A new toy is such a small thing, unless you've never had one.

The Virginian-Pilot Joy Fund is a non-profit organization that raises monetary donations from the community to purchase new toys for local children who may not receive a single toy during the holiday season.

In partnership with The Salvation Army, local families in need are identified and invited to personally select toys for their children so that no child in the Hampton Roads area goes without a gift. Last year The Joy Fund bought toys for over 15,000 children. 

All administrative expenses are paid for by The Virginian-Pilot -- every penny donated to The Joy Fund purchases toys for the children.

100% of your donation purchases toys for local children.

How do you give a meaningful gift to someone who
has everything? Make a donation to The Joy Fund
 in their name! Contact us (or call 757-446-2595) to
request cards that you can personalize and send,
letting someone know they helped a child in need
this holiday season.

 
How Can You Help The Joy Fund?
Your participation is greatly needed! Please attend, volunteer and support these opportunities for The Joy Fund:

Adopt/Donate a Joy Fund Piggy Bank
Anytime is a good time to be in the Spirit of Giving! Fill a bank with change and donate it to The Joy Fund.
Visit The Joy Fund on Facebook for more announcements about pick up and drop off dates & locations. Call 757-446-2311 for more information on how to get your Joy Fund Piggy Bank.

  Joy Fund Special Purchases:
Buy one of these great items and support The Joy Fund:

New! Frank Batten: The Untold Story of the Founder of The Weather Channel: This book takes a look at the Hampton Roads icon who helped change the face of media.

Hampton Roads Naval Aviation – A Centennial Retrospective: A hardbound book on the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation. Features hundreds of stunning historic images in this heirloom-quality, coffee-table pictorial book. Enter “JoyFund” in the coupon code and $5 from each book purchased will be donated to The Joy Fund.

A Century of Great Photography: Last Chance! Limited quantities available. View a video about the book (produced by WHRO).

There Goes a Mermaid – A Norfolk Tale by Lisa Suhay, published in 2004: available at Mystic Mermaid, All About Virginia, Prince Books, & Nauticus

Tangierman’s Lament by Earl Swift: available at Mystic Mermaid, All About Virginia, & Prince Books

Mermaid Posters (Original): available at The Virginian-Pilot Brambleton Office, Mystic Mermaid, All About Virginia, & Nauticus

Addresses:

  • The Virginian-Pilot Offices: 150 W. Brambleton, Norfolk; 
    157 N. Main St., Suite B, Suffolk;
    5429 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach
  • Mystic Mermaid: 308 West 21st Street, Norfolk, 757-626-0060
  • Prince Books: 109 E. Main Street, Norfolk, 757-622-9223
  • All About Virginia:333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, 757-623-4551
  • Nauticus: One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, 757-664-1000