Henrico Christmas Mother

06/04/2026

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We welcome back Outdoor Kitchen Creations to our family of sponsors. Making Spirits Bright Night would not be possible without their generosity and leadership.

For more information on this event and to purchase tickets, follow this link 🌺
https://givebutter.com/making-spirits-bright-night-2026

06/02/2026

Since 2024, The Virginia Cliffe Inn has generously hosted our biggest fundraising event of the year, Making Spirits Bright Night.

This beautiful bed and breakfast and event venue, located in the heart of Henrico County, has provided the backdrop for this special occasion when we come together as a community to support struggling families with children, seniors, and adults with disabilities during the holiday season.

Did you know that in 2025, we served 4,696 families? Come join us on July 25 and be transported to a tropical paradise, featuring authentic live music, festive drinks, and a menu inspired by the flavors of Hawaiian cuisine. An evening of fun to brighten the holidays for a neighbor in need.

For tickets, please follow this link
https://givebutter.com/making-spirits-bright-night-2026

05/25/2026

“Your silent tents of green we deck with fragrant flowers;
yours has the suffering been, the memory shall be ours.”
— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

05/13/2026

The Henrico Christmas Mother Council is pleased to announce the selection of Kathi Carignan as the 2026 Henrico Christmas Mother. Kathi joined the Council in 2022 and is a member of the Food Committee and the Fundraising and Communications Committee. She is honored to represent the organization, which has a rich history of helping neighbors in need during the holiday season.

Kathi Carignan is a life-long Virginian, moving from Tidewater to Henrico County more than 40 years ago. She is a graduate of The College of William & Mary (BA, Economics) and of VCU (MS, Info Systems). Kathi worked in banking for more than 35 years, beginning her career as a Business Analyst at United Virginia Bank and retiring from its successor, SunTrust Bank (now Truist), as Group Vice President of the Commercial Business Information Office. In addition to her Henrico Christmas Mother activities, Kathi is a member and Board member of The Tuckahoe Woman’s Club, a member of the Metropolitan Richmond Woman’s Club, and a member of Christ Church Episcopal, Glen Allen, where she co-chairs the Hospitality Committee. She also volunteers weekly at the food pantry at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church.

Kathi is available for interviews and speaking engagements. She can be reached by email at [email protected];
by mail at Henrico Christmas Mother, ATTN: Kathi Carignan,
P.O. Box 70338 Henrico, VA 23255-0338;
or leave a voicemail at (804) 236-9741.

You can congratulate Kathi in person at our 3rd annual Making Spirits Bright Night, an evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing to benefit Henrico Christmas Mother. This year's event will take place on July 25, at the beautiful Virginia Cliffe Inn

For tickets and information follow this link:
https://givebutter.com/making-spirits-bright-night-2026

05/10/2026

05/03/2026

Today, we celebrate Ann McGee for her extraordinary year of service as the 2025 Henrico Christmas Mother.

Ann worked tirelessly to share Henrico Christmas Mother's mission to provide qualifying Henrico County families, seniors, and disabled adults with food, new toys, books, clothing, and other gift items during the holiday season. Under her leadership, we served 4,696 individuals, including 2,493 children, and 885 seniors, and disabled adults.

A passionate advocate for our neighbors in need, Ann led our organization in a record-breaking fundraising effort in 2025, including our signature summer event, Making Spirits Bright Night, an evening of celebration with dinner, drinks, and food to help those in our community who struggle during what should be a joyous and magical time for all.

Ann, thank you for your dedication, compassion, and generosity. You embody our motto: neighbors helping neighbors!

Making Spirits Bright Night will take place on Saturday, July 25, at Virginia Cliffe Inn. For tickets and more information, visit the link in our Instagram bio or follow this link: https://givebutter.com/making-spirits-bright-night-2026. 🌺

04/27/2026

We are looking for a few more local businesses to join the Henrico Christmas Mother family by sponsoring our biggest fundraising event of the year Making Spirits Bright Night on July 25 at the beautiful . A night of celebration to benefit our Henrico County neighbors in need during the holiday season. DM for more information. Wed’d love to talk with you!🌺

04/17/2026

With Spring Break in the rear view mirror, it is time to start planning your summer vacation. Just make sure you are home on July 25 for Making Spirits Bright Night, an evening of celebration at the beautiful to benefit our neighbors in need this holiday season. For tickets visit the link in our bio🌺👆🏼

03/24/2026

Thanks to for letting us volunteer at this amazing event!

03/20/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come join us as a volunteer

This wonderful community event is lots of fun with great entertainment, food, drink, and children's activities. So grab your friends and family, volunteer your time on behalf of Henrico Christmas Mother and celebrate one of Richmond's most festive and emblematic events.

Use the link in our bio to volunteer.

Sláinte!🍀