Today 1 in every 68 children is diagnosed with autism. While the increasing rate of autism is alarming, there is hope. Lifelong differences can be made in a child’s social, behavioral and cognitive skills with early detection of treatment. However, even though pediatricians are able to diagnose autism as early as age two, the average […]
Read MoreIt’s a new day at St. Joseph’s Villa! For 180 years we have been transforming the lives of children and families. Today we serve those who are facing homelessness, developmental disabilities, mental illness and other challenges. Click here to watch a video and see how your gift to St. Joseph’s Villa creates brighter futures for 2,800 children […]
Read MoreLooking for a ghoulish good time this Halloween? Join us Saturday, October 25 for the second annual Trick-or-Trot 5K benefiting Brook Road Academy! Enjoy a beautiful fall day on the campus of St. Joseph’s Villa with Halloween-themed fun for all ages. Proceeds support the science and technology programs that enrich the education of our middle and […]
Read MoreHow can you forever change the life a of a child at St. Joseph’s Villa? Join The Amazing Raise, Richmond’s annual online giving challenge! Starting at 6 a.m., when you donate through GiveRichmond, you can help the Villa win additional grant prizes for up to $15,000! We would be grateful for your tax-deductible gift. From […]
Read More30+ employers throughout Henrico County with multiple position openings are ready to meet you at the Greater Henrico Job Fair! The job fair will be held in the gym of St. Joseph’s Villa from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at 8000 Brook Road on Thursday, September 4. Job Seekers: register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-greater-henrico-job-fair-job-seeker-only-registration-tickets-12489435237. Employers: register online at […]
Read MoreSchool may be out for summer, but we’re already looking foward to next year thanks to our friends at First Capital Bank. First Capital Bank’s annual Stuff the Bus school supplies drive will once again benefit the students of St. Joseph’s Villa during the 2014-15 school year. Many of our families are unable to afford essential school […]
Read MoreThe Villa’s Director of Housing & Homeless Services, Kimberly Tucker, received the 2014 Innovator of Change Award from VHC at their Annual Awards luncheon on June 19. The award recognizes excellence and individual achievement in the field of affordable housing, and honors leaders who are changing the industry in new and exciting ways. Under Kimberly’s […]
Read MoreVirginia Delegates Rosalyn Dance (D-Petersburg) and Riley Ingram (R-Hopewell) visited the Housing Resource Center in Petersburg to learn from our Flagler staff and the Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness (VCEH) how rapid re-housing has proven to be an effective model in reducing homelessness. Dance and Ingram then visited the home of Samantha Hinton, a single-mother of […]
Read MoreIn April 2014, Villa VP for Advancement David Huffine received the Nina Abady Award for excellence in fundraising from the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives. In his acceptance remarks, he reflected on philanthropy, his career, and who and what he considers important along the journey: As I was crossing the campus of the University of […]
Read MoreOn Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (May 8), Governor Terry McAuliffe signed eight new legislative bills in mental health reform at St. Joseph’s Villa. Click the links below for information about each bill. HB 293 — HB 323 — HB 478 — HB 574 — HB 743 — HB 1172 — HB 1222 — HB 1232 May is Mental Health Month. […]
Read MoreST. JOSEPH’S VILLA IS COMMITTED TO TAKING ACTION FOR RACIAL EQUITY. READ OUR FULL STATEMENT HERE.