ThisAbility Special Needs Family Support

11/11/2025

🚂✨ ALL ABOARD! ✨🚂
Join us for a Polar Express themed Brunch with Santa!
Step onto the magic tracks and into a world of winter wonder — where the lights glow, the cocoa is warm, and Santa is waiting at the end of the journey with a gift for. ❄️🎅🏽✨

ThisAbility’s 11th Annual Christmas Party will take your family on a festive ride filled with:
🎄 Brunch & Pictures with Santa
🎁 A Special Gift from Santa
📖 Storytime
🎶 Music & Dancing
🧇 Chicken, waffles & more
🎨 Crafts & Christmas Fun!

📅 December 13th • 12:00 PM
📍 Chester Christian Church

✨ Only those with tickets may board this magical ride — don’t miss it!
Registration: ThisAbility.org

SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Contact: 804-926-8101 | TaraSample@thisability.org
ThisAbility Special Needs Family Support

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Hello Friends

The holiday season is almost here, and at ThisAbility, we’re so excited to once again offer our Annual Christmas Assistance Program! Each year, this program helps bring joy, hope, and holiday cheer to families in our community who are raising children with disabilities.

We’d love for you to take part — but please remember, there are a few requirements that must be met in order to qualify this year.

Who Can Apply?
Families are eligible if they meet all of the following:

1. A completed application.

2. Parent or legal guardian must be the one applying.

3.At least one child with a disability/special needs diagnosis (ages 0–18). All siblings age 18 and under living in the same home may also qualify.

4.Demonstrated financial need.

5.Participation in at least two ThisAbility events, groups, or activities in 2024–2025.

6.Must live within 45 minutes of Chester, VA.

7.Families approved and matched with a sponsor must be able to pick up their items.



*PLEASE NOTE: FAMILIES WHO DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE THIS YEAR*

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10/04/2025

You asked for it and you got it!!

🎉 NES Vendor Village Pop-Up Market Saturdays! 🎉 STARTING October 18th!

Hosted by NES Co****le Lounge
5699-12 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 (two doors down from Ben & Jerry’s)

Discover Unique Local Finds Every Saturday!
Just in time for the holidays! 🦃🎄

🛍 When: Every Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (some vendors might choose to stay longer)

🏠 Where: NES Co****le Lounge – indoor, family-friendly, climate-controlled

👛 Shop: Handmade gifts, co****le bags, gear, licensed sports products, local crafts, treats, and more!

Why Visit?
-Support local small businesses and entrepreneurs
-Find unique gifts and one-of-a-kind items
-Enjoy a boutique-style market with a fun, relaxed vibe
-Participate in weekly shopper raffles for prizes

Special Feature: STORE OF THE WEEK!
One vendor each week is highlighted as the Store of the Week, featuring a mini pop-up in our Hospitality Room all weekend!

EXTRAS:
Coffee, snacks, and drinks available for purchase

Co****le courts and Kids Zone – shop and play!

Perfect Saturday morning outing for families and friends

📣 Follow us on social media for weekly vendor highlights and raffles!

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Questions or Vendor Inquiries:
Email: contact@nesco****lelounge.com
Phone: 757-540-5998
Limited booths available for a true boutique experience