Wreath Award Plaque was presented to Ms. Ann Blankenship.  Ms. Blankenship has been a dedicated sponsor of families for years.  She takes some of the hardest families to get sponsored and brings joy into many lives.

Wreath Award Plaque was presented to Ms. Romel Edmunson on behalf of the active employees at Philip Morris and Altria.  

The Philip Morris and Altria employees sponsor 50-60 families each year and have done so for many years.

They deliver the gifts to the center for the families to pick up by truckloads.  Each and every one of them that come are smiling and excited that they are helping.

Wreath Award Plaque was to the Hancock Village WalMart.

They have had a gift tree present in their store every year.  Encouraging their customers to Share the Magic by buying a gift for the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Program.

Without our gift tree donations, we would not be able to share near the magic, so we are so happy that Hancock Village WalMart supports us this way.

Recipients of Certification of Achievement for 2023 were:

Tillary & Sal Buffa – Owners of The Reserve at the Highlands and Riptides Seafood Restaurant

The Buffas own both The Reserve and Riptides.  They have been donating gift cards for both to the auction for a number of years.  Our work crew at the center has enjoyed the amazing lunches from each restaurant over the years.  They have continuously responded to our multiple requests for help.  

El Caporal – Chester

The El Caporal Mexican Restaurant has been a supporter by providing lunches for our work crews for a number of years.  The Mexican dishes are well received and add to the diversity of the meals provided.  Unfortunately, they were unable to attend the luncheon but receive a certificate of appreciation.