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Robert received a gas card for employment.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Jenn Patterson

Robert has been experiencing homelessness since a knee injury has left him without work. Without work, he lost income and housing. Robert has accessed medical services to address his knee injury, and has found the stability in shelter to focus on gaining employment. Robert has a vehicle, but without income does not have gas money to be able to attend interviews and secure employment. A gas card would allow him to be able to do this.

Need was fulfilled for $52!

fulfilled on: 06/05/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Auto - Gas

Survivor Carrie received support with her car payment

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Lily Miller

part 2/2. Carrie is a survivor of domestic violence and a single mother. She is currently living in a transitional program while trying to save for her own place! She was able to save up to purchase a car this year but needs assistance making her June car payment totaling $355. Multiple deaths in the family, unfortunately, set her back on her bills and she would greatly appreciate any support!

Need was fulfilled for $161.20!

fulfilled on: 05/31/2023

  • Richmond
  • Single Mother
  • Bill - Auto

Ainsley received transportation support p.2

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Lily Miller

The survivor, Ainsley, unfortunately, lost her job because of domestic violence. Due to her lack of income, she was unable to pay her car insurance, and as a result, the DVM suspended her license. Due to the lack of insurance and the suspended license, she owes $575 to have it reinstated; she is currently on a monthly payment plan but will not have transportation to get a new job until it is paid in full. Ainsley needs support paying her DMV fees so that she can find a job and continue supporting herself. PART 2 OF 2

Need was fulfilled for $260!

fulfilled on: 05/31/2023

  • Richmond
  • Survivor
  • Bill - Auto

Ainsley received transportation support

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Lily Miller

The survivor, Ainsley, experienced domestic violence and, as a result, lost her job. Due to her lack of income, she was unable to pay her car insurance, and as a result, the DVM suspended her license. Due to the lack of insurance and the suspended license, she owes $575 to have it reinstated; she is currently on a monthly payment plan but will not have transportation to get a new job until it is paid in full. Ainsley needs support paying her DMV fees so that she can find a job and continue supporting herself. PART 1 OF 2

Need was fulfilled for $260!

fulfilled on: 05/31/2023

  • Richmond
  • Survivor
  • Bill - Auto

Survivor Donna Prt. 2 received Assistance with Light Bill

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Victoria Barahona

Donna is a survivor of intimate partner violence. After having to flee her home due to the violence, Donna was able to return to her home. Upon her return home, she fell ill and cannot work until late June. Due to this, Donna has fallen behind on her electricity bill and just received a cut-off notice. This assistance would aid Donna in getting back on track until she can return to work. PRT. 2

Need was fulfilled for $120.18!

fulfilled on: 05/30/2023

  • Richmond
  • Survivor
  • Bill - Electricity

Sara received assistance with this month's rent. 3/3

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

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Sara is trying to get back on her feet after a domestic violence situation. Her car was recently impounded and she is afraid of being evicted. Assistance with her rent this month will ensure she can look for a job and keep her three children in their home as she navigates this new chapter in her life.

Need was fulfilled for $260!

fulfilled on: 05/30/2023

  • West End
  • Single Mother
  • Bill - Rent

May received assistance paying property taxes

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Lily Miller

May, a survivor of domestic violence, needs help paying her back owed property taxes. May has been unable to pay her property taxes on her car for the past two years and she now owes for the current year. She has experienced extreme financial hardship that was made even more difficult during the pandemic. May has been working to attempt catching up on past bills and support her children. While she has been able to pay off a part of the taxes, she owes over $600 combined from the last three years. Help with this bill would allow her to continue working and supporting her children. PART 1 OF 2

Need was fulfilled for $260!

fulfilled on: 05/31/2023

  • Richmond
  • Single Mother
  • Bill - Auto

Sara received assistance with this month's rent. 2/3

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

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Sara is trying to get back on her feet after a domestic violence situation. Her car was recently impounded and she is afraid of being evicted. Assistance with her rent this month will ensure she can look for a job and keep her three children in their home as she navigates this new chapter in her life.

Need was fulfilled for $260!

fulfilled on: 05/29/2023

  • West End
  • Single Mother
  • Bill - Rent

Alex received her Private Security Services Registration and Renewal

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Alex has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter since the beginning of April and has made a lot of progress while staying here. She was able to find employment that will allow her to qualify for housing of her own once working. In order to move forward with this job, she needs to obtain her Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Employment Registration as well as her Private Security Services Registration Renewal. Your assistance will allow her to start her new job and move forward.

Need was fulfilled for $93.60!

fulfilled on: 05/25/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Work - Other Items

Rachel received help with gas for work (2/2)

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Rachel came to CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter two weeks ago. Since coming here she's been diligently working on her job search and has located a part time job, and is currently looking for a second job. As she prepares to start work, she's looking for assistance with a gift card to get gas for work. She currently has access to a vehicle that she shares with her mom, but she does not have the finances needed to fill up the gas tank. Your assistance will help her get back and forth to work until she gets her first paycheck.

Need was fulfilled for $52!

fulfilled on: 05/25/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Auto - Gas

Rachel received assistance with her phone bill (1/2)

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Rachel came to CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter two weeks ago. Since coming here she's been diligently working on her job search and has located a part time job, and is currently looking for a second job. Rachel has not yet started work and her phone bill was cut off yesterday since she hasn't been able to pay it. Your assistance will allow her to pay all of her past due charges and get her phone bill caught up and turned back on. This will allow her to communicate with her future employers and continue her search for a second job.

Need was fulfilled for $166.40!

fulfilled on: 05/31/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Cell Phone

Maeve received help with household necessities

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Maeve has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter on and off for the past year. She has struggled with maintaining employment and qualifying for housing due to criminal history. While working with CARITAS, Maeve was able to get assistance applying for a housing voucher. She recently was awarded her voucher and has had much better success applying for units with the assistance of her voucher. This week she was approved for a one bedroom apartment of her own! As she prepares to move in at the end of this month, she has been saving for the move in costs and expenses that come with renting a place of her own. Your assistance will support us in allowing her to receive all of the household essentials that are required for moving into a new place, and things such as shower curtains, blankets, and a mattress.

Need was fulfilled for $267.28!

fulfilled on: 05/25/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Household - Essentials (e.g. toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.)

Sally received assistance getting to work

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Sally has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter for a week. Since coming here, she's obtained full time employment and will be starting work at the beginning of next week. In order to get to work until she gets her first paycheck, she's looking for assistance with gas and repairing a slow leaking flat tire on her car. Your help will allow her to get to and from work without stress until her first paycheck comes through.

Need was fulfilled for $67.60!

fulfilled on: 05/17/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Auto - Repair/Service

Sara received assistance with this month's rent. 1/3

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

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Sara is trying to get back on her feet after a domestic violence situation. Her car was recently impounded and she is afraid of being evicted. Assistance with her rent this month will ensure she can look for a job and keep her three children in their home as she navigates this new chapter in her life.

Need was fulfilled for $260!

fulfilled on: 05/16/2023

  • West End
  • Single Mother
  • Bill - Rent

Essence received assistance with her overdue electric bill. (3/3)

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

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Essence is an HCPS student whose family is in crisis. They've lost their car – and are about 2 months behind in rent and utilities. Her mom is trying to find a job near her apartment, so she can afford her family's basic needs, but it's not easy. And Essence's brother and grandfather need special care from her mom, due to their disabilities.

Need was fulfilled for $244.09!

fulfilled on: 05/15/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Electricity

Essence received assistance with her overdue electric bill. (2/3)

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

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Essence is an HCPS student whose family is in crisis. They've lost their car – and are about 2 months behind in rent and utilities. Her mom is trying to find a job near her apartment, so she can afford her family's basic needs, but it's not easy. And Essence's brother and grandfather need special care from her mom, due to their disabilities.

Need was fulfilled for $244.09!

fulfilled on: 05/15/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Electricity

Jay received assistance paying for his school fees.

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

Advisor: Virginia Hansom

Jay is a hard-working senior in high school who's experienced housing insecurity throughout his life, that's led him to move from one home to another. This has made it difficult to find stability at school, home, and work. When Jay turned 18 in June 2022, his parents told him he'd be responsible for paying all school fees. But he recently had to leave his job at a restaurant after another move. Although he's currently seeking employment, he doesn't have the money to pay for his 3-credit course fee in Auto Body I; which he needs in order to graduate.

Need was fulfilled for $135.20!

fulfilled on: 05/15/2023

  • West End
  • Teenager
  • School - Other Items

Alina received help with her storage unit

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Alina has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter on and off for the past several months. While here, she's been working on getting approved for an apartment and saving for her move in fees. However, Alina recently lost her job and while looking new employment, her storage unit bill is coming due. Your assistance will allow her to pay this bill and keep her belongings. If she's not able to pay it, she will lose the storage unit and her items will be put up for auction.

Need was fulfilled for $223.60!

fulfilled on: 05/15/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Rent

Leila received vehicle repairs

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Leila has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter since the end of March. Soon after arriving here, her vehicle broke down, requiring $4,000 in repairs to get it back in working order. We were able to partner with another community agency to get the repairs down to $2,000 and get additional support from our agency and theirs to help towards her repairs. Your assistance will close the gap between the funds that we have raised and what is needed to be able to get her repairs completed and get her back on the road!

Need was fulfilled for $267.28!

fulfilled on: 05/16/2023

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Auto - Repair/Service

Leonard received help with his rent.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Leonard is a single dad raising two of our Peter Paul students. He has recently had open heart surgery and has been out of work. He is waiting for his disability income to come through and needs help paying his rent for this month in the meantime. Assistance with this will help to ensure that his two little girls will have stable housing while he recovers.

Need was fulfilled for $254.80!

fulfilled on: 05/16/2023

  • East End
  • Single Father
  • Bill - Rent