Who We Are
Established
by the Daughters of Charity as an orphanage and school in 1834, St. Joseph’s
Villa is the oldest and largest continuously operating children’s
nonprofit organization in metropolitan Richmond. The Villa moved to its
present location in Henrico County in 1931, thanks to a generous gift from
Major James H. Dooley.
The Daughters of Charity withdrew from the Villa in 1977, and today, St. Joseph’s Villa is a nonsectarian (non-religious), 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Villa annually serves more than 2,000 children and families.
MISSION
The mission of St. Joseph's Villa is to provide children with special needs and their families the opportunity to succeed through innovative and effective programs.
VALUES
St. Joseph's Villa and its employees strive to hold dear each of the following core values:
Compassion
Each person we work with has a treasure within themselves. When we open
our hearts, we can see it more clearly.
Hope
We know that the people we serve can transform their lives. We will imagine
their brighter future, certain they will make it a reality.
Passion
We will do everything we can to help the people we serve. Our passion will
inspire others.
Integrity
We are honest and straightforward in our dealings with others. Our respect
for them strengthens our relationships.
Community
None of us can succeed alone. We will strengthen each other and our community
by sharing our ideas and energy.
