AKA Supports Heifer

Posted by Heifer On Sunday, August 14, 2011 0 comments


Members of the AKA Sorority were out in force at yesterday's HeiferFest event at the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market. The sorority has adopted Heifer as one of its special projects, and their presence enriched the occasion with their spirited willingness to help in any capacity. One highlight of the event was their presentation of a check for $300.00 to the Heifer Volunteers of Hampton Roads to support our annual fund-raising event. We feel very fortunate to be the recipient of the generosity and kindness of these wonderful women.

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HeiferFest 2011 - Join Our Team!

Posted by Heifer On Friday, August 12, 2011 0 comments



Support Heifer International's programs to end hunger and poverty through self-reliance and sustainability.

Join our team today and help us reach our HeiferFest goal of $10,000.00!

You can make a difference. Your gift will change lives in a profound and positive way.

It's quick. It's easy. Just follow the directions below.

Go to: www.heifer.org
Choose: GIVE, Team Heifer, Team Heifer Search
Type: Hampton Roads in the search box
Choose: Hampton Roads Heifer Volunteers
Follow: The directions to "Pass on the Gift" (make a donation)

Thank You for joining our winning team!


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Sponsors for HeiferFest

Posted by Heifer On Thursday, August 11, 2011 0 comments
Heifer Volunteers of Hampton Roads gratefully acknowledges the contributions to our 2011 HeiferFest from the following sponsors:

A&L Hair Garden for Advertising (757) 340-1805
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for Fest Support, Special Donor
Associated Distributors LLC for Fest Support
Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia for Observation Hive http://beekeepersguild.org/
John Brenneman--Seagoing Cowboy for Fest Support
Bubba's Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse for Gift Certificates www.bubbasseafoodrestaurant.com/
Christian Church Uniting for Auction Quilt www.uccwebsites.net/christianchurchunitingvirginiabeachva.html
Charity Neck UMC for Advertising http://charityumc.net
Courthouse Community UMC for Advertising http://ccumc.net/
Phyllis Duncan Special Donor
EarthDance Hampton Roads 2011 for Fest Support http://earthdance-hr.com/
Francis Asbury UMC VBS for Two Llamas & Flock of Hope http://www.francisasburyumc.org
Foundry UMC for Advertising http://www.foundryumc.org
Tom and Robin Freeman of Gum Tree Farm for providing live animals http://www.gumtreefarm.com/
Invision - Custom Fabric Window Treatments Special Donor digwells@earthlink.net
Ivy Farms Church of the Brethren for One Heifer http://www.brethren.org/
John and Penny Matthews for Fest Support
Elaine and Lloyd Keafer for Libby the Cow wlkeafer@verizon.net
Keafer Cousins for One Heifer
Keefy the Clown for Performance wlkeafer@verizon.net
London Bridge Auto Service for Pig http://www.londonbridgeauto.com/
Lynnhaven Fish House for Gift Certificates www.lynnhavenfishhouse.net/
One Love Association for Fest Support http://www.onelovefestivalva.com/
Paulson and Paulson, P.L.C Attorneys at Law for Advertising http://www.paulsonlaw.net/
Kathleen M. Rice, MD for Trio of Rabbits
St. Andrews UMC for Advertising http://www.standrewsumcvb.org/
Salem UMC for Advertising http://gbgmchurches.gbgm-umc.org/salem-virginiabeach/
Jewell Shenk for Pete the Calf
The Sticky Bandit for Advertising http://stickybandit.com
Debbi Torres for Eli, the pot-bellied pig
UN International Day of Peace HR for Fest Support http://www.unpeacedayhr.org/
Virginia Beach Farmers Market for Fest Support
Virginia Beach Printing for Advertising http://www.vabeachprinting.com/
Virginia Beach Sheriffs Department for Fest Support
Virginia Beach UMC for Advertising http://www.vbumc.org/
Ken Ward for Fest Support




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HeiferFest Is In Two Days!

Posted by Heifer On Thursday, August 11, 2011 0 comments

Join us for fun in the sun!

When: Saturday, August 13, 11 am to 3 pm

Where: Virginia Beach Farmers Market (Dam Neck & Princess Anne Roads)


Living Gift Market - Donkey, sheep, goats, ducks and chickens courtesy of Tom & Robin Freeman of Gum Tree Farm, Eli the pot bellied pig courtesy of Debbi Torres

Bid on a Handmade Quilt - Ohio Star Design, King size, 96" x 96," courtesy of Christian Church Uniting Quilters

Meet a Seagoing Cowboy - Mr. John Brenneman shares his experiences

Get the Buzz about Bees - Observation beehive courtesy of the Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia. Can you spot the Queen Bee?



Keefy the Clown - Have some fun with Keefy! Games, balloon animals and more!

Milk Libby the Mechanical Cow - Give it a try!

Meet Mr. Peanut - Discover why peanuts are an important part of many Heifer projects.

See a Zero Grazing Pen - Find out why this is great for animals and the environment.

Kids have a Blast!! - Play barnyard bingo, enjoy "The Chicken and The Worm" storytime, make a chicken squawker, take a "cow pie" walk, and more!

Free Exhibits - Heifer International Headquarters (Go Green!), Urban Gardening, Oregon EATS featured Heifer Project, Seagoing Cowboys, Zero Grazing


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HVHR Volunteers to Appear on The Hampton Roads Show

Posted by Heifer On Wednesday, August 10, 2011 0 comments
Members of the Heifer Volunteers of Hampton Roads will comprise the studio audience of The Hampton Roads Show airing on Friday, August 12th at 8:00 AM. Rose Alleman, our spokesperson, will promote HeiferFest, our educational and fundraising activity, that will take place on Saturday at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market. Tune in to your local Fox station to learn more about our local endeavors and how you can support Heifer.
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This blog is the online home to a grassroots volunteer group with a common goal of fulfilling Heifer International's basic mission - "To end hunger and save the earth by passing on the gift to others.” We are an extension of Heifer International and together we are improving our world and the lives of resource-poor families while building the foundation for a peaceful world in practical, down-to-earth ways.