NEWS

Obstacles in cost or accessibility make healthy eating out of reach for many children and families the Villa serves. This spring we are delighted to partner with the Bon Secours Class-A-Roll to provide Villa students with hands-on nutrition education and experience in healthy food preparation. The Class-A-Roll is a mobile interactive kitchen that links families […]

14-year old Dylan Greene has a unique interest. Vacuum cleaners have fascinated him ever since he was 2 years old, about the same time he was diagnosed with autism. The story of his birthday present, a live demonstration from a vacuum salesman and company gift of a Kirby vacuum, has gone viral. NBC12 covered the […]

“As tough as parenting can be, it becomes even more difficult when our children are diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability. Taking care of your own physical and emotional health is an important part of providing support for your child.” This comprehensive article by Fawne Hansen, a health coach specializing in stress-related conditions, identifies […]

For 180 years St. Joseph’s Villa has been looking out for the children and families of this community. Starting today the newly installed Weatherbug will too! Andrew Freiden at NBC12 unveiled the Villa camera during his morning forecast. You too can get a bird’s eye view of the Villa. Click here to check out the 24/7 Weatherbug […]

Two special education professors from Mogilev State University in Belarus, Professors Elina Katliarova (PhD in Psychology, Chair of Psychology Department) and Irina Komarova (PhD in Pedagogy, Dean of Faculty of Child Pedagogy and Psychology) toured St. Joseph’s Villa and its Sarah Dooley Center for Autism (SDCA) on December 4. During their visit, the Belarusian professors observed instructional techniques […]

On November 25, 1834, three courageous Daughters of Charity stepped off of a steamboat at Rockett’s Landing with a purpose –Richmond was overwhelmed with orphaned and impoverished children living on the city streets. The Daughters answered the call for help by founding an orphanage and school in a thirty by forty foot church at Fourth and […]

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 […]

It’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 […]

Looking 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 […]

How 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 […]