Partner: He She Ze & We

Advisor: Shannon McKay

Cynthia a single mother with a 16 year old son at home and a 20 year old nonbinary child in a residential facility. As she navigates multiple challenges, her phone started to overheat randomly and is now shutting down every few minutes. She is currently unable to work due to constant migraine headaches and some mental health challenges. She really needs a phone to keep in touch with her kids, manage medical appointments, etc. This support would ensure Cynthia stays connected as she gets back her own health and stability.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Murray is currently experiencing homeless here in Richmond, VA at Caritas. He works part-time at Rainbow as a cashier but is wanting more and would like to broaden his skills. Caritas offers forklift training once a month and they are able to be certified and possibly have more job marketability in the future. He would greatly appreciate the communities help with the $95 fee.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Louie is currently experiencing homelessness in the Richmond area, and he and his wife are currently in the men's and women's emergency shelter. He is currently seeking employment and would love the community's help to obtain his forklift certificate so that he can be more marketable in his search.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Bailey is currently experiencing homelessness in the Richmond are He is currently seeking employment and would love the community's help to obtain his forklift certificate so that he can be more marketable in his search.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Matthew Tucker

Ms. Karla is a dedicated woman involved in intensive case managmenet and workforce development within the CARITAS Shelter and Works programs. After caring for her parents for several years until their death, Ms. Karla found herself homeless and jobless with nowhere to turn. Forced to put her remaining items in storage and enter shelter, she actively tries to rebuild her life. Supporting her storage unit would ensure that she has a few wordly possessions remaining when she eventually builds back up to a home and a job.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Current income is dedicated to survival costs. Storage is a recurring cost with no financial assistance programs available. This storage protects her belongings and ensures move-in readiness when housing is achieved.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Carroll is starting a new job and needs black non-slip shoes in her size. She is experiencing homelessness after being laid off.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Trader is in need of a new phone to get calls back from jobs. She is currently unemployed and homeless.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Mandy and her daughter have been working with Safe Harbor for over 2 years. We have celebrated her daughter’s birthday every fall and this year, Mandy is ready for self-supported housing. Mandy and her case manager are going through the rapid rehousing process, and when she is accepted into housing, the landlord requires an administrative fee. While rapid rehousing covers first month’s rent and deposit, it does not cover this fee. Safe Harbor is requesting donations so we can give Mandy and her daughter the home they deserve. Our goal is to move them into their new home by the end of the summer.