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.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Certification. May needs help for an additional class she needs to complete her certification. This is a makeup class her program does not cover. May just started a new job and paying for the course would be a hardship. Earning her C.N.A certification would provide a credential to obtain a higher wage.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Earning High School Diploma. Bernice is a senior who has just graduated with her GED and is proud about finishing her program. Bernice lives on a fixed income and needs help paying for the remaining costs of her course to receive certification. This type of help will mean a lot to Bernice.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Ivy is a very active participant of Peter Paul's Promise Family network. She is a single mother of four and is very active serving the community. She recently found out that her lease will not be renewed due to a situation beyond her control. She has less than two months to find a new place and has to be very aggressive in her approach. She is raising money to make sure that she is able to move quickly when the right apartment opens up

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Tanya is a single mother of two Richmond Public School high school students. She works as an advocate in one of the community organizations in the area and spends her days working for justice and equity for her neighbors. She has been experiencing a season of financial hardship but has been working hard to stay on top of it despite of it all. She was recently involved in a car accident and the repairs put her behind on several things. As such she is need of helping paying her car note this month, this could be the difference in her being able to stay on track with her other bills this month.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Training. Davida is a participant in the Office of Community Wealth Building's Workforce Program. She completed a Pharmacy Tech Training course in 2017 and a refresher training program in December 2020. Currently, the participant is in n need of taking the national exam and cannot pay the fee due to a decrease in work hours due to COVID-19. Fulfilling this need will be a great help to Davida trying to obtain her Pharmacy Tech Certification.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Car Repair. Iyonna car has broken down, and we are pulling resources to pay for the costs but she also is short. Iyonna needs her car not only for her family’s needs and work, but she also givesrides to neighbors in need from her community.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Electricity Bill. Michael and his wife began struggling with their electric bill for several months when he became ill and unable to work. With his wife's income, they have been making partial monthly payments as advised by the electric company. However, they remain behind and are having a challenging time trying to catch up. They have asked for support from the Giving Wall and believe that if they can get the payments caught up, they will maintain the bill again.

Partner: IRC

Advisor: Sharon Singer

Rahouf is a refugee from the Ivory Coast who arrived in Richmond a year and a half ago. He is young and motivated, finding success at work, learning English, and getting his driver's license. Rahouf will soon have surgery that will require bed rest recovery for two months. His warehouse job does not provide any paid time off, and he is ineligible for social service programs like disability. Rahouf will need assistance paying his rent and bills until he is physically able to return to work.

Partner: IRC

Advisor: Sharon Singer

Maalek is a single dad receiving employment services from the IRC in Richmond which includes job readiness training, resume improvement, interview practice, and job searches. Maalek is eager to work and will accept the first job offered, but does not yet have childcare for his young son. He needs some assistance buying this month's groceries.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Groceries. Mr. B is a hard-working Senior living alone, working part-time. His hours have been cut due to COVID. Mr. B can barely keep up with his rent, utilities, and keeping food on his table. Today he humbled himself to ask for support with his bills and groceries. He had to use his money to purchase a new phone because his phone was broken and cannot be repaired.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Interview Attire. Angela is a young lady who is currently looking for employment but is need of interview attire to meet with employers. She diligently is working with her Career Advisor to acquire new clothing. Helping Angela is this way will give her the confidence she needs in knowing she is prepared.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Eric has been living in a rooming house since his release from prison late last year. He has been working at a temp agency and making a strong effort to reestablish himself. He was recently forced into a motel 6 after a tragic house fire in a neighboring house spread to his home and displaced all the residents there. This is not only devastating but came at the absolute worst timing. Though Eric is excited to have just started a new full time job with more secure income and more ability to save, this incident and the aftermath has made this almost impossible. He has been approved for a new apartment but needs assistance paying the deposit since his saving has been depleted in hotel fees.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Tracey is the sole care provider for her adult disabled daughter. She is actively looking for part time work that will support her need to be present and available to meet her daughters needs as well provide supplement income. They are currently making due with the disability benefits they receive but have little breathing room for unexpected expenses. Tracey has recently fallen behind on her cell phone bill due to an administrative error that has caused a lag in the receipt of her benefits. She is need of assistance to cover this expense while she works to sort out the issue.