Category: Events

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...

Teens to Dance at Prom, Thanks to Volunteers and Local Businesses

May 17, 2016 | Events, News, Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NORFOLK, Va. (May 17, 2016) — Eighteen young people with disabilities who live at St. Mary’s Home will dress up on Sunday, May 22, to enjoy that typical teen rite of passage: prom. And they’re going to do it in style, with a downtown hotel...

Save the Date: Auxiliary Gala & Car Drawing April 16

Jan 8, 2016 | Events

John and other kids in Classroom 10 were joined recently by some special guests. Members of our Auxiliary Board were meeting at St. Mary’s when they stopped by the student-run Sip o’ Joe Cafe for a coffee break. The Auxiliary is busy planning its 11th annual gala and...

Teens Acquitted in Pudding Puzzler When Culprit Comes Clean

Feb 4, 2013 | Events

Jurors were just about to deliver their verdict when a cry of “Wait! Wait! I have evidence!” rang through the courtroom. Crystal Anderson, food production manager at St. Mary’s Home, had something important to show Judge Mercedez, the jurors and...

St. Mary’s Holds Prom with Help from Norfolk Academy

Apr 29, 2012 | Events, News

Music blared and smiles abounded on Sunday, April 29, 2012, as residents at St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children danced the afternoon away at prom, with a little help from their friends. In what has become an annual tradition, students from Norfolk Academy...

Auction and Raffle to Benefit Children of St. Mary’s Home

Feb 7, 2012 | Events

          WHAT  :  The Auxiliary Board of St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children will hold its 7th Annual Gala and Auction, presented by Checkered Flag Volkswagen. Event includes a three-course dinner, live music by The Josh Walker Trio and silent and live auctions,...