Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

After a sudden job loss, Jordan is struggling to keep his family’s cramped one-bedroom apartment safe and livable. With limited space and no storage, their home has become overcrowded and difficult to manage. We are seeking assistance with shelving and storage containers to help Jordan organize their space and maintain a sense of stability. Your contribution will make an immediate difference and allow Jordan to focus on securing his next opportunity. Thank you for being a part of this family’s journey forward.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

After living in the woods and shelters for a year, James has finally secured a permanent place to call home. He's working hard to settle in but needs a few essentials to get started, including a bed, a microwave, and a TV. Your support will help turn an empty apartment into a comfortable space as James continues his transition to independence.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Avery recently moved into permanent housing after a year of housing instability, including time spent in shelters and temporary accommodations. As she works to build a supportive home for herself, she is seeking assistance with a few basics: a bed, kitchenware, a microwave, and a TV. Avery would be grateful for your support as she establishes a foundation for her next chapter.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Derek and his family now have an apartment of their own after a year of living in shelters and outdoors. Although they are navigating physical and mental health challenges that make earning income difficult, they are focused on maintaining a functional and safe household. Derek's family is in need of two beds, a microwave, cleaning essentials, and a TV to help turn their apartment into a stable home where they can thrive.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Ashley is a devoted educator who, for over ten years, has given her scholars a unique space to explore, grow, and reach their fullest potential. As an advocate for higher learning and achievement, she has earned the respect of her peers and received several notable accolades. Recently, Ms. Ashley has taken time to nurture her family, which has made it difficult to manage certain expenses. Like many consumers facing rising energy costs, she is now experiencing the stress of a potential service disconnection. While she works to stabilize her situation, the charges continue to increase. Your support will bring much‑needed relief and comfort to this family as Ms. Ashley continues her important work of supporting our students.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

In our Human Trafficking Shelter, two residents, Miranda and Elena, have the opportunity to participate in a six-week therapeutic art group designed to help individuals process grief through hands-on creative work. For many survivors, grief can be difficult to express with words alone. This group offers a safe space to work through those emotions in a supportive, healing environment. Your support will allow both residents to participate in this meaningful experience.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Diana Thomas

Falona is currently a participant at the CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter attempting to regain financial and housing stability. Upon relocating to Richmond, she began experiencing homelessness as savings and income became depleted. Focused on rebuilding her life, Falona engages with CARITAS' Works program and Job Club to identify and apply for sustaining employment. To better that goal, Falona needs support to obtain a Forklift License.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Diana Thomas

Miranda, like many of us, is battling with financial instability brought upon by many uncontrollable factors. While currently three months pregnant and maintaining employment, Miranda finds herself unable to cover electricity expenses accrued during her last residence. Now experiencing homelessness, her limited income is deovted to covering current needs for herself and her baby. As she is matched with ongoing housing subsidy, coverage of her electricity costs would allow Miranda to move into stable housing and provide for her child.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Diana Thomas

As a recent graudte of CARITAS' Works class, Joyner finds themself unable to obtain employment without a cell phone in this technology driven age. Without a current source of income or ability to obtain government assistance, Joyner has no means of communication with prospective employers or housing connections. This reality leads them to feel isolated during a period of homelessness that is already traumatizing enough.