Events

Remember Boys Home on #GivingTuesdayNow – May 5, 2020

#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. At a time when we are all experiencing the pandemic, generosity is what brings people of all races, faiths and political views together across the globe.

In an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy, we have had to adapt to a new way of life here on campus. As we continue to provide the children with everything they need to succeed and live as normally as possible, our expenses have remained the same and even broadened. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel or postpone several on campus visits and fundraising events this spring. On this day of global giving, we ask that you help us navigate through these changes by donating to Boys Home of Virginia online (click here) or give Melinda a call at 540-965-7707.

Thank you in advance for your generosity during these uncertain times and your continued support of Boys Home. We greatly appreciate it.

Boys Home Quilt Raffle

Make a difference in the life of a young man!

Your donation helps provide education, housing, and basic living expenses for young men whose lives have been negatively impacted by poverty or family instability. Together, we can give each boy at Boys Home a second chance at success! 

On June 5, 2020, Boys Home will raffle off a beautiful quilt! The quilt measures 84″ x 105,” and it will fit a queen sized bed. Executive Director Donnie Wheatley’s sister, Phyllis Gibson, made and donated the quilt for this year’s raffle.

Tickets are $5 each, or 10 for $45. To purchase, fill out the ticket above and send it in with your donation! To purchase via credit card, please call (540) 965-7707. 

Boys Home Honors Ingevity

At the Boys Home basketball game on December 3^rd, Boys Home honored Ingevity for their generous partnership with Boys Home over the past several years. Their contributions have ranged from conducting mock job interviews, to making possible the Ingevity Student Center in the lobby of the gym, hosting back-to-school picnics, playing GaGa, and most recently, providing funding to renovate the gym floor. In recent years, the gym floor had begun to buckle and develop soft spots in several places, presenting a tripping hazard for those using it. After its renovation, the floor is safer to play on, and the lightly finished maple flooring makes the whole gymnasium lighter and brighter.

Leading up to the game, Athletics Director Bobby Trice spoke about how Ingevity has not only provided financial support, but employees have taken the time to get to know and care for the students at Boys Home. Mr. Trice spoke for the whole Boys Home community when he said, “Ingevity is not only a supporter of Boys Home, they’re family.”

A group of Ingevity employees then stayed to watch the game, which was a close competition between Boys Home and Bath County, ending with a 32-35 loss for Boys Home. Regardless of the score, Boys Home students, staff, and supporters are proud of the Boys Home basketball team for a game well-played, and all continue to be thankful for a beautifully renovated facility to play in.