Success Stories
Our group homes and independent living apartments are located on a 30+ acre park-like campus in Henrico County, Virginia. This neighborhood setting provides ample space for quiet walks or exciting... Read More
Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG) is a nonprofit organization that has been serving children in crisis since 1846. In the 1960’s, we stopped operating as an orphanage and now provide transitional living services, specialized education, and therapeutic resources to youth with emotional and behavioral health concerns.
While we may not be able to take you on a tour of our campus right now due to COVID-19, we can still take you on a virtual tour to show you what your donation makes happen 24/7, COVID or not.
VHBG provides a continuum of therapeutic services to meet the needs of the youth we serve on campus, as well as those residing in surrounding communities. Nathan was an angry... Read More
Our specialized school is just the right size to teach students with emotional and behavioral challenges that impact their academic success. Ethan had a tough time when it came to... Read More
Making a Difference
Lowe’s employees from 14 stores in the Richmond, Virginia region made a tremendous difference in the lives of the kids we serve who now feel better about where they live. Lowe’s Heroes (volunteers) used their time and talents to remodel our group home kitchens; paint our elementary school; to improve our landscaping with flowers, trees, bushes, and stone benches; to mulch our playground; and to complete a multitude of other necessary fixes around our beautiful 30+ acre campus.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Let's make mental health first aid as common as CPR. Check out these training sessions we have to offer.
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Introducing our Independent Living Arrangement
For youth 17-21 who have aged out of traditional foster care, there is hope for their future.
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Celebrating Volunteers
Banana Republic/Gap at Stony Point and Short Pump Town Center volunteers give their time, talents, and money. Find out how they give in an especially unique way.
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