Happy Birthday Governor Youngkin!

This week, Governor Youngkin launched Building Blocks for Virginia Families to ensure families can choose the early childhood education option that best supports their children in their most formative years and enter school ready to learn. Through Building Blocks for Virginia Families, every eligible child will be able to continue to access high quality options that meet their family’s specific childcare needs and Virginia will remain the national leader in innovative approaches to quality early education and childcare.

The Governor and First Lady also helped load the administration's Toys for Tots donations. Through the gift of a new toy or book, the Marines' Toys for Tots programs bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s disadvantaged children. To date, Toys for Tots has distributed 652 million toys to 291 million deserving children. 

First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin joined the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) in commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the National Donor Memorial.  The memorial celebrates the lives saved and pays homage to donors who gave the precious gift of life through organ donation.  The First Lady met with the leadership of UNOS, donor families, donor recipients, and living donors.  UNOS is a non-profit headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Adorned for a true 'Commonwealth Christmas', Richmond's Executive Mansion is decorated for the season. The First Lady welcomed multiple groups who traveled from a variety of regions to take in the Williamsburg-inspired decor. Visitors included Ambassadors from Welcome Centers across Virginia along with Virginia Tourism Corporation President and CEO Rita McClenny;  several chapters of the Virginia Federation of Republican Women (VFRW); and spouses of United States Marines who are currently stationed at Quantico.

Governor Youngkin and the First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin welcomed all the 2023 Spirit of Virginia award recipients to the Executive Mansion. The Spirit of Virginia Award recognizes unique qualities and standout achievements across the Commonwealth and salutes Virginians for their uncommon contributions in private industries, education, culture, the arts, and philanthropy.

'A Commonwealth Christmas' at the Executive Mansion offers contemporary twists on centuries old #homehistory Christmas traditions, utilizing natural design elements that have remained seasonal staples from the Commonwealth’s earliest documented celebrations to today. Reminiscent of days past when decorations were not intended to last from year to year but enjoyed in the present moment, nature’s beauty is captured this season in Virginia’s home. Seen by early settlers as good luck tokens for the coming year, halls are decked with evergreen boughs and fresh flora, feathers and fruits ordain the mantles in reference to the Della Robia style wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg. Plan your visit to the Mansion this holiday season to take in 'A Commonwealth Christmas.' Tours will be held each Tuesday and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm through December 15th.

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