Author: Abigail Gray

Words Matter: Take the Pledge

Mar 3, 2010 | Events

Lauryn Harris and Nichole Hayes know how painful it is to hear people toss around derogatory slang terms like “retarded” and “retard.” Their little brother lived at St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children, which cares for children and young...

"Everybody Likes to Give"

Mar 1, 2010 | News

Many generous people across the nation have donated money to help Haiti recover from the earthquake in January. At St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, employees recently took up a collection and raised $1,705 to send to the Daughters of Wisdom to...

St. Mary’s 5K Promo Wins Gold ADDY Award

Mar 1, 2010 | Events, News

Many congratulations to the talented, creative and generous team of Regent University students who put together a video promo for St. Mary’s 5K fundraiser last fall. On Saturday, the group received a student gold ADDY award in the television category from the...

Cookie Season is Here

Feb 18, 2010 | Events

The Girl Scouts of Troop #5067 at St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children sure are smart cookies.They stationed themselves near the employee time clock this afternoon, and on pay day no less. One Scout, Victoria, hit a switch on her voice output device to tell...

Supporter Spotlight: Bob Guess, Boat Builder

Feb 15, 2010 | Events

Bob Guess has been fascinated by the craft of boat-building since he was a child playing among the cedar shavings in his grandfather’s shop. Among the many unique items you can bid on during an auction this Saturday to benefit the children of St. Mary’s Home...