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Charitable Gift Annuity

A charitable gift annuity is a great way you can make a gift to Boys Home of Virginia and benefit yourself. You transfer your cash or property to Boys Home, and we promise to make fixed payments to you for life at a rate based on your age. If you are tired of living at the mercy of the fluctuating stock and real estate markets, a charitable gift annuity may be the perfect fit for you. Click here to find out more information concerning this unique and creative way to begin planning for your future. 

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Christmas Quilt Raffle to Benefit Boys Home

Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce a unique opportunity to win a beautifully detailed, pieced, and appliquéd Christmas quilt called BOYS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!  This quilt was Four boys holding up Christmas quiltmade and donated by Billie Beaudette of Covington, Virginia. It measures 44″ X 61″ and features six whimsical 3-D snowmen who are looking forward to spending Christmas with you!

Tickets are $5.00 each or 10 tickets for $45.00. The drawing will take place on Friday, December 5, 2021. All proceeds benefit Boys Home of Virginia and help to provide guidance, education, and assistance to each young man on campus.

To purchase tickets, print the form below and mail it to Boys Home at 414 Boys Home Road, Covington, VA 24426 or call Melinda at (540) 965-7707. Best of luck winning this beautiful quilt!

 

 

Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________ Email: ______________________________________

I enclose $_______for _______ tickets.        Cash _____    Check_____   

Credit Card: ________________________________________________________

Exp: ____ /____   CSV# _____________ Visa ___   Mastercard ___   Discover____

$5 per ticket or $45 for 10 tickets – Drawing will be held on December 5, 2021!

 

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Ronnie Angle Celebrates 10 Years with Boys Home of Virginia

Ronnie Angle recently celebrated 10 years with Boys Home of Virginia. Originally from Alleghany County, he attended school with Boys Home residents, but was largely unaware of the organization until he had a conversation with Donnie and Robin Costigan, two houseparents at that time. Ronnie and his wife, Linda, applied and were welcomed as houseparents. In that role, he found he enjoyed developing relationships with the boys and became invested in trying to help them mature into successful young men.

In 2018, Ronnie joined the maintenance staff and remains a part of that department today. He likes the variety of tasks that he faces in a typical workday, and although he doesn’t work directly with students now, he says, “I stay here for the boys. Even though I have less contact with them, I still enjoy working and interacting with them.”

“Ronnie is a valued member of the team, and I’m pleased to work with him,” stated Director of Support Services Robert Trice. “He continues to mentor students and teach them the tools of his trade as a member of our maintenance department.”

The Boys Home administration and staff join in congratulating Ronnie as he celebrates 10 years with the organization. 

For more information on available positions at Boys Home, visit the employment page here

To give to Boys Home, please visit givetoboyshome.org.

Two men holding certificate in front of Boys Home sign

 

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Aaron Smith Named Boys Home Houseparent of the Year

Aaron Smith was named Houseparent of the Year during the 3rd Annual Commencement and Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, May 29, 2021. The award was presented by Boys Home of 

Aaron Smith standing next to Green Cottage

Virginia Executive Director Donnie Wheatley. This is the second year Smith has been honored as Houseparent of the Year.

Smith was nominated for the award by Boys Home students from all over campus. The students commented that they believe him to be kind, fair, and caring. They also shared that Smith has gone above and beyond to help support students in a variety of ways.

Smith has been a houseparent at Boys Home for more than 8 years. “I enjoy working with the students and building relationships with them,” stated Smith. “It is a labor of love.” He went on to share that there are challenges of helping to raise young men, as well as rewards of watching them mature, grow, and succeed.

“My time with the residents has been a rewarding one – watching them grow, develop, and mature,” said Smith. “When I first started, I thought I had so much to teach them, and I do. But, the reality is that I also have learned from our residents. We all bring something different to the table.”

Boys Home employs a team of houseparents who provide mentorship, guidance, friendship, and structure for residents. “Houseparents have one of the toughest jobs on campus,” says Executive Director Donnie Wheatley. “They are the heart of the campus with the most group and one-on-one interaction with the boys.”

“We are extremely proud to have Mr. Smith as a member of the Boys Home family,” stated Associate Director of Program Chad Whitmer. “He is a very dedicated houseparent and exceptionally good at building relationships with our residents.”

For more information on becoming a houseparent or available positions at Boys Home, please visit our employment page.

For more information on how you can help further the mission of Boys Home, please visit givetoboyshome.org