The Jackson-Feild Homes are special homes for at-risk girls between the ages of 13 and 18 years. The main campus is located in Jarrett, VA with a satellite home, Eleventh House, in Richmond. The organization was founded by Episcopalians in 1855, and currently provides counseling, education and skills training for approximately 53 girls on their various campuses. The Ann Mason Guild sponsors the girls residing in Marshall Cottage, which houses approximately 12 girls at one time. In most cases, the girls remain at Jackson-Feild for approximately one year.

This Christmas season, as in years past, the Guild is planning to purchase a variety of gifts for the girls. Particularly popular have been nightshirts, bathrobes, phone cards, slipper socks, Wal-Mart gift cards, personal care items, and journals. In years past, we have also been asked to donate special items for the cottage, and accordingly, have bought both a VCR and a microwave for the girls to enjoy in their leisure time. The gifts must be in the mail no later than the end of November. Therefore, the collection of monetary donations is needed now, so that purchases can be made.

The Ann Mason Guild also continues to collect items for the birthday gift bags which are sent to the girls during the year. A sincere thanks to everyone that has contributed so much to the Jackson-Feild Home in the past. Rest assured that all donations have been, and will be, well spent and appreciated by the girls either at Christmas or for their individual birthdays.

Checks may be made payable to the Ann Mason Guild, and placed in the alms basin or brought to the Ann Mason Guild box in the church office. Please be sure the checks are earmarked for Jackson-Feild.

Any questions may be directed to Nancy Bireley or Anne Poad.