Doretha B. Richardson Shelter Award
September 13, 2023 Induction
Doretha B. Richardson Shelter Award screening and application intake began September 2023. Qualifying candidate will be selected and awarded in January of each year. The funds will be paid directly to third party. Must be for first time homebuyer closing cost, rent payments, or other shelter associated fees such as utility bills. Contact us for more information and see informational flyer below. This award will continue each year.
Doretha B. Richardson is the mother of Virginia L. Samuels. She also was a loving, caring and dedicated women. We honor her life and her legacy through this shelter award.
June 16, 1925 - January 7, 2021
January 15, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Doretha B. Richardson Shelter Award has been presented to Tomeka S. A women who has endured many obstacles but still has hope. She is caring for two minor children with her health issues and really needed a hand up. We pray our award opens doors to her future and full self-sufficiency! Congratulations Tomeka, we are so proud of your abilities to maximize difficult situations!! Keep the FAITH, don’t settle, and keep striving for better! #ShelterAward2025 #DorethaBRichardson
January 31, 2025
Greetings, we are pleased to announce the 2024 Doretha B. Richardson Shelter Award has been presented to a hardworking individual who is currently hospitalized from a diagnosis of a stroke. We presented a check to their landlord for $1,100 because of an additional donation from Lasting Care Outreach & Family Services Inc. for $100. We understand that life happens and we are here to help others maximize difficult situations. We are thankful to the community who participated in our Belk charity event and our Double Good popcorn fundraiser to make this happen. Please keep our client in your prayers as they continue to progress in recovery! Thank you for caring with us. We couldn’t do it without you! #DorethaBRichardson #ShelterAward
January 3, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 Doretha B. Richardson Shelter Award has been presented to Caira S. A striving new graduate who has overcome many obstacles! We pray that our award opens doors to her future and full self-sufficiency! Congratulations Caira we are so proud of your abilities to maximize difficult situations!! Go do well!! Don’t ever settle! She is the epitome of striving for better! #ShelterAward2023 #DorethaBRichardson