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

Advisor: Alexis Miller

Handy is a single momma seeking urgent assistance with her water bill to restore services for her family. Due to a recent disconnection, her child with medical challenges has been significantly impacted, as reliable access to water is crucial for their health and daily needs. Handy is able to pay half of the outstanding bill and is requesting support for the remaining balance to ensure her family’s well-being and restore essential services.

Partner: Forward Foundation

Advisor: Soliél Lindsey

Jackie is a devoted single mother who works hard daily in the dental field. She is also navigating affairs as a domestic violence survivor after escaping an abusive relationship. Jackie sometimes struggles to open up and ask for support but we were able to identify that her gas is close to being disconnected at her home if her balance isn't paid soon. Your support would allow her to avoid utility disconnection. Thank you in advance!

Partner: Forward Foundation

Advisor: Soliél Lindsey

Michelle is an extremely hardworking single mom of 3. She is also a teacher who is experiencing multiple, unexpected expenses hitting her at once. In the midst of school shopping for her 3 children, Michelle's car gave out on her. Her entire savings is gone to try and cover repairs or to get a new vehicle. Her rental car is expensive but she undoubtedly needs to get her kiddos back and forth to camp so she can work daily. Your help with groceries would be greatly appreciated to relieve her of one less thing while she sorts things out with her vehicle. Thank you so much in advance!