The Boys Appeal is a newsletter to supporters, parents, alumni, and friends with updates about what’s going on at Boys Home. Boys Home publishes the Boys Appeal 3 times a year.
Executive Director Chris Doyle and Boys Home Alumni Association President Danny Cale (left/right)
The Boys Home Alumni Association has contributed to the playground fund at Boys Home of Virginia. Boys Home Alumni Association President Danny Cale stated, “The driving factor for the donation was that most of the alumni remember playing on that playground as a kid. I am from the class of 1979. That was many years ago! We want the kids here today to feel that same kind of joy and excitement with modern playground equipment. Who knows, some of us may have to try out the new swing set ourselves, you know for safety.” Boys Home will gladly invite Danny and all of the alumni to come play on the new playground when it is complete.
Boys Home’s current playground has been in place since its installation in 1958 and funds are being raised to purchase new equipment. If you would like to learn more about the Boys Home Playground Project, please contact Executive Director Chris Doyle at (540) 965-7704 or cdoyle@boyshomeofva.org. Boys Home staff and students are grateful for the support of the Boys Home Alumni Association.
Boys Home staff and students are pleased to welcome Ashley Myatt as administrative assistant to the program director. Ashley’s hometown is Covington, Virginia. She is currently enrolled at Bryant and Stratton College and is completing an online degree in medical billing and coding. Ashley stated, “It has been a privilege working at Boys Home. I have enjoyed learning the students’ stories and watching the positive progress they have made in the program.”
After being hired, Ashley began planning the 2023 Boys Home Graduation and Awards Ceremony which took place in May 2023. She worked diligently to ensure the event was a success. She stated, “I knew it was a big project, but I wanted it to be a great event. I enjoy the team mentality at Boys Home. It helps when you are working through tasks.” Ashley did an excellent job in planning and executing her first big event at Boys Home.
Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her four children who are ages three to ten. She stated, “Now that it’s summer, we enjoy going swimming, visiting rivers and trips to get ice cream. We also have frequent dance parties at home as a family.” Ashley helps to create a supportive environment for each student she encounters, helping them to develop into young men who positively impact those around them and the local community.
Development Director Elaine Brelsford, Mike Henderson and Pastor Mike Matlack (left/right)
The Falling Spring Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs, Virginia, has contributed to the playground fund at Boys Home of Virginia. The contribution was made after the church held a hymn sing on April 29. The event included musical performances, food, drink and fellowship. The annual event was a wonderful success.
Boys Home’s current playground has been in place since its installation in 1958, and funds are being raised to purchase new equipment. If you would like to learn more about the Boys Home Playground Project, please contact Elaine Brelsford at ebrelsford@boyshomeofva.org or (540) 965-7717. Boys Home staff and students are grateful for the support of the Falling Spring Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
