Boys' Home, Inc. recently hosted a returning mission group from St.
John's Episcopal Church in Chester, VA. The group's adult leaders, Ms.
Fontaine Gibbons and The Rev. Dale Custer, planned the visit for the end
of June as part of Mission Works! The seven youth who came on the
"Hill" were very energetic and willing to complete the tasks needed. The
main project was removing and replacing landscaping timbers lining the
beds for the memorial rose garden. They also assembled a memorial bench,
tabulated and sorted Labels for Education and Boxtops for Education.
Three youth also helped assemble and finish beds for the cottages.
Mission Works! is an
opportunity for youth groups, churches and other organizations to assist
in on-campus projects at Boys' Home. Some groups return year after year
to share in work and fellowship, helping with a "mission" close to
home.
Located in Covington, Boys'
Home, Inc. focuses on helping young men, ages six to 17, who have
promise, but limited opportunities. Boys' Home has been an integral part
of the Alleghany Highlands since 1906 and serves several localities in
Virginia, Maryland and throughout the eastern region.
