Children's Holiday Fund

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Bringing the community together to brighten the season for families across the Virginia Peninsula.
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Picking up a mantle initially championed by the Daily Press 100 years ago, PCF raises the money that supports this fund every year and from it provides a competitive grant opportunity to local organizations ensuring that the holiday season is bright for children across the Virginia Peninsula. This program is special because it focuses on nonprofits who are part of families’ lives all the time, year ‘round. So they know their deepest needs. They plan their holiday programs accordingly - to meet real needs AND bring real holiday joy, at the same time. Click here to learn more. 

 

DOUBLE THE MAGIC: Arts & Hope Unite!

​We are thrilled to announce an exciting, multi-year partnership with the Ferguson Center for the Arts! Through their incredible "Arts for All" program, the Ferguson Center is donating $1 to the Children's Holiday Fund for every ticket sold to their Family Series performances. This is your chance to treat your family to world-class entertainment and ensure a local child is blessed by the joy of this holiday season! ​Check out the incredible upcoming shows where your ticket makes a difference:

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Voices of Success

The true value of these funds is best expressed by the nonprofits themselves:
 
  • EDMARC: “Making miracles like this happen is only possible because of generous community support. The Children's Holiday Fund grant allowed us to ease the burden and create magic for more families, a gift on which we could never put a price tag.”​
  • FISH : “Before the Children's Holiday Fund, our racks and shelves for teenagers' outerwear were almost empty. As soon as we heard about the funds, we ordered our first shipment of outerwear for the older children and teenagers.”
  • HRCAP: ​"The Foundation's investment helped transform what could have been difficult holiday season into one marked by stability, joy and community care."
  • THE FRIENDS OF FOSTER CARE: ​"Every child deserves the chance to feel special and valued...thanks to your generosity, the youth in Newport News foster care felt the holiday love."
  • WAY OF HOPE: ​"Your commitment to community-focused initiatives directly impacted hundreds of families in Newport News."

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