ThisAbility Special Needs Family Support

ThisAbility Special Needs Family Support WE are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization servicing children & adults with special needs & their families. EIN # 45-4989080 thisability.org

The mission of ThisAbility is to educate, advocate, and foster awareness and acceptance within our community for both children and adults with disabilities and their families. Providing support and resources for the families we serve, we are dedicated to ensuring they have access to services, programs, and activities that enrich their lives. ThisABILITY is devoted to making a difference in the com

munity and enriching the lives of individuals with special needs. Our organization provides:
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Resource center for children and adults with
disabilities allowing artistic expression and community engagement
On site activities throughout the year.
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Community Events & Activities

Caregiver Paint & Lunch

Adaptive Sports Camp

Horseback Riding & Lunch

Christmas Party

Christmas Assistance Program

Online support groups

Resources & Information

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🎁 Sponsor a Family This Christmas! 🎄ThisAbility is looking for caring individuals, businesses, churches, and community o...
09/10/2026

🎁 Sponsor a Family This Christmas! 🎄

ThisAbility is looking for caring individuals, businesses, churches, and community organizations to help bring Christmas joy to local children and families.

By sponsoring a family, you can help provide Christmas gifts for children age 18 and under, including children with disabilities and their siblings.

Your generosity can remind a family that they are supported, remembered, and surrounded by a caring community during the holiday season. ❤️

Would you like to sponsor a family?

Send ThisAbility a private message to get started!

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🎄 Christmas Assistance Is Here! 🎁ThisAbility is preparing to bring holiday joy to children and families in our community...
09/10/2026

🎄 Christmas Assistance Is Here! 🎁

ThisAbility is preparing to bring holiday joy to children and families in our community!

Families interested in receiving Christmas assistance must:

✨ Have at least one child with a disability
✨ Demonstrate a financial need
✨ Live in Virginia within one hour of Petersburg
✨ Have attended at least one confirmed ThisAbility-sponsored event

Qualifying events include Caregiver Paint & Lunch, Center Activities, our Christmas Party, Easter Party, and Sweetheart Dance. Christmas Assistance does not count as an event.

All siblings age 18 and under may also qualify.

Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance. Approved families must be available to pick up their gifts on the designated day. Sponsored families will be contacted after November 15.

Apply or learn more here:
https://www.thisability.org/christmas-program

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Address

135 West Tabb Street
Petersburg, VA
23831

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm

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