Events

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.

Boys Home of Virginia to host Spring Open House on April 27, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.!

Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce their annual spring open house on Thursday, April 27. Guests are invited to meet the staff and students, enjoy a wonderful lunch, and learn more about what Boys Home has to offer.

Registration, refreshments, and special classroom presentations begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Costan gymnasium. To attend the open house, please RSVP to Melinda at mnichols@boyshomeofva.org or call 540-965-7707 by Monday, April 24.

Boys Home Quilt Raffle 2023

Boys Home of Virginia is hosting its 2023 Quilt Raffle. Don’t miss an opportunity to win such a beautiful piece of art! As in previous years, this quilt was made and donated by Phyllis Gibson of Waterford Township, MI. A lovely Trip Around the World quilt pattern done in neutral beige, brown and black colorways will accent any queen-sized bed in your home!

Tickets are $5.00 each or 10 tickets for $45.00. The drawing will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023. All proceeds benefit Boys Home of Virginia. To purchase tickets, cut out and mail in the attached form, visit www.boyshomeofva.org or call Melinda at (540) 965-7707. Best of luck winning this unique quilt!

Boys Home to Host Job Fair at Kanawha Café on January 25

Boys Home is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, January 25 at Kanawha Café in downtown Covington, Virginia, located at 214 West Main Street, Covington, VA 24426. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m. Street parking is available on Main Street in front of the cafe. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. The current positions available are full-time houseparents and part-time/full-time teachers. Please pass this information along to friends and family. If there are any questions, contact Human Resource Manager Becky Skidmore at rskidmore@boyshomeofva.org or 540-965-7705. Come join a team of dedicated and caring professionals who make a difference in the lives of each student at Boys Home by helping them become productive members of society.

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