Kerri Furey

08/20/2024

More filming at Virginia Air & Space Science Center yesterday for the “EXPLORE” series! We spent most of our time talking about the moon 🌜 but these guys are just so down to earth 🌎!! Thank you Social Monarch Media & special shout out to The Governor's School for the Arts alum Devin Kaiser for her super smooth performance speaking about all things “STEM Connect!” If your summer fun budget is running out before summer…STEM CONNECT SATURDAYS are FREE for the first 500 visitors! Visit vasc.org

08/01/2024

When it’s too hot…just think about how COOL it would be to help local kids get ready for the next school year!! Details below ⬇️

07/31/2024

YouTube Link in BIO!! ⬇️⬇️🚀🪐🇺🇸

07/29/2024

Why do I love this? Let me count the ways. (In no particular order)
1. It’s my job to help get the ForKids story out into the world. And I did it again. ✅
2. This was truly a fantastic STEM & LIFE project for our teens and nothing beats watching them be proud of themselves and realize they are more than what their caregivers might be going through.
3. The guys from Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop were both former Marines and reminded me of my Dad.😊
4. I got to hang with my old pal Chris Reckling WAVY TV
5. I got to feel a tidal wave of gratitude for all of the above 💙

See the final results of Forkids building a boat with the Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop.

07/20/2024

Liftoff!! Episode 1 of “EXPLORE” 🚀🪐

Explore Virginia Air and Space Science Center | Official NASA Langley Visitor CenterWelcome to the first episode of the Virginia Air and Space Science Cente...

07/05/2024

Once upon a time, Verneika Griffin made a suggestion that ForKids start an alumni program. Then she was empowered to BUILD IT. She is an individual success story, and an organizational one, too. 💙

07/05/2024

New project launching soon!! 🚀🪐
Details on how to come along on this mission in post below! 🧑‍🚀

🚀 Exciting News! We're beyond thrilled to launch our brand-new series, Explore — hosted by the amazing Kerri Furey!

✨ Episode 1 is just around the corner, where we’ll journey into the captivating Virginia Air & Space Science Center and uncover its rich history. 🌌

As the official Visitor Center for NASA Langley Research Center, we’re excited to share our incredible story with you. Don’t miss out! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel now and be the first to watch when we premiere Episode 1.

Stay tuned for our premiere date announcement soon! 🚀
🔗 Click here to subscribe: www.youtube.com/

04/11/2024

Wind down from the week THIS FRIDAY 4/12 by supporting a great student and a great cause!!

Super proud of Rourke! Check out his senior project.

04/08/2024

Say hello to someone who actually LIKES staying after school 😉

01/29/2024

This is not stuff you are automatically supposed to know how to do!! Grab a friend and learn how to turn talk into walk!!! Be sure to stop by the ForKids table!

ForKids is thrilled to join over 130 organizations this Saturday as we Engage Norfolk 2024! Engage Norfolk will show you how to contact your elected leaders, run for office, make a difference, get involved, and help the community.

Engage Norfolk 2024 is THIS Saturday, February 3rd from 9:30-12:30 at the Norfolk Scope. Admission is free!

Engage Norfolk

01/11/2024

Start the weekend tonight! 💃🏻🎶 link to tickets below!

01/04/2024

Sometimes storytelling is letting folks speak for themselves. Tasia Hurst is uniquely awesome, but also reflects the attitude of pretty much everyone at ForKids

11/24/2023

Tickets 1/2 off…memories priceless!!!

It's a ForKids BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

Tickets for the Dec. 3 Cocoa and Carols benefit concert with are HALF OFF! And kids are FREE! Follow the link in our bio to purchase your tix.

Virginia Arts Festival

11/17/2023

Please check out this event…and also shout out to ForKids new graphic designer Hailey Porth for her warm and toasty artwork!! 🥰

11/08/2023

🦃♥️🙏🏻

MONDAY 11/13 IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE BASKETS! Help us reach 500!

Download the Thanksgiving basket shopping list and drop off instructions here - https://lnkd.in/eGPeH2ks

Visit our Thanksgiving Amazon Wish List and ship directly from Amazon here - https://lnkd.in/ejvzm-Dk

Or make a monetary donation to support our work with families and children living in poverty right here - https://lnkd.in/esPrzdcy

11/02/2023

Please take note of the availability to shop&ship on Amazon! 🙏🏻💙

The annual ForKids Thanksgiving basket drive opens its doors for donations this Wednesday, November 1st and continues through Monday, November 13th! Shop local or visit our Amazon wish list to shop and ship.

Everything you need to know to support ForKids families and kids on Thanksgiving is right here - https://www.forkids.org/host-a-drive

10/31/2023

The annual ForKids Thanksgiving basket drive opens its doors for donations this Wednesday, November 1st and continues through Monday, November 13th! Shop local or visit our Amazon wish list to shop and ship.

Everything you need to know to support ForKids families and kids on Thanksgiving is right here - https://www.forkids.org/host-a-drive

09/19/2023

Play hooky. I’ll write you a note ✍️

Get more info and register here - https://www.classy.org/event/forkids-field-day-2023/e489301

09/11/2023

He will be in the weather center, but he won’t be in the kitchen on September 21st!! (Just a little pickleball humor for you 😎) ForKids is excited to share that 13News Now - WVEC meteorologist Craig Moeller will be playing pickleball during “Field Day” this year!!
Registration for individuals, dynamic duos and groups is open now!! Come out for pickleball, golf, yoga, tennis and a 2mile walk - plus food, fun and permission to act like a kid to help kids in Hampton Roads! See you there!
https://www.forkids.org/field-day-forkids

Did you know Craig Moeller of 13News Now - WVEC is not only a master of meteorology but a MONSTER on the Pickleball court!!??! That’s why HE’S COMING TO “FIELD DAY FORKIDS” and we hope you will too!! Registration is open now at https://www.forkids.org/field-day-forkids ! If pickleball isn’t your passion we have yoga, a 2 mile walk, tennis and golf!! Come out and PLAY!!

09/08/2023

This could help ForKids help a lot of families! Please vote! (And thank you!)

Every year, Chick-fil-A, Inc. donates $5 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations through the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program.

It's our pleasure to share that ForKids is a 2024 regional finalist! We strongly believe in ForKids' mission of providing emergency shelter to families and children, and hope you'll join us in helping their efforts by voting for them as an award recipient.
With your Chick-fil-A mobile app, you can vote for ForKids now through Sept. 23rd.

To cast your vote for the True Inspiration Award:
📱 Tap the “Rewards” tab at the bottom of your Chick-fil-A app, then tap “News”
📱 Tap the “Vote Now” button
📱 Select the Atlantic region, find ForKids and cast your vote

Thank you for voting and for helping us care for our local community! Your support allows us to help incredible nonprofits like ForKids and the impactful work they do every day! 👏

06/29/2023

This video was produced for TowneBank by Chris Calcagno SPI Productions. ForKids LOVES the look, feel, tone and especially the treatment of our people. From our CEO to the adorable little boy who was allowed to be himself (and give camera operator David Haycox a workout following him up and down the stairs.) Great light, great sound, great editing and a great opportunity for me to hang out and learn from a very talented group.
We appreciate all that Towne Bank has done for ForKids, and that the story of this relationship has been so beautifully told! Thanks Chris & crew!!

05/19/2023

“REAL, ALIVE ‘CALLIPILLARS?!?!?!” 😆😍Kids are just the best, and ForKids shows them the sky’s the limit! ♥️🦋

04/21/2023

Shout out to everyone who is running an internship program, or saying yes to spending time with a student as part of “job shadow” day, or visiting schools for career day. You just never know. This brainy beauty is our Senior Education Manager at ForKids. A film crew working on a very special project interviewed her this week. While eavesdropping - because that’s part of my job now 😊, I heard Shereka say she began as an INTERN with ForKids - 18 years ago. Not only has her talent stayed within the organization for nearly two decades, Shereka has risen to the top of her department. It all began with an internship. So thank you to everyone who has a hand in making these connections. And good luck to everyone on the hunt for professional purpose!

03/18/2023

Love getting these ForKids stories out!

Javon Rivera, mom, and entrepreneur is the definition of where you start is not where you have to finish.

03/15/2023

These shows are always fantastic!!

2️⃣days left until opening night! Be sure to get your tickets 🎟️ for “Finding Nemo” live on stage at the Sandler Center this weekend at hurrahplayers.com!

You don’t want to miss this incredible show!

02/28/2023

If you are a landlord seeking a tenant to respect and care for your house while they call it their home, a ForKids family is for you!

Family of 10 needs a place to call home!

Way back in May 2022 we began looking for appropriate housing for this large family. Sadly we've had no luck. ( )

If you are a LANDLORD or you know a landlord who would like to work with ForKids to give these folks a home at long last, please use this link to reach out to us - https://www.forkids.org/landlords. We know 10 people who will appreciate you to the moon and back!

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕

12/16/2022

ForKids added a pickleball tournament to the “Field Day ForKids” event three years ago and the response has been fantastic! Below is a great photo by Becky Lyle and a few words I pitched to Pickleball Magazine about using this super-popular game for good! Thanks again to Cedar Point Club and “Sip n’Pickle” for their support and to everyone who came out to play.

12/02/2022

Click the link ⬇️ and then YOU TOO can say you know “The Happiest Art Teacher in the World!!!” 😊
Jennifer McDuffie is one of many incredibly devoted educators at ForKids. This collaboration with Virginia MOCA is something the children we serve will never forget. ♥️

11/29/2022

It works!! Thank you for considering ForKids today!

For a decade, Calie was in active addiction, in and out of rehab. When she became pregnant, she suddenly had to choose what kind of life she would give her unborn child.

She chose sobriety. She chose education. She chose economic independence.

Calie enrolled in an economic mobility program at ForKids. She began classes at a community college. She attended mental health sessions to manage her stress in a healthy way.

One year later, Calie is sober, she has saved $10K for a deposit on a home and she is pursuing a degree in counseling. She is the mother of a beautiful baby girl! Cali chose well!

Support ForKids on Giving Tuesday to help us help more families find their way out of poverty and into a productive, stable life. Donate by texting TuesdayGiving to 41-444 or visit our website at www.forkids.org.