Events

Christmas Quilt Raffle to Benefit Boys Home

Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce a unique opportunity to win 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 measures 44″ X 61″ and features six whimsical 3-D snowmen who are looking forward to spending Christmas with you!

Tickets are $5.00 each or 10 tickets for $45.00. The drawing will take place on Friday, December 5, 2021. All proceeds benefit Boys Home of Virginia and help to provide guidance, education, and assistance to each young man on campus.

To purchase tickets, print the form below and mail it to Boys Home at 414 Boys Home Road, Covington, VA 24426 or call Melinda at (540) 965-7707. Best of luck winning this beautiful quilt!

Boys Home is hosting an Online Donor Appreciation Drawing on May 5, 2021!

Boys Home of Virginia is hosting an Online Donor Appreciation drawing on May 5, 2021. Anyone donating online at www.give2boyshome.org from March 1st – April 30th will be entered for a chance to win a handmade wooden tea box. This beautiful work of art was made and donated by Virginia artisan Gary Woods. 

Since 1906, Boys Home has offered a nurturing environment for young men, ages 6-17, who need a second chance at success. By donating online March 1st – April 30th, donors will help provide guidance, education, and assistance to each young man on campus – and get the chance to win a beautiful prize!

If you have any questions or need more information, please call Melinda at 540-965-7707. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to win!

Boys Home Quilt Raffle 2021

Boys Home of Virginia is hosting its 2021 Quilt Raffle. Please don’t miss this opportunity to win an expertly crafted Around the World patterned quilt. Multiple shades of blue and various floral patterns blend perfectly to accent any queen-sized bed.

As in years past, this quilt was created by Phyllis Gibson, sister of Boys Home’s executive director Donnie Wheatley. Boys Home truly appreciates her generosity in supporting the students and helping them along their path to success.

Tickets are $5.00 each or 10 tickets for $45.00. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. All proceeds benefit Boys Home of Virginia. Best of luck winning this beautiful quilt!

Cottage Decorating Contest

The Boys Home annual Christmas cottage decorating contest was a huge success! Several cottages participated and outdid themselves with colors, creativity, and over all Christmas spirit this year. Usually prizes are awarded for the best Christmas tree, indoor decorations, and outdoor decorations. Unfortunately, this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, they were only judged on their outdoor decorations. The winning cottages were: 1st place – Brown Cottage and 2nd place – Whitehead Cottage. Congratulations to the winners, and great job to all who participated!

Giving Tuesday Raises Nearly $10,000 for Boys Home!

On Tuesday, December 1^st, Boys Home of Virginia celebrated its most successful Giving Tuesday yet! In one day, Boys Home raised nearly $10,000! This year’s success was made possible thanks to a matching grant from the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund. Through December 31^st, the Fund has committed to matching up to $25,000 for donations to Boys Home received online at www.givetoboyshome.org.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who’s made a donation, said a prayer, or sent an encouraging word. Through a challenging year, the outpouring of support from the community has made it possible for the students at Boys Home to continue receiving the care and guidance they need. All funds raised on Giving Tuesday will be used to support our students, helping pay for items such as school supplies, winter clothing, meals, transportation, and recreational activities. 

Thank you!