Category: Blog

DSPs: Happy National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week!

Sep 11, 2019 | Blog

In this video, Direct Support Professional Karen Whitfield describes working with Kiki, who lives at St. Mary’s Home. And together they take a little walk! Happy National DSP Recognition Week to all of the dedicated and compassionate direct support professionals...

14th Gala & Auction

Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, Events, News

Thank you for supporting our Auxiliary’s 2019 Gala and Auction! Thank you for joining us for our Auxiliary Board’s 14th Annual Gala and Auction on Feb. 23, 2019, at Founders Inn and Spa, Virginia Beach. This event was presented by Checkered Flag. For information...

Beazley Foundation Helps Replace Nurse Call System

Apr 16, 2019 | Blog, News

Payten and other children and young adults at St. Mary’s Home will benefit from a new nurse call system made possible with generous support from The Beazley Foundation and other organizations and individuals. (photo by Tony Cece) NORFOLK, Va. (April 16, 2019)— A...

Be a Part of the Good Life!

Feb 11, 2019 | Blog

Are you a nurse? Join us on Friday, March 1, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at St. Mary’s Home to learn about career opportunities. We are seeking LPNs and RNs on all shifts to join our dynamic nursing team. Meet our nursing management team and take a...

Happy Better Hearing & Speech Month!

May 24, 2018 | Blog

Vicki Dixon has worked at St. Mary’s as our speech language pathologist since August 2016. Her job involves providing communication evaluations and therapeutic sessions for the children and young adults who are exhibiting speech and language deficits. Vicki works...

PRA Group Donates $20,000 for St. Mary’s Fall Celebration

Jul 11, 2017 | Blog, News

NORFOLK, Va. (July 11, 2017) — PRA Group, Inc. has donated $20,000 to be the lead sponsor of the second annual It’s Fall, Y’all celebration to support individuals with disabilities who live at St. Mary’s Home. Additionally, Baker’s Crust generously will provide a...