CHIP of Roanoke Valley 2024-2025 Annual Report

A Year of Impact and Love A look back at the moments, milestones, and meaningful connections that shaped this year

Fiscal year 2024–2025 has been one of the most exciting yet here at CHIP of Roanoke Valley. We kicked off the year with our 3rd annual Back-to-School Celebration, where we handed out 500 backpacks and provided 67 free haircuts. We continued to see great success with our 23rd annual Breakfast with Santa. This past year’s event was our most successful yet, with three sold-out seatings and a day full of new and improved interactive activities. These two signature CHIP events get better every year. We also introduced two initiatives that brought even more joy and connection to our families and the broader community. Family Winterfest, a new celebration just for enrolled families, included a toy shop, dinner, and a cupcake decorating station. We loved seeing families come together to share in the holiday spirit. This year, we launched an additional Wellness Rodeo location at Melrose Plaza, in partnership with Calm Clinic and Caravan and United Way. The Melrose community has welcomed us with open arms, and we’re grateful to bring vital wellness resources to this vibrant neighborhood. One of our biggest achievements this fiscal year was the remodel of our basement. Thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, Jeff Woods, and Avis Construction, we were able to complete our dream of a newly renovated, fully functioning Family Resource Center. This space is critical to our work at CHIP, and we were thrilled to host a ribbon cutting in April to celebrate the transformation of the basement, along with several other areas that have been reimagined in recent years. These updates make it easier than ever to provide high-quality care and support to the families we serve. Of course, it wouldn’t be a CHIP update without celebrating the generosity of our donors. We’re proud to share that we surpassed our fundraising goal by $76,643. These funds go directly back into our programs and help us continue building a stronger, healthier community. Be sure to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter to stay connected throughout the year.

“As I sit and reflect on my first year at CHIP, all I can think to say is how thankful I am to be part of such an amazing organization and community. Our dedicated and caring staff make it easy for me to do my job and reach my fundraising goals. CHIP is a vital piece of our community, and I’m grateful I get to share our mission and values with others. I love seeing families thrive. It’s the best reminder of why we do what we do. I also love seeing the community come together for our signature events. There’s nothing like watching so many people show up to support children and families. From planning events to creating fun staff self-care activities, I truly enjoy all my days at CHIP. Our work wouldn’t be possible without our amazing donors, volunteers, and community partners. So thank you for supporting CHIP and for helping make our community a better place. I’m excited to see what my next year at CHIP holds and can’t wait to keep building on the incredible work we’re doing together.”

Tiffany Dennis Major Gifts Officer