Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

We are asking for your help for Ruthie, a truly kind and resilient person who is working incredibly hard to change her circumstances and build a better life. Ruthie is currently working to get off the streets and is doing everything she can to stay focused on her recovery and move forward. She needs a wheelchair charger so she can continue getting to her doctor’s appointments, therapy, and other important services that are helping her on this journey. Ruthie has been through a lot, but she continues to show strength, determination, and a willingness to keep trying. She deserves the opportunity to stay connected to the care and support she needs without her mobility becoming another barrier. We are hoping to raise enough to get her the wheelchair charger she urgently needs.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Chad Skipwith

Mr. Guiterrez was born in El Salvador but has been living in Richmond for over 25 years. He was working a very long time for a popular restaurant by VCU until his health issues. His is currently seeking help from to community to pay for his medication since he does not qualify for Medicaid.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Yvette's life changed dramatically after becoming disabled, leaving her displaced and unable to work. She has endured multiple painful surgeries and continues to face significant physical challenges that make even everyday tasks difficult. She has been sleeping on an air mattress, which has made it even harder for her body to recover and manage her pain. The financial strain of her disability, combined with her limited mobility, has made it nearly impossible to afford or shop for basic household furnishings. Your support would help provide the essential furniture she needs to create a safe, comfortable, and functional home, giving her a better environment for healing while restoring comfort, dignity, and stability.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Rooks is a hardworking janitor who has transformed her life through determination and perseverance. After participating in the Caritas Works program, she rebuilt her life from the ground up and secured stable employment. Committed to maintaining her independence and continuing her progress, she is now working to furnish her home with essential household items. Your support would help provide the furniture she needs to create a comfortable, stable living environment and continue building on the foundation she has worked so hard to achieve.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Help Ms. McKenzie keep the belongings she's worked so hard to hold onto. Despite experiencing homelessness, she works diligently at a Amazon warehouse and is doing everything she can to rebuild her life. She's now facing the loss of her storage unit because she cannot afford the storage bill. Your donation will help protect her personal belongings and give her one less obstacle on her path toward stable housing. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for your support.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Tompkins is working to rebuild her life after experiencing homelessness caused by significant mental health challenges and years of surviving physical and emotional abuse as a military spouse. Despite these hardships, she remains determined to move forward and is employed as a hardworking phlebotomist. She is currently seeking financial assistance to purchase the scrubs and essential work items she needs to continue working, as well as support to help her regain stability. Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference in helping Ms. Tompkins maintain her employment and continue her journey toward independence. Thank you for considering supporting Ms. Tompkins during this critical time. Your generosity can help provide the stability and encouragement she needs to build a brighter future

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Safe Harbor has been working with this single mother since the beginning of the summer. She has ongoing concerns about being stalked and believes that individuals have been tampering with her vehicle. Because she relies on her car to travel throughout the community for work, these concerns have created significant stress and anxiety. We are asking for the community's support in helping us purchase a dash camera for her vehicle. A dash camera would provide an added layer of security, help document any suspicious activity, and give our client greater peace of mind. Since it is not possible for her to monitor her vehicle at all times, this simple tool could make a meaningful difference in helping her feel safer while continuing to work and care for her family. Any contribution toward the purchase of a dash camera is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us support this client during a challenging time.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Mills is a hardworking older woman who spent her life supporting and caring for her family. After experiencing homelessness, she is now transitioning into an apartment and working to rebuild her life with stability and dignity. As she begins this new chapter, she is in need of essential furniture to create a safe, comfortable, and functional home. After years of putting others first, replacing these basic household items is financially out of reach. Your support would help provide the furnishings she needs to maintain her independence, improve her quality of life, and enjoy the comfort and security she has earned through a lifetime of hard work.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Chimere Miles

Ms. Bright is a single mother of two daughters who recently experienced a reduction in household income after making the difficult decision to leave her parttime job so she could better care for her children. Due to the lack of quality affordable summer programming, she was left with no choice but to prioritize her children's care over supplemental employment. As a result of this loss of income, Ms. Bright was unable to make her monthly utility payment and is now experiencing financial hardship. Assistance during this challenging time would help stabilize her household as she continues to provide a safe and supportive environment for her daughters.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Matthew Tucker

Ms. Morgan, after caring for family for several years during their aging and dying processes, is now in need of steady income and stable housing. She put in the grueling footwork to obtain such, but she is mere steps away - figuratively and literally, because of her need of steel-toed boots. Supporting her in this manner would allow Ms. Morgan to care for herself and her basic needs after many years of caring for others.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Cara Boim

Tiffany is a mom of a beautiful 8-year-old daughter who has been struggling with finding the appropriate mental health resources after experiencing being apart from her father due to abuse. Tiffany, being the amazing mom, she is, has been trying to look for the best mental health resources for her daughter and ultimately decided that the best decision would be to relocate to North Carolina. Tiffany also suffers from a chronic illness and feels that North Carolina may be able to provide the appropriate healthcare for both her and her daughter. Due to this condition, employment is hard to maintain and the main source of income comes from government benefits. This leaves Tiffany needing extra support to afford the costs of hiring movers since her condition makes it hard to do the move on her own. We are requesting $500 to cover the deposit of the movers to help Tiffany and her daughter start their new adventure in their new home in North Carolina.

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: 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. 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: 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.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Trader, an ambitious environmental analyst by-training, is currently experiencing homelessness and without a job to maintain her daily life. Necessary to communicate with potential employers, as we all experience on a day to day basis, is a phone. Throughout her experience of displacement, Ms. Trader has been unable to save the money necessary to acquire a functional means of communication. Fulfilling this need would help Ms. Trader reenter the workforce and contribute to society in the meaningful, positive way she desires.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Carroll, a diligent and bounce-back type of person, was recently laid off from her job due to a reduction in force. Attempting to reenter her field, she finds herself in need of non-slip shoes as required by her new employer but without the means to buy them independently. These shoes, though they might seem small, serve as a stepping stone towards self-sufficiency and independence. The shoes beget a job; the job brings income; income opens doors to housing; housing creates stability.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Colleen McDonald

Ms. Bates, a survivor of trauma and homelessness, is actively working to restart her life. Finding herself in this current socioeconomic displacement, without support, she realizes the choice between meeting her basic needs for survival and rebuilding versus maintaining what she once had. With support, however, she has the capacity to retain her personal belongings in storage until she can regain self-sufficiency and obtain permanent housing.

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: Matthew Tucker

Ms. Shannon recently entered emergency shelter and is trying to get her life back on track. Following unstable employment and medical challenges, she finds herself without income or resources to navigate her crisis. To reestablish hope, she ultimately needs to be able to see the future - figuratively and literally. Ms. Shannon asks for a token of support to help her fill her eyeglasses prescription. This assistance will aid her to better her job, housing, and stability prospects.