Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Tamika is a single mother of four living on a fixed income who needs assistance keeping her rent payments up to date. She is diligently trying to secure fulltime employment. She has experience working in housekeeping for area hotels but has found it hard right now to find a place that is able to give her ample hours in this field since the pandemic has caused such a decline in this industry. She has found that being laid off has allowed her to explore other career paths and has expressed a desire to work in transportation with hopes that the hours will be more flexible and allow her more time to be with her children. This is a privilege that she has grown accustomed to and has come to cherish to now that they are all at home.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Registration fees. Jazz, a single young mother of two, is working extremely hard to create a career path that will allow her to sustain a fair wage with flexible hours. Becoming an Armed security office would enable her to apply for government contracts and earn a sustainable income. She needs assistance with registration fees for DCJS to get her certification as a security guard. These fees must be paid online upon registration with a card. At this time, Jazz is not working due to COVID and lack of childcare; her funds are limited. This type of support to change her life and move up the ladder of success.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with a Laptop. Laverne is a senior citizen enrolled in Our workforce program. She is struggling with learning how to navigate technology. She was approved for a basic computer to help her understand how to navigate her emails, texting, and attending a zoom call. She is asking for support with a laptop computer.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with a Laptop. Quaesha is a single mom working hard to care for her family. She was recently approved for cosmetology training but found out the class was online in the evenings. Quaesha does not have a computer at home and needs one to attend class. Quaesha is very close to fulfilling her dream of becoming a hair technician. She started a job in December 2020, trying to catch up on her bills; there is no way she can afford a laptop for class. At this time, she is reaching out for support to assist with a computer.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Justice is a young parent and the oldest of four siblings whose mother just passed away on February 2nd due to cardiac arrest. Justice is left to care for her son and three younger sisters in the wake of all this and to make arrangements for a proper burial, which seems like an insurmountable feat on her fixed income. She is leaning on the support of community organizations to help cover the costs and has set up a go fund me page that is slowly making traction. This is an opportunity for community members to connect and support a young woman who is desperately trying her best to stay on the path toward her goals despite everything coming at her.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Carol and her husband are both elderly and receive a fixed income monthly. They have been doing the best they can to keep up the maintenance on the house that they have called home for many years. They could use a little support trying to pull together the funds required to correct an issue that has been compiling due to a set in delipidated windows. Correcting this problem would not allow keep their house properly maintained but will help lower their rising utility bills and remove much of the strain on their already stretched income.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Ms. Tracey has just come into community with Peter Paul and is leaning in to programs because she recognizes her need for others to get through this trying time. She has been a light to get to know and we are better for her presence. She spends most of her days caring for her 17 year old daughter who suffers with mental disability. Neither of them are in a position to work during this time. She has fallen a bit behind on her cell phone and needs assistance paying the past due balance and reconnection fees. We are delighted that Ms. Tracey was vulnerable enough to share her need with people she has so newly come into relationship with and are excited to see how the assistance sets her up for better days ahead.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Rochelle and her partner have both just recently returned to work after a long stint of unemployment due to contracting Covid 19. Her partner's employment is heavily dependent on weather conditions so his income is not always steady. She is a home health nurse and has two young children. They are doing the best they can to keep things afloat and could use a little assistance get everything back on track. They are both very grateful to have recovered and are happy to be back at work. They are hopeful that this is the beginning of better days so that they can get back to focusing on the things that matter most.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Electricity Bill. Ms. Herrera has recently become a single mom of four. She is seeking full-time employment. Ms. Herrera is trying to stay afloat with all her bills and does not want to continue to fall behind. She is requesting help with her electric bill. This type of assistance would be a great help to Mrs. Herrera.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Keisha had been out of work for a while due to personal illness and caring for a sick child. She is now working again and trying to catch up on bills. Keisha is requesting assistance with her electric bill. This type of assistance would be a great help to Keisha and her family.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Carolyn Champion

In her day job, Sherika works with members of her community in the East End assisting them in navigating barriers to their personal success. She has recently experienced a major plumbing issue that requires a ceiling repair to be fully corrected and she could use assistance with this cost. This is an opportunity to support someone who supports many others on a daily basis.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with a Laptop. Jenee is an enrolled participant in OCWB's workforce program. She is a recent High School graduate and will attend J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College for Nursing this month. Her personal computer is no longer working, and she needs a new one. Jenee is requesting a new computer she can complete her classes online.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Help with Electricity Bill. Ms. Caal enrolled in OCWB's workforce program and is a single mother of three. Currently, she is seeking a full-time job to help with her incoming bills and needs. Ms. Caal needs help with her electric bill. This type of assistance would be a great help to Ms. Caal and her family.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Carolyn Champion

CJ is a hardworking father of two. He is currently out of work due to illness and awaiting medical leave payments which will not be received in time to pay upcoming car insurance bills and inspection. His truck is critical to him getting to and from work so having these two items taken care of so he can return to work as soon as he is able will allow him to focus on his recovery and family.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Angela is starting out on her own after experiencing homelessness while grappling with mental health issues. She just moved into an apartment through Flagler Housing & Homeless Services at St. Joseph’s Villa, and is currently looking for a job. As she’s working to obtain a source of income, she would be grateful for assistance with groceries.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Joy is a single mother of two children with autism who are currently receiving services at home. Her father is also living with them and experiencing severe mental health issues. Joy doing her best to make ends meet while taking care of her family, and would be grateful for assistance with groceries.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

59 years old, Wyatt has been residing in a camper with no electricity or plumbing for the last two years. He also has chronic health conditions that have prevented him from keeping a job. Wyatt recently moved into a rooming house and is in need of essentials for his space. He would be grateful for assistance with bedding, a mini refrigerator, and warm clothing.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Cassandra is a single mother who has just recently returned to work after several months of her employment being impacted by the pandemic. She works directly with some of our most vulnerable community members and considers a privilege to be able to serve the sick and elderly population of Richmond. She is excited to get back into the workforce and to begin getting her finances back on track. She is need of support covering the gap while awaits her first paycheck this month.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Talisa is a single mother of two and has been out of work for most of the pandemic, juggling the care of her eight month old and helping her 10 year get acclimated to the challenges of virtual homeschool. She is finally at the place that she feels comfortable to return to work and has been partnering with several community agencies to help her find the right opportunity. She could really use a little extra support covering some of her household bills while she navigates this process.

Partner: Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

Advisor: Chaya Braxton

Recently, Tiffany lost her job due to COVID-19. She now would like to upgrade her skills and return to work in the medical field. She desires to work in a doctor's office or a healthcare center, and is set to attend the Clinical Medical Assistant class beginning January 25, 2021, but needs a computer for virtual classes.