Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

Sara is a member of our community who is on a journey of healing from a deeply challenging personal trauma. With courage and a hopeful heart, she is determined to give back and reconnect with her neighbors by volunteering for a local clean-up initiative. This opportunity to contribute is a vital part of her path forward and fulfills a community service requirement granted with compassionate understanding of her circumstances. Unfortunately, a significant hurdle stands in her way: the volunteer site is not accessible by public transportation. Without a reliable ride, Sara faces the devastating possibility of being unable to complete her service, which could lead to incarceration and halt her progress. Sara is reaching out to the kindness of her community for support with transportation, hoping that together, we can help her take this important step toward healing and positive change.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Serena has recently gotten a full-time job that she truly enjoys, but has had to take Ubers back and forth to work which is costing her a large amount of money and making it difficult for her to save and pay for other bills. She does have a vehicle, but it is in the shop and will cost $500 for it to be able to run again. Please help Selena get her car out of the shop so she can get back and forth to work and save for her future!

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

It's truly challenging for Ms. Owens, a 55-year-old who is eager to re-enter the workforce, to face such a significant hurdle right at the start. With her phone stolen, she's not only lost a vital personal connection but also her primary means of communicating with potential employers. This makes an already daunting task of job searching even more difficult, as she's unable to respond to calls or emails, or even conduct online research for opportunities. Ms. Owens is reaching out to her community for support during this time, as she navigates these unexpected obstacles on her journey back into the professional world.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

Latoya made the brave, difficult choice to leave California for Richmond, escaping a past filled with anxiety. This courageous move came at a high personal cost: she used her entire savings to build a new, frugal life on the East Coast with her beloved service dog, James. The significant expense of their journey and resettlement completely exhausted her financial resources. Now in Richmond, Latoya urgently needs financial assistance. These funds are critical to cover the essential costs she's already incurred to find stability. Her main goal is to secure employment and rebuild her life. Latoya is reaching out to the community, hoping for compassionate support to overcome these immediate financial hurdles. A helping hand now will allow her to focus on finding a job and regaining her independence.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Donnell Wright

It's incredibly tough for Latoya, who has been displaced from her family in California, especially because she's also trying to ensure her service animal is well cared for. Her dog is not just a pet, but a vital companion for her well-being, both in the shelter and as she transitions out. It's truly concerning that her service animal hasn't received essential grooming—a nail clipping and bath—or yearly shots in 18 months. Latoya's dedication to her dog's health, despite her own challenging circumstances, highlights the deep bond they share and the critical role her service animal plays in her life. Latoya is reaching out to the Richmond community for support.