Author: St. Mary's Home

Fall Celebration Raises $27,000 to Support Individuals with Disabilities

Oct 14, 2016 | Events, News

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 14, 2016) — About 400 people jammed to bluegrass and enjoyed BBQ, oysters and craft beer at the first “It’s Fall, Y’all” celebration at St. Mary’s Home, which raised nearly $27,000 to support children and adults with disabilities. PRA Group, Inc., a...

St. Mary’s Community Liaison Connects Children, Volunteers

Oct 13, 2016 | News

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) — Carlton Farmer has become the community liaison for St. Mary’s Home, coordinating volunteers who assist in many ways with the children and young adults who live at the nonprofit. Farmer has been with St. Mary’s in various...

St. Mary’s Social Worker Promoted to Director of Social Work

Oct 13, 2016 | News

NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 13, 2016) — Christine Parker, MSW, was promoted to director of social work for St. Mary’s Home, which cares for children and adults who have severe disabilities. Parker has been with St. Mary’s for about 14 years, working as an activity assistant...

St. Mary’s CEO to Retire After 40-Year Career in Healthcare

Aug 30, 2016 | News

NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 30, 2016) — William C. Giermak, who led St. Mary’s Home through expansion to care for adults as well as children with severe disabilities, will retire in October after 12 years as the nonprofit’s CEO and a 40-year healthcare career devoted to making...

PRA Group Donates $25,000 to St. Mary’s Home for “It’s Fall, Y’all”

Jul 12, 2016 | News

NORFOLK, Va. (July 12, 2016) — St. Mary’s Home will hold its first “It’s Fall, Y’all” celebration, presented by PRA Group, with food, live music and family friendly activities to mark the change of season. “It’s Fall, Y’all” will take place Friday, Sept. 23, the day...