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Boys Home Spring Cowabunga Fundraiser was a Big Splash!

Boys Home students drop the cows into the creek.

Mrs. Caroline English with her winning cow and sash!

Holy cow! Boys Home of Virginia hosted it’s spring Cowabunga fundraiser on Thursday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. This event was similar to a duck derby but with small foam cows. Participants  purchased a total of 818 cows to be released from the Boys Home bridge into Dunlap Creek.  This event wrapped up the annual Open House and all visitors cheered with the students and  staff as the cows rushed down the creek to the finish line. In a quick run of 2 minutes and 24  seconds, the winning cow #172 crossed the finish line! 

Mrs. Caroline English of Greenville, South Carolina, was the winner of the $1,000 prize. She is a  cow enthusiast and was very excited to be the winner. She generously chose to donate the  prize moolah back to Boys Home. Mrs. English was unable to be present for the event but was sent the winning cow as a souvenir. 

This was a fun, unique event and Boys Home is thankful to everyone for their participation and  support. If you have any questions about Boys Home of Virginia, call Melinda at 540-965-7707  or visit www.boyshomeofva.org. 

Boys Home Spring Open House is a huge success!

On Thursday, April 28, Boys Home of Virginia hosted a crowd of 77 guests at their Spring Open House. The day began with a second showing of the student play “The Living Last Supper” at 10:30 a.m. As always, the students did an amazing job. In addition, teachers and students had prepared an array of displays and projects for guests to preview.

At 11:30 a.m., a delicious lunch was served by the Boys Home dining staff. The meal was followed by a fun and informative Q & A panel discussion which included three current students – Nick, Haden and Chris, as well as staff member, Mr. Donnie Costigan, who is also an alumnus of Boys Home. Guests also enjoyed meeting the new executive director of Boys Home, Mr. Chris Doyle, and hearing him answer a few panel questions as well.

At 1:00 p.m., guests were dismissed to enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the Boys Home campus including the executive director’s home and the Martha Terry Museum. At 2:00 p.m., all visitors were invited to gather at the Boys Home bridge to watch the conclusion of the Spring Cowabunga fundraising event. Congratulations to Mrs. Caroline English of Greenville, South Carolina on purchasing the winning cow!

Boys Home is grateful to all who came to the event. The campus is located in a beautiful setting and is home to up to 60 young men ages 6-17 who either have no suitable home environment or who have difficulties that might best be solved away from their immediate home. If you’d like a tour or would like more information, please call Boys Home at 540-965-7717.

Boys Home to Host “The Living Last Supper” on April 12 and 28!

Boys Home of Virginia proudly presents “The Living Last Supper” on April 12 – 7:00 p.m. and April 28 – 10:30 a.m. in the Costan Gymnasium located on the Boys Home campus. Leonardo da Vinci’s painting comes to life as current students portray the powerful story of Jesus’s last supper with His twelve disciples. The performance on April 28 will be part of the Boys Home spring open house from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Masks are not required. Parking is available behind the gymnasium and at the administration building. An entry fee is not required, but free-will donations are welcome. For any questions, call Melinda at (540) 965-7707.

Boys Home is grateful to Crawford Photography, LLC for capturing the student portrayal of the Last Supper in a professional photograph! This exciting performance will live on for years to come. Boys Home would also like to thank Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church for the inspiration, backdrop, costumes and props. All attendees will experience the Lenten season in a new and meaningful way. We look forward to seeing you there!

Boys Home of Virginia to host Spring Open House on April 28, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.!

Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce a spring open house on Thursday, April 28. Guests are invited to meet Boys Home’s new Executive Director Chris Doyle and participate in a fun-filled day with staff and students.

Registration, refreshments and special classroom presentations begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Costan gymnasium. Boys Home students will then present a theatrical production of “The Living Last Supper” at 10:30 a.m. A complimentary lunch will follow as well as a Q & A discussion panel with Mr. Doyle, select students and staff members. At 1:00 p.m., guests will enjoy an individual walking tour of the Boys Home campus including the executive director’s home and the Martha Terry Museum. At 2:00 p.m. visitors, students and staff are invited to gather at the Boys Home bridge to watch the conclusion of the Spring Cowabunga fundraising event where one lucky donor will win a $1,000.00 cash prize! For more information about the chance to win $1,000.00, go to www.boyshomeofva.org.

To attend the open house, please RSVP to Melinda at mnichols@boyshomeofva.org or 540-965-7707 by Friday, April 22. Mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss this amazing event!