Founders Day

Founders Day

Celebrate 180 Years on March 30

Logo for Virginia Home for Boys and Girls Founders Day, featuring a stylized yellow sun and green triangle, with "Founders" in bold green and "Onward" on a yellow banner—celebrating inspiring events for Virginia boys and girls.
A small brick pavilion with arched openings and a steep, shingled roof stands surrounded by autumn foliage. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a warm glow—an inviting spot to donate or volunteer to support youth in the community.

On March 30, 1846, Richmonders came together to found VHBG to care for children in need. 

180 years later, you can carry that legacy forward. 

This Founders Day, every gift DOUBLES thanks to an generous $90,000 matching challenge—but only until March 30. 

Help us secure this match and provide transitional housing and support for young people who need us most. 

Thanks to our incredible supporters, we raised $1,410,550 last year to provide temporary housing, education and essentials to kids in the foster care system and young people experiencing homelessness. Safe housing, education and mental health care can be life-saving for a young person striving for stability. Chip in now!

How to Participate:

  • Give NOW – Donations accepted now through March 30 and every dollar counts
  • Double Your Impact – Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $90,000
  • Spread the Word: Share our emails and social media with friends 
  • Tune in on March 30: Join us online for a livestream from our Henrico campus
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Last year, these donations funded:

  • Housing and essentials for kids in foster care experiencing crisis and those aging out without a forever family 
  • John G. Wood School, a nurturing environment with trauma-informed classrooms, caring teachers and support coaches for K-12 students 
  • Mental health support for youth, and free training in Youth Mental Health First Aid for teachers, social workers, and caregivers 
  • Pride Place - Housing and case management for young adults experiencing homelessness, with affirming support and a personalized path to employment, permanent housing, and independence