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“This Place Helped Me Rediscover My Light.”
RICHMOND, VA — “I'm happier, smarter, and have better understanding and confidence of who I am and what I'm capable of achieving.” That’s the...
Investing in Kinship Care: Virginia Approves $300,000 for Family-Finding Services
Shineforth is proud to celebrate a major step forward for children and families in Virginia: state lawmakers have approved an amendment allocating...
A Legacy of Generosity
At Shineforth, we know the transformative impact that strong, positive relationships with a trusting adult can have on a child. “Relationships are...
125 Decorated Cakes for 125 Years of Shineforth!
2025 is a big year for Shineforth. As we celebrate 125 years of service to Virginia children, teens, and families, we have been finding ways to...
A Legacy of Impact: Tavis Foushee’s Shineforth Journey and the Path It Paved for His Future
For Tavis Foushee, his time at Shineforth wasn’t just a job - it was a journey, a mission, and ultimately, a legacy. Over the course of 25 years, he...
Chief Program Officer Adalay Wilson retiring after 35 years
Celebrating the Legacy of Adalay Wilson After 35 years of dedicated service, Adalay Wilson, Chief Program Officer, is retiring from Shineforth....
Alumni Stories of Reflection: Larry Robertson’s Journey of Growth and Gratitude
Disclaimer: This story reflects life at the Methodist Children's Home in the 1950s, a time when societal norms were different, including the...
From Foster to Forever
Diamond's Mission to Provide Stability for Youth in Foster Care Diamond has always valued the love and connection that comes with being from a big...
Generosity Grows Among Our Shineforth Garden
Cultivating Generosity and Growth If you visit the Shineforth campus on any weekday morning in recent months, you'll find students all around the...
Charli
Charli, a resilient and intelligent teenager, faced mental health challenges that led to a stay at Shineforth'ss Child and Family Healing Center....
Volunteers Are Champions Among Us
A few years ago, Chris Collier heard a quote that resonated with him. “Everybody wants to change the world, but you can really make a big difference...
From Shredded Homework to Student Leader: How Drexel built a brighter future
Drexel’s bright, blue, glow-in-the-dark glasses are just one part of him that lights up a room. As a 7th grader who loves animals and being...