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Falling Spring Evangelical Presbyterian Church Presents Boys Home of Virginia with Check for Playground Project

Presentation of donation check

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.

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Commencement and Awards Ceremony | May 20, 2023

List of awards and recipients

 

Cody and Will Rogers
             Cody and Will Rogers (Grandson of founding Executive Director The Rev. George Floyd Rogers) (above)
Wordsmith speaking
                                                Keynote speaker Wordsmith addressed the crowd. (above) 
Class of 2023
              Class of 2023 with Director of Education Teresa Johnson and Executive Director Chris Doyle (above)
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Boys Home Announces Winner of their 2023 Quilt Raffle

Quilt winner for 2023 Quilt Raffle

Boys Home of Virginia is pleased to announce Harriet Meinecke of Galax, Virginia, as the winner of the 2023 Quilt Raffle. This year the quilt was a lovely Trip Around the World pattern done in neutral beige, brown and black colorways. A special thank you to all who participated in this fundraiser and to Phyllis Gibson of Waterford Township, Michigan, for donating this amazing piece of art.

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2023 Boys Home New Alumni Recognition Dinner

On Friday, May 19, 2023, Boys Home hosted the first New Alumni Recognition Dinner in the Ben Parrott Dining Hall. The dinner was attended by seniors, alumni, staff and the senior’s families. The seniors were gifted with a class ring, a Boys Home Alumni Association shirt and a religious necklace from Pastor Anne Grizzle. 

Speakers included – Director of Education Teresa Johnson, Director of Development Elaine Brelsford, Student Advisor Sam Morse, Executive Director Chris Doyle, Alumnus and Boys Home Alumni Association President Danny Cale, Boys Home Chaplain Pastor Anne Grizzle and Program Director Kenny Bess

Existing and New Boys Home Alumni
Pastor Anne addressed the group.

 

 

 

 

 

Alumnus Danny Cale addressed the group.

 

 

 

 

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Boys Home to Participate in Give Local Alleghany Highlands 2023

For the third year in a row, Boys Home of Virginia will be participating in a 24-hour online giving event called Give Local Alleghany Highlands on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. This event is sponsored by The Alleghany Foundation and MightyCause.

Give Local Alleghany Highlands is an opportunity for community members to support local non-profit organizations. Every participating organization has the chance to win additional monetary prizes for donations received on May 23.  Any online donations to Boys Home of Virginia during the power hours of 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. will help Boys Home become eligible to win a prize for the most money raised in that hour. There will also be a Golden Ticket prize drawing each hour from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. on May 23 for any non-profit that receives donations during these hours.

This is a one-day, online giving event; however, any cash or check donations received May 9 – May 23 will be counted towards the grand total received. The minimum donation is $5.00, and there is no maximum donation limit. Please visit www.givelocalah.org to donate on behalf of Boys Home of Virginia or for more information about the Give Local Alleghany Highlands event. If you need additional information about Boys Home, feel free to contact Melinda Nichols at 540-965-7707 or visit www.boyshomeofva.org.