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Gym Floor Dedication Ceremony

Boys Home of Virginia held a dedication ceremony on Monday, February 24th at 1:00 p.m. for their newly renovated gymnasium floor. We would like to thank the following donors for their generosity and support: Ingevity, the Titmus Foundation, the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation, Mr. Ralph Costen, Mr. Glen White and Ms. Michelle Cox. A sign to hang in the gymnasium was presented, along with signed team photographs for each donor. After the dedication ceremony, Rev. Anne Grizzle blessed the floor, and Mrs. Tammy Scruggs-Duncan, of the Alleghany Arts Council, sang the National Anthem. The ceremony was followed by our traditional basketball game of Boys Home Staff vs. the Boys Home Hilltoppers team. The Hilltoppers were victorious!

Boys Home Hilltoppers basketball team pictured with donors who made the gym floor renovation possible

Boys Home Welcomes Visiting Church Groups

Members from Grace Episcopal and First Baptist churches in Lexington, along with First Baptist Church in Natural Bridge traveled to Boys Home on Monday, January 27. They joined us for lunch, a tour, and participated in the chapel service. We were fortunate in having guest speaker Pastor McKinley Williams from First Baptist Lexington speak to students and staff during the service.

Parishioners from the New River Convocation of the Episcopal Church also visited Boys Home on Monday, February 10. They shared lunch with staff and students and participated in a tour and chapel service. They also brought the students Valentine candy and handed it out at the conclusion of their visit.

Boys Home has a long history of strong relationships with local churches, and we continue to be grateful for their continuous support!

Friends from Grace Episcopal and First Baptist Churches in Lexington and
First Baptist Church in Natural Bridge pose for a picture

Friends from the New River Convocation of the Episcopal Church after the chapel service

Students collecting Valentine candy generously donated by the New River Convocation

Boys Home Welcomes Houseparent Ryan Kern

Boys Home of Virginia has hired Ryan Kern as a houseparent.

Ryan grew up in Clifton Forge, VA and graduated from PennFoster High School online. He worked for Total Action for Progress (TAP) for three years as Mentor and Program Coordinator.

Ryan came to Boys Home because he has such a passion for working with youth. He felt like Boys Home was a perfect fit for him. Ryan states, “Boys Home is so welcoming. I enjoy spending time with the young men on campus and learning what their goals and ambitions are.” It is clear Ryan Kern has a natural gift in connecting with the students and Boys Home welcomes him to the staff.

Alisa Hayslett Awarded 25 Years of Service

Alisa Hayslett has received recognition for 25 years of service to Boys Home of Virginia. Alisa has worked as the business office manager throughout her time at Boys Home. When asked about Alisa as an employee, Director of Support Services Bobby Trice says, “For a quarter century, Alisa has dedicated her life to ensuring the success of our mission. She is actively involved in all facets of the Boys Home program and would do anything to help someone in need. Twenty-five years is a long time to serve with any organization and we are fortunate that she chose to serve that time with us. Her work is top-notch and greatly appreciated by everyone in the Boys Home family. It has been my pleasure to work alongside her for the past two years and I look forward to many more years.” Alisa says the favorite aspect of her job is getting to be around the students each day. Congratulations, Alisa!

Director of Support Services Bobby Trice presents Alisa Hayslett with 25 years of service certificate