Events

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!

Winner announced for Boys Home Christmas Quilt Raffle 2021

Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce that Mrs. Jean Andrews, of Vienna, Virginia, was the lucky winner of the 2021 Christmas Quilt Raffle drawing. She won a beautifully detailed, pieced, and appliquéd Christmas quilt called BOYS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!  This quilt was made and donated by Billie Beaudette of Covington, Virginia. It measured 44″ X 61″ and featured six whimsical 3-D snowmen.

Due to successful events like this, Boys Home can continue to help each student strive toward becoming a productive member of society, by developing his potential – spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraising event!

Boys Home Executive Director, Mr. Chris Doyle, draws the winning ticket!

Spread the Moos! Boys Home is hosting it’s Spring Cowabunga fundraiser!

Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce a COVID-friendly Spring Cowabunga fundraiser. It’s similar to a duck derby, but with small foam cows. The owner of the first cow to cross the finish line will win all the mooo-lah. The lucky winner receives $1,000.00! (Participants do not need to be present to win!)

Since the pandemic continues to make in-person events high risk, Boys Home is offering this unique spin on a fun, tried-and-true event. Donors are encouraged to purchase brave cows that will take the plunge over the Boys Home bridge into Dunlap Creek on Thursday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

You can purchase one cow for $5, 12 cows for $50 or a herd of 25 cows for $100. Each cow purchased is a chance for the owner to win the amazing $1,000 prize! Holy cow! Boys Home invites you to participate in this fun and safe way to raise funds, so purchase your cow now! All proceeds will benefit Boys Home of Virginia. Please call Melinda at 540-965-7707 with any questions or visit www.boyshomeofva.org.

Boys Home Quilt Raffle 2022

Boys Home of Virginia is hosting its 2022 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 Carpenter’s Wheel pattern by Donna Jordon in lavender, blue, pink and white trimmed in deep purple blended perfectly to accent any queen-sized bed!

Tickets are $5.00 each or 10 tickets for $45.00. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. 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!

The 5th Annual Boys Home Harvest Hustle, presented by Ingevity, turned out to be an outstanding event!

On Saturday, November 6, Boys Home of Virginia hosted its 5^th annual fall fundraiser, the Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, at the Intervale Trailhead of the Jackson River Scenic Trail!  One hundred and seventeen participants gathered to compete on this exceptionally crisp, fall day. Even though the temperatures that morning were in the 30s, racers from all over Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland were not deterred from competing. Bottled water, Gatorade, and pre-packaged snacks were available for runners to enjoy before and after each event. The Colorful Chameleon food truck was on-site as well. They sold hot coffee, flavored hot chocolate bombs, and delicious hot food to warm the souls of all the volunteers, participants, and spectators.

All runners received a long sleeve t-shirt with race logo, and everyone received a one-of-a-kind participation medal as they crossed the finish line. A collectable campfire mug was given to the top 3 fastest male and female racers in each age group, as well as a certificate of their accomplishment. The overall top three male and female racers for each race won a collectable acrylic Boys Home house trophy. All first-place winners also received a gift certificate to Lex Running Shop.

Overall winners in the 5K race were 1^st place male – Cameron Ballinger (18) of Suffolk, VA finishing at 18:47, 2^nd place male – Zach Wallace (19) of Virginia Beach, VA finishing at 19:44, and 3^rd place male – Kellen Lowman (16) of Clifton Forge, VA finishing at 20:28.  First place female – Kiera Lowman (22) of Clifton Forge, VA with a time of 20:42, 2^nd place female – Colleen Urffer (34) of Lewisburg, WV finishing at 24:08, and 3^rd place female – Erin Bartley (43) from Covington, VA finishing at 25:53.

Overall winners in the WestRock 10K race were 1^st place male – Sam Allen (44) of Lexington, VA with a time of 39:44, 2^nd place male – Daron McPeek (54) of Covington, VA finishing at 49:23, and 3^rd place male – Thomas Wiltshire (21) of Chantilly, VA finishing at 49:58. First Place female – Keeling Pennington (45) of Lynchburg, VA finishing at 52:50, 2^nd place female – Elizabeth Schenkel (45) from Moneta, VA finishing at 53:14, and 3^rd place female – Laura Morgan (40) from Lynchburg, VA finishing at 54:28.

The overall winners for the WestRock Half Marathon were 1^st place male – Daniel Quets (22) of Baltimore, MD with a time of 1:25:10, 2^nd place male – Jeremy Weaver (42) from Copper Hill, VA finishing at 1:29:57, and 3^rd place male – Mason Tarkenton (21) from Lexington, VA finishing at 1:33:12. First place female – Rachael Dickenson (21) of Lexington, VA finishing at 1:38:17, 2^nd place female – Katie Waterworth (43) from Lynchburg, VA finishing at 1:44:04, and 3^rd place female – Crystal Weaver (41) from Copper Hill, VA finishing at 1:52:45.

The finish times for each race are listed on www.runforboyshome.org along with photos to commemorate the day.

Boys Home would like to shout out a special thank you to Run Roanoke, the Falling Spring Rescue Squad, the Colorful Chameleon, as well as all participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making this event possible. This year, Ingevity was the presenting sponsor for the event. Ingevity has been a faithful supporter of Boys Home. As always, Boys Home is grateful for the generosity of the many businesses that sponsor the Harvest Hustle each year. A huge thank you to the following event sponsors: WestRock, Lexington Prescription Center, Highlands Community Bank, Campbell Insurance, Silvercrest Asset Management, Balchem Corporation, Old Dominion Furniture Company, Alleghany Asphalt and Construction, Inc., Northwest Ace Hardware, Tri-County Furniture, Spencer Home Center, Jackson River Community Credit Union, Updike, Nicely, and Crawford, The Rail Bar and Grille, J & K Electric, McDonough Toyota, Slaughter and Slaughter Family Dentistry, Loving Funeral Home, Bath Community Hospital, Valley Supermarket IGA, and Lex Running Shop.

With this being the 5^th year of this fall fundraiser, Boys Home would like to reflect on the amazing support that has been extended by various, organizations, businesses, and volunteers to make this such a successful event. Not only has it raised funds, but it has also helped raise awareness of Boys Home and the services that are provided for the young men in residence there. The vision of Boys Home is to provide a community that inspires young men to positively impact those around them. This event shows the commitment and discipline needed to be a runner, the tenacity never to give up, and the importance of always striving to do your best. It also provides a great example of how a community can come together and support each other.

Next year’s Harvest Hustle will be scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022. All are invited to participate in this challenging, fun, and exciting event which will only grow bigger and better!