Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with School Supplies. Heaven is excited about going to the third grade but needs help with school supplies. Her mom has a medical condition that prevents her from working as she cares for Marie and her other siblings. This type of help will be a wonderful way for Heaven to start her new school.

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: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Tyla is a single mother of 3 who relocated to Richmond for a new job, but became homeless when she contracted COVID before starting work, and while pregnant. St. Joseph’s Villa helped Tyla get back on her feet by obtaining shelter for her and her children in a local hotel, and connecting her with supportive community resources. Since then, the family has moved into a new apartment, and welcomed a healthy newborn baby. Tyla has asked for assistance with supplies to help her care for her baby (diapers, changing pads, bottles and clothes).

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Kiara is a community member working toward her goals of obtaining her GED and driver's license. Kiara has been stuck in a rut for a bit and has recently reached out for community support to help make the next step in her journey to sustainability. She is working full time and is on her way to paying all of her fees and getting her license back. Unfortunately, she has recently contracted Covid and has been forced into quarantine without pay which has put a hiccup in her plans. This financial support will help her stay on the path toward moving to the next level and will give her the freedom to just focus on getting better while she is out of work over the next two weeks.

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.

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 Car Repair. Gilbert finally got his opportunity to work as an Hvac/Electrician. Things are really looking up after many years of trying to make ends meet. Recently, Gilbert’s car is giving him a difficult time & now he needs to replace his radiator & thermostat. Gilbert cannot afford to lose this job. He is asking for support to repair his car.

Partner: Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Advisor: Katie Dillon

Charelle is an unstably-housed young adult with a very limited income and no family who can support her. She is working with CCC to find permanent housing. She needs baby formula to feed her baby.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Bernice struggled for many months unemployed. On June 16, she finally secured employment. Bernice used the last of her savings in gas and now afraid she has no way to get to work because the job is not on a bus line. Bernice is in desire need of support before her last full tank of gas is empty.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Membership Fees. Training Course Membership for Medical Billing & Coding (AAPC) -Become a member of AAPC and join the world's most extensive training and credentialing organization for healthcare business. They represent over 190,000 members working in medical coding, auditing, regulatory compliance, revenue cycle management, and practice management. This would be a tremendous professional encouragement for Kimberly.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Groceries. Jamesha is requesting support with groceries. Jamesha has been out of work and due to an illness. At this time she is not receiving any disability nor is she eligible for SNAP. Jamesha is requesting assistant with groceries.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Work Equipment and Clothing. Moriah is a rising high school junior selected to be a camp counselor this summer at a camp that she has attended since she was 11. Moriah is super excited about the opportunity but needs help purchasing some essential items for her two-week work assignment.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Work Clothing. Pansy has completed her training and now a certified medical assistant. She had many huddles blocking her, but she persevered and pushed herself until the end. Pansy has been offered her dream job in the professional medical field. She is super excited and proud of herself. Pansy can honestly see herself thieving. She is asking for support with her uniform to get started on her new job, which is a requirement and because she has been out of work attending school, she does not have the funds to pay for her required supplies. She is asking for support with navy blue scrubs and nurse shoes.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Bryant is a returning citizen and has been using his story to support young community members and non profits since his reentry in late October of last year. He is a skilled landscaper and handyman. He makes his income doing odd jobs for his neighbors and has built most of his clientele through word of mouth referrals. He is working to obtain his LLC in hopes of getting his business off or the ground so that he can create a more sustainable income for himself. He recently fell behind when his truck began having some issues and is now faced with the choice of repairing his only means of bringing in income or paying his rent for the rooming house where he lives. He has decided to start a job while he works on the truck but needs assistance while he awaits his first pay check to help keep him on the right track toward his goals.

Partner: Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Advisor: Katie Dillon

Marquita is a single mother whose hours at work have just been significantly reduced. The family is also still grieving for the loss of the children's father, who passed away earlier this year. In addition to dealing with the emotional loss of a loved one, the family has also struggled with the lack of financial support that their father provided. Marquita needs assistance with this month's rent so that she and her children can remain stably housed.

Partner: Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Advisor: Katie Dillon

Gabriella is a survivor of violence in her home country and a teen mom with a daughter. Both Gabriella and her daughter are living with a kind and loving foster family. Gabriella is working hard to finish school and earn her high school diploma while also assisting in the care of her daughter. Gabriella's daughter has outgrown her car seat and is ready to move into a bigger one.

Partner: Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Advisor: Katie Dillon

Evan is currently sleeping in his car while working with an outreach worker to secure a longer-term housing solution. Evan does not have a phone, making it difficult for his outreach worker to connect with him. The lack of a phone has also made finding a job more difficult since Evan cannot list a phone number on job applications. A prepaid phone will help him secure housing and employment.

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

Advisor: Mike Taylor

Funds to provide Wifi hotspots or internet access to Henrico County Public School students to assist with summer school and remote learning.

Partner: Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Advisor: Katie Dillon

Kevin is looking for permanent housing and a stable job. Kevin needs a cell phone with refillable minutes so that he can complete job applications and communicate with his outreach worker. Having a phone will help Kevin achieve independence and stability.

Partner: Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Advisor: Katie Dillon

Caroline is sleeping in her car while working with CCC's outreach program and looking for permanent housing. As the weather heats up and temperatures continue to rise, the winter clothes Caroline has been wearing are no longer suitable. Being able to wear new clothes will restore Caroline's self-confidence and sense of dignity.