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: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

After months of hurdles and uncertainty while experiencing homelessness, Lucy finally secured safe, stable housing and signed her lease in October. She has worked tirelessly with her Housing Stabilization Case Manager to get to this point. Now, she’s starting over with almost nothing. After losing all of her belongings during a previous period of housing instability, she is in urgent need of basic essentials, including an air mattress, to settle into her new home. Lucy would be deeply grateful for your support!

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

Ms. Liwa is facing a severe crisis combining an urgent medical need for pneumonia treatment with profound instability in her employment and legal status. Despite her best efforts to secure reliable work, she is caught in a cycle of short-lived jobs, which prevents her from building the necessary savings to cover both her immediate healthcare costs and the essential fee for renewing her green card. This continuous insecurity is a significant barrier to her long-term well-being and stability. By reaching out to the community for assistance, Ms. Liwa is seeking a critical lifeline to bridge the financial gap, allowing her to prioritize her health and secure her legal status, which are the fundamental steps needed to finally achieve stable employment and housing recovery.