ForKids

10/19/2026

Join us this Thursday for our final scheduled tour of the year. You’ll get a closer look at our education spaces before heading outside to see the garden and community resource patio.

For more information, contact Marie at [email protected].

10/17/2026

Five years ago—thanks to tremendous support from our donors and this community—we opened The Landmark Center.

Bringing this building to life was a labor of love. (It’s why we played the “Rocky” theme song when we cut the ribbon!)

We are so proud of what both The Landmark and Birdsong Center in Suffolk have come to represent…and how much we’ve grown because of your belief in us.

Before opening The Landmark Center, ForKids provided housing or support services for about 225 families, including 450 children, each day.

Today, ForKids assists 419 families, including 1,005 kids, each day!

That growth is made possible by YOU. Thank you for taking this journey—and dreaming big—right beside us 💙

Special thanks to the volunteer leaders who led the campaign to create this special space, our brilliant team and our friends and neighbors here in South Norfolk Civic League

10/16/2026

A well-deserved recognition for Mary Perdue! Thank you, Mary, for your continued partnership with ForKids and for the incredible work you’re doing through the Full Plate Project in Suffolk. Congratulations on being named a News 3 Everyday Hero 💙

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3WamAvy

Sentara Obici Hospital nurse Mary Perdue is News 3's newest Everyday Hero. Through her Full Plate Project, she has helped provide more than 150,000 meals this year to families across Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina.

10/16/2026

Meet Johnnae Campbell, Lead Intake Specialist at ForKids. Every day, Johnnae speaks with people facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. She listens closely and works to help callers understand what resources may be available when they aren’t sure where to turn.

The work isn’t always easy, but the moments when a family finds stability remind Johnnae why it matters.

“It’s so good to know that my work is helping people. I hold onto that feeling. It keeps me motivated.”

We’re grateful to have Johnnae on the ForKids team. Read more about her and the work behind the Housing Crisis Hotline today: https://forkids.org/we-can-be-a-beacon-of-hope/

10/14/2026

Thank you to the Family and Children's Trust Fund of Virginia for investing in ForKids and the families we serve 💙

Their grant funding helps support direct services that connect children and families to the resources they need as they work toward greater stability and brighter futures.

We're grateful for this partnership and the role it plays in helping us meet families where they are and provide support when it's needed most.

10/14/2026

🚨 Several meal slots for our Suffolk programs are still open, and we need your help filling them.

A nutritious meal can make a big difference in a student's afternoon. It provides comfort, consistency, and one less thing to worry about while they focus on learning and growing.

You can help by providing a meal or donating items off of our Amazon Wishlist.

🍽️ Meals for the Teen Program: https://bit.ly/4xGXVwv
🍽️ Meals for the Beyond the Bell Program: https://bit.ly/4qYxpMx
🍽️ Amazon Wishlist: https://bit.ly/4yxq0Xo

As students settle into a new school year, we're looking for meal donors to help support our after-school programs beginning on September 15. A nutritious meal helps ensure students have what they need while spending their afternoons learning, growing, and connecting with others.

You can help by providing a meal or donating items off of our Amazon Wishlist.

🍽️ Meals for the Teen Program: https://bit.ly/4xGXVwv
🍽️ Meals for the Beyond the Bell Program: https://bit.ly/4qYxpMx
🍽️ Amazon Wishlist: https://bit.ly/4yxq0Xo

10/12/2026

Our final Volunteer Meet & Greet of the year is happening Wednesday, October 14. Whether you come with coworkers, members of your book club or friends who share a passion for giving back, this is a great opportunity to learn more about ForKids and the many ways volunteers support children and families across our community.

Interested in joining us? RSVP today to [email protected]

10/10/2026

Last year, the Housing Crisis Hotline received more than 77,000 calls from individuals and families across Hampton Roads who were facing housing instability and searching for a path forward.

Every call represents a neighbor looking for hope during a difficult season. Access to the right resources at the right time can make all the difference.

One of the most impactful ways to help is by becoming a monthly donor. Monthly giving provides dependable support throughout the year, helping ForKids be there when families need us most.

Donate today: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/1568/n?vid=1sulxo

10/08/2026

Something wonderful is coming!
What if one night could spark a lifetime of possibility? The ForKids Art Auction reminds us what can happen when a community comes together around a shared purpose. This year's theme, Wonder, is a celebration of possibility and the belief that every child deserves the chance to dream bigger.

We're looking for sponsors who want to be part of an evening that brings people together and helps create brighter futures for families in our communities.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Learn more and join us for a night of WONDER: https://forkids.org/wondersponsor

10/06/2026

Our final Landmark Center tour of the year is this Thursday, October 8 at 10 am

Take a walk through Landmark Center and get a closer look at the work happening every day to help children and families build brighter futures. We'd love to welcome you and answer any questions you may have along the way.

For more information, contact Marie at mailto:[email protected]