The Virginian-Pilot Joy Fund is a holiday charity that helps nearly 21 thousand children in Hampton Roads receive toys during the holiday season. In 1934, editor Tom Hanes wanted to find a way to help children in need, The Joy Fund was born and it is one of the area?s most respected andsignificant providers of holiday support for the needy. The Joy Fund works with public schools and social service agencies to identify children and families in need.  100% of every penny donated goes to purchase new toys.  The Virginian-Pilot pays for all administration costs. The Salvation Army helps to distribute toys to children who would otherwise do without.  Please help us bring joy to the children this holiday season.

Donations are accepted all year and are tax deductible.

To donate online.

Donations can be mailed to: 

The Joy Fund
PO Box 2136
Norfolk, VA 23510

Donations can be dropped off at one of these Virginian-Pilot offices:

150 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk,
4565 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach,
5429 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach
921 N. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake.

Checks can be made payable to The Joy Fund. Donations will be listed in The Virginian-Pilot beginning November 4, 2007.

Watch for Virginian-Pilot ads for upcoming Joy Fund events to help raise money.

For additional information call Linda Hollingsworth, Marketing Specialist, Community Relations and Joy Fund coordinator – 757-446-2445 or email [encode=linda.hollingsworth@pilotonline.com?Subject=From SDCC.info]Linda[/encode].