Virginia State Aerie President's Charity

State Worthy President Whitey Meadows has chosen The Arc of Northern Shenandoah Valley (a local chapter of The Arc of Virginia and The Arc of the United States) as his charity.

The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities --- promoting and protecting their rights and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

The Arc believes that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have strengths, abilities and inherent value; are equal before the law; and must be treated with dignity and respect.

Please visit www.thearcofnsv.net or www.thearc.org for more information.

Virginia State Auxiliary President's Charity 

State Madam President Kitty Diamond has chosen The Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) as her charity, specifically earmarking all donations to their Pediatric Therapy Program.

CHoR is a resource and provider of specialized medical and therapeutic services customized to meet the specific needs of children and their families. CHoR’s Pediatric Therapy Program serves more children than any other in the region and does so with five area locations (Richmond, Bon Air, Glen Allen, Petersburg and Fredericksburg) to meet the needs of the families they serve.

They provide specialized therapeutic services for children between the ages of 0 and 21. Their team of pediatric experts includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists. Physical Therapy focuses on gross motor skills needed for walking and all balance/coordination activities. Occupational Therapy focuses on daily living skills and fine motor skills. Speech Language Pathology focuses on language and thinking skills.

Please visit www.childrenshosp-richmond.org for more information.