Author: Elaine Brelsford

Boys Helping Boys – Local Boys Donate Holiday Prize Money to Boys Home

The Hylton sons, Jonathan, age 10, and Kaleb, age 7, donated their prize money from the 2020 Light Up the Season Drive-Thru Christmas event hosted by WestWinds this past Christmas season.

The brothers took home first place for their live nativity scene with help from Patsy’s Dance Studio.  Parents Michele and Jonathan Hylton are delighted by their sons’ accomplishment and gave the boys the freedom to do whatever they wished with their prize winnings.

“It was Jonathan’s and Kaleb’s decision to donate their prize money to Boys Home,” stated Mrs. Hylton. “They came up with the idea on their own.”

The brothers wanted to find a way to help others — boys just like them. “Boys helping boys,” shared Mr. Hylton. “Jon and I are extra proud of Jonathan and Kaleb,” added Mrs. Hylton.

The Hylton family receive the Boys Home monthly newsletter, and the family reads the newsletter together. “That must have been where they got the idea from,” Mrs. Hylton said.

The family stopped by Boys Home to present the donation in person on February 23, 2021.   

Boys Home of Virginia, founded in 1906, provides a healthy and supportive environment for young men whose lives have been negatively impacted by poverty or family instability.  Students are provided food, clothing, shelter, and guidance in a manner that supports the successful transition to adulthood along with educational and career opportunities.  Boys Home, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization, is almost entirely privately funded by individuals, organizations, churches, and foundations.

You can donate to Boys Home of Virginia at www.give2boyshome.org.

Celebrate Lent in a Unique Way with Boys Home

As the season of Lent begins, Boys Home of Virginia has created a Lenten prayer and giving calendar to share with you and your family. Beginning Wednesday, February 17th, each day highlights a prayer request and a suggested donation, and most days include the name of a specific student at Boys Home to pray for.  Each Sunday offers a passage of scripture, along with a prayer request.  The calendar ends on April 3rd, just in time for the Easter celebration.

Due to the pandemic safety precautions, all in-person events, fundraisers, and activities are being restructured in creative ways. Boys Home hopes that this calendar will be a thoughtful and interactive way to celebrate Lent, as well as learn more about Boys Home of Virginia’s residents and mission. Please feel free to share this calendar with your friends and family.

For more information or to download a digital version of the calendar, please click here. Donations may be made online or mailed to: Boys Home of Virginia, 414 Boys Home Road, Covington, VA 24426. If you have any questions, please give Melinda a call at 540-965-7707.