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The Villa campus is a lively and joyful place during the holidays, but it may not be the same scenario at home. Join us in sharing the holiday spirit this year by becoming a Season of Hope Sponsor and fulfilling the wishes and needs of children and families who otherwise might not receive a gift […]

To our supporters whose cape we cannot see, but impact we can feel – thank you for rallying to meet the critical needs of our children and families in these unprecedented times. Our work wouldn’t be possible without you! Click here to view our Villa Heroes Society members. You can be a hero by making a […]

UPDATE (Friday, February 10): We are excited to share that St. Joseph’s Villa employees are now eligible as part of group 1b to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. All staff are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity, and many have already participated. Many thanks to our HR department for their hard work in making […]

We have all had to navigate unprecedented uncertainty over the last few months. At the Villa, we have been reminded about what is certain – the importance of our work and partnership with the community, and the importance of our core values of helping and including all children and their families. While uncertain about exactly […]

On Tuesday, June 2nd, a car parade led by our teachers and staff left the Villa campus early in the morning to celebrate our Class of 2020 graduates. Diplomas, caps and gowns, and gift baskets were delivered to happy students and their families from Williamsburg to Louisa. Even though this wasn’t the graduation ceremony any […]

“We have applied the same strategies during this crisis that we always have. We simply buckle down and show everyone that we are the strength in the storm.” CEO Kathleen Burke Barrett shares how the Villa has continued successful fundraising campaigns in uncertain times, from the 2008 recession to today in a national webinar series […]

At St. Joseph’s Villa, we provide a variety of integrated, trauma-informed services and connections to community resources for individuals experiencing mental health crisis. Our goal is to help children be successful in their communities, and keep families intact. Mental health awareness and resources are more critical now than ever. During Mental Health Month, and every […]

There have been times in all of our lives when we’ve needed a hand up. Many of our clients are unable to lift themselves out of crisis because of recurring urgent needs they cannot financially meet. Car repair. Medical bills. Groceries. Utilities. Gas or bus fare. Training. The Giving Wall is a new digital platform […]

April is Autism Awareness Month. While we promote inclusion of the children and adults we serve and celebrate all those who support them, it fills us with joy to share with you the testimonial of a parent whose child’s future has changed course at the Villa’s Sarah Dooley Center for Autism (SDCA). The Richmond Times-Dispatch […]

We’re proud to be part of a community that has come together to lift up vulnerable children and families during this time of uncertainty and urgent need. We have compiled a resource guide that includes food pantries, school meal pickups, free clinics and other support services. Download the Community Resource Guide here. St. Joseph’s Villa […]