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Cynthia needs support to replace her broken cellphone

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.

Portion of total need info_outline
0/3 of Need Met
  • $216.52
  • $216.52
  • $216.52

needed in: 3 days

  • Central
  • Single Mother
  • Bill - Cell Phone

Mr. Murray needs forklift license

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.

needed in: 5 days

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Work - Other Items

Mr. Louie needs forklift license

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.

needed in: 5 days

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Work - Other Items

Mr. Bailey needs forklift license

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.

needed in: 5 days

  • Richmond
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Work - Other Items

Ms. Karla needs support keeping up with her storage unit.

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.

needed in: 7 days

  • Southside
  • Experiencing Homelessness
  • Bill - Other

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