Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation, Inc.

10/23/2026

Another awesome event - they are our super heroes!

Through Adulting in the Real World, several young adults and allies thoroughly enjoyed Hampton's Comicon this past Saturday. Thank you to Bonwell Hudgins Foundation, Inc. for sponsoring this event.

09/23/2026

We are so excited for our new partnership with Area 22 Special Olympics Virginia, Greater Historic Triangle and their incredible athletes!

Area 22 has been awarded a generous grant from the Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation!!!

Exciting news will be coming to Area 22 athletes later this season!

Thank you, Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation, for supporting people with disabilities, for valuing dignity, and for supporting the Special Olympics Virginia mission!

We are so grateful for partnerships that help us build and strengthen more inclusive communities everyday!

09/17/2026

💥EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!💥

Registration Link at the end of post!!
We’re excited to announce a new collaboration between SMART-One Inc. and Newport News Parks & Recreation Inclusion/TR Program to bring two great learning opportunities to our special needs community!

SMART-One Life Skills Class
This 6-week class will focus on everyday skills that help build confidence and independence, including budgeting and shopping smart, cooking and kitchen safety, laundry and housekeeping, people skills, community and personal safety, and more!

📅 Mondays, October 5 – November 9
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

💻 SMART-One Technology Class
This 4-week interactive class will help participants become more comfortable and confident using technology in everyday life through hands-on learning and real-life examples.

📅 Mondays, November 30 – December 21
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

📍 Midtown Community Center
570 McLawhorne Drive, Newport News, VA

These classes are for individuals with special needs, ages 13 through adult, and they are FREE while spots are available!

✅ Registration is required through Newport News Parks & Recreation.
📞 Need help registering? Call 757-591-4853.

We are excited to continue creating opportunities that help our individuals learn, grow, build independence, and stay connected!

🔗 Registration Link: Life Skills: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/newport-news-va/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0OTcwOTc=

Technology: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/newport-news-va/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0OTcxMjA=

09/12/2026

🚨Mission Alert‼️ This is our second year sponsoring this incredible program for young people and their families. If you are not already familiar with PEATC - Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center, don't wait one more second to explore the many extraordinary programs they offer, including their annual Parent Youth Empowerment Summit.

08/25/2026

What an incredible summer of fun with SMART-One, Inc.! We are so excited to be part of this program.

So many good memories with this summers Purposely Splashing For Fun!
It has been an honor to collab with The Candi Care Foundation for the last 3 years to do this for our individuals with Special needs and their familes. We also want to thank AuhVee Behavioral Health A Brighter Side to ASD, Inc Complete The Puzzle and Endless Possiblities For All People Inc. for collaborating and making it a success for everyone!!! Team work make the dream work!! SMART-One Inc also appreciates the grant from Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation, Inc. wihich played a part of making this happen! Looking forward to seeing everyone again next summer!!

07/20/2026

It is an honor to support our long-time friends at Eggleston!

07/10/2026

Happy Birthday to this incredible leader!

05/05/2026

We're just over halfway through the day with PLENTY of time to schedule a gift! Our goal is $2000 and we have $1150 so far. Help us reach our $2k!

https://www.givelocal757.org/organization/sarah-bonwell-hudgins-foundation-inc

05/05/2026

Join us today as we with PCF Virginia to continue our goal to advocate for, uplift, and empower individuals with disabilities and their families through funding opportunities.

Last year we gifted $100,000 to assist with vital services happening right here in our local community; and we want to do more. Your support helps the Foundation advance our grant giving power. Let's do this today!

The Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation enhances the lives of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by providing advocacy, information and referral services, and financial support. In 2025, we were honored to award a total of $100,000 to local partners...

04/04/2026

🎉 Celebrating 60 Years of Service! 🎉
Today is our 60th Anniversary! A huge thank‑you to our founding members, past and present partners, volunteers, supporters, and friends. Because of you, we are able to continue gifting miracles to our community. We truly couldn’t do it without you!