Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Ivan recently exited a trafficking situation and is working hard to rebuild his life. He does have a vehicle, but his car insurance has lapsed because he hasn’t been able to keep up with the payments. Your support in helping Ivan reinstate his insurance would ensure he has reliable transportation to get to work and continue moving forward.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

We are thrilled to announce a huge victory for Ms. Crenshaw: she is finally moving into her own apartment! After battling vital organ failure and enduring rigorous dialysis treatments alongside three stays in emergency shelter over the last two years, this fresh start is monumental. Tragically, she lost all her belongings due to the unaffordable cost of storage during her homelessness. As she sets up her new space, we are reaching out to the greater Richmond community for help with essential home furnishings, particularly those unique items needed to sustain her physical health through dialysis. Let's provide Ms. Crenshaw with the dignity, comfort, and security she deserves, allowing her to turn this empty space into a true home and focus entirely on her physical recovery.

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

Advisor: Alexis Miller

Xiomara is seeking assistance with their water bill after a difficult transition from an unsafe apartment that failed to meet basic maintenance standards. Moving into a safer home required them to use most of their savings for the new security deposit and moving cost, leaving them struggling to catch up on essential bills. Despite working hard to regain stability, the unexpected expenses of relocation have created a temporary financial strain. Support with their water bill would help this family stay on track and continue building a stable, secure environment for their children.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

Since Thanksgiving of 2024, Ms. Lee has faced the profound hardship of homelessness, yet she continues to demonstrate incredible resilience within our shelter. She is tirelessly searching for employment, pouring all her effort into finding a life-changing job. Heartbreakingly, Ms. Lee has come agonizingly close to securing these opportunities, only to face disappointment at the final stage for reasons outside her control. This continuous diligence requires her to maintain a crucial lifeline: her phone. The ability to receive that vital call-back is essential to keeping her hope alive. We are urgently reaching out to the community for support to cover her phone bill for the month of November, ensuring she can continue her determined journey toward stability.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

Ms. Marsh is currently facing immense challenges, experiencing joblessness and housing insecurity, having sought refuge in a shelter on three separate occasions. Her primary need right now is a lifeline: a phone. This simple device is crucial for her to stay in vital contact with the medical professionals who are guiding her mental and and physical health journey. Despite recommendations to rest, Ms. Marsh is courageously striving for financial stability to secure the foundation she desperately needs: stable housing and consistent care for her mental and physical well-being. A phone is the essential first step in this difficult journey, offering her the connection and hope she needs to move forward.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

We are reaching out to the community to support Ms. Cronk as she takes a crucial step toward stability and independence. Ms. Cronk is determined to secure long-term employment, ensure she can afford her vital medication, and finally put an end to her period of homelessness. A wonderful opportunity has arisen: a local warehousing company is offering her a level of employment as a forklift driver, a skilled and important role. To accept this life-changing position, she only needs to complete a few additional job classes and certifications. By assisting Ms. Cronk with the resources to obtain these certifications, you are not just funding a course; you are investing in her future, helping her transition from a difficult situation to a secure career, giving her the financial foundation she needs for health and a permanent home.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

Despite this struggle, Ms. T is on the cusp of a major breakthrough. She is actively working toward stability and is in the crucial process of obtaining Virginia Supportive Housing. This housing is her lifeline, her ticket to a sustainable, independent future. However, a single, urgent crisis threatens to undermine all her progress: she is in jeopardy of losing her stored possessions due to an inability to cover the monthly payment. If she loses these items, she risks a devastating outcome: being forced to start completely over just as she is about to enter supportive housing. She would begin her new life stripped of her personal history and memories. Ms. T is reaching out to the community not for a long-term solution, but for a critical bridge a lifeline to ensure she can transition into her new home with her history intact. Helping her secure this payment means helping her secure a stable, dignified beginning.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Anna, a dedicated mother of four, recently moved her family into public housing. While they now have a safe place to call home after experiencing homelessness, the apartment lacks air conditioning, making it difficult to keep her children comfortable as the seasons change. The cost of an AC unit that provides both cooling and heating is a significant financial hurdle as Anna works hard to rebuild stability. She would be deeply grateful for assistance in making her home a healthier and more nurturing place for her family.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Lauren recently moved into her own apartment after losing everything and living in a tent for six months. However, facing multiple health conditions and unable to work, she needs help making her new place feel like home. Lauren would greatly appreciate support with purchasing a TV and microwave - small but meaningful items that would bring comfort and normalcy to her life after experiencing homelessness.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Sabrina is a survivor and the mother of 3 children. She has had significant health issues that caused her to take a lot of time off from work. During that time, Sabrina got very behind on bills. Now she's trying to catch up, and could use support paying her past due utility bill. With your support, Sabrina will be able to provide her children with safe living conditions as we approach the colder months of the year.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Tess is a resilient survivor of human trafficking who is courageously rebuilding her life with purpose and independence. She has discovered a genuine passion for working with animals and is determined to pursue a career as a professional dog groomer. This opportunity represents far more than a job, it is a pathway toward stability, confidence, and long-term self-sufficiency. Access to certification courses and foundational grooming training will equip Tess with the practical skills and professional credentials needed to begin her career. Supporting Tess in this goal will not only expand her future employment opportunities but also contribute to her ongoing healing by fostering autonomy, purpose, and empowerment. Your generosity will help Tess continue her journey toward a life defined by freedom, stability, and hope.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Ms. Jackson has dedicated countless hours to advocating for mothers throughout Virginia. Through her nurturing online platform, she provides essential resources, encouragement, and guidance to breastfeeding mothers—creating a lifeline for many caregivers. Unfortunately, Ms. Jackson’s laptop, the heart of her work, is no longer reliable. Having access to a dependable computer is critical—not only for her own efforts but for the many mothers who rely on her support. Your support will help Ms. Jackson replace her failing laptop and continue offering vital information and care to mothers in need.

Partner: Forward Foundation

Advisor: Kathryn Rhoden

Emily, a single mother of two, had to take a leave of absence from work earlier this year to treat her depression and anxiety brought on by a challenging custody case. She is currently back working full time, but Emily has had trouble catching up financially. Her two children have had frequent medical appointments for recurring strep and other health concerns, and now, Emily is unable to make follow up appointments until her medical payments are current. Emily is asking for help with her past due medical bill in order to continue care for her children.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

After months of overcoming significant hurdles and working tirelessly with her Housing Stabilization Case Manager, Aubrey has achieved a wonderful milestone: signing the lease on her new home! However, because of the challenges that led to her homelessness, she lost nearly everything and is now starting over from scratch. She would be grateful for assistance with an air mattress and other household essentials to help turn her empty apartment into a safe and comfortable home for her family.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

Ms. Duke is currently facing immense hardship while residing in a shelter, feeling trapped in a frustrating cycle where she "cannot catch a break." Her attempts to find stability have been undermined as she's been promised support only to fall through the cracks, an experience that is both disheartening and exhausting. Despite being in retirement, she must work the mandated maximum of 32 hours a week to maintain her shelter obligations, and her entire path forward hinges on one immediate need: a new car battery. This battery is the critical first step that allows her to operate her vehicle, meet her work requirements, and begin earning the income needed to cover the cost of her essential medication. Ms. Duke is determined to regain control of her life and urgently needs the community's support to overcome this financial barrier and move toward the security she deserves.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

At 82 years young, Ms. Gloria is facing an unimaginable crisis: her very first episode of homelessness. After living 82 years with unwavering consistency, her life has been tragically upended, not by a lack of effort, but by complex litigation matters that ultimately forced her from her home. Ms. Gloria is doing everything within her power to prevent any further life-altering events and is clinging to the hope of stability. Her immediate, most urgent goal is to repair her vehicle, which is her lifeline and her only path to drive back home and regain her independence. To make this crucial journey possible, she is reaching out to the community for assistance with the automotive arrears for necessary repairs, including steering bushings, a new battery, and stabilizing bars. Helping Ms. Gloria with these essential costs is more than fixing a car; it's providing a dignified, tangible way for a truly resilient senior to rewrite her current story and return to a life of safety and security.

Partner: Communities In Schools Chesterfield

Advisor: Wendy Lively

After losing everything in a house fire and later when their stored belongings were lost, Maria has been working tirelessly to rebuild her home. She now holds both a full-time and a part-time job, doing everything she can to care for her high school–age son. Their only beds are inflatable, and her son’s has punctured, so he often sleeps on the floor or stays with his grandmother. Your donation would give this loving family the comfort and stability they need and so deeply deserve.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Ms. Garnett is a fun-loving, energetic mother who has always been the go-to person for her family and community. At this time, she is out of work due to complications with her health. While navigating the healthcare system, she is also working hard to meet the needs of her own family. Your support will allow Ms. Garnett to focus on her health with peace of mind, knowing her family will not face the hardship of having their electricity disconnected.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

After facing many challenges that left her without stable housing, Olivia has finally signed an apartment lease in her own name. While this is a huge step forward, she’s starting over with very little. Olivia needs support with essentials like an air mattress, cleaning supplies, and a few household items to help her and her family settle in comfortably. Your donation will make a big difference for Olivia's family as they begin this new chapter!

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

Advisor: Alexis Miller

Shakira, a single mom, has been out of work for two months and is working hard to find employment while keeping up with bills. She is struggling to pay her electric bill, which is essential for keeping her household running as she continues her job search. Helping with this support will allow her to focus on finding work and getting her family back on track.