2026 VVA Banquet and Silent Auction coming soon: June 13th at 6pm, Homewood Church of Christ
Prayers and Support Encouraged!
It’s been many, many months since we’ve seen the Land of 1000 Hills. After planning a trip to Rwanda in March that had to be cancelled, we were quite disappointed. We are definitely missing our friends and family at VVA.
Our church, the Homewood church of Christ, has been supporting Virunga Valley Academy and the Miller family (the founders of the school) from its beginnings. The Missions Committee at Homewood church of Christ has been preparing for the annual VVA fundraising banquet. Proceeds from this event go directly to teacher salaries at the school. (This is so important for the school’s functioning every year!!).
This year, the banquet includes dinner, a time of interactive learning about the school, music from the Only’s, and a silent auction! (You can participate in the silent auction even if you can’t make the banquet.) I have seen some sneak peeks of what is being auctioned, and it’s worth a look and a bid!
Here is the information:
Virunga Valley Academy Annual Fundraising Banquet & VVA Giving Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Homewood Church of Christ, Birmingham, AL
This will be an encouraging evening of celebration, music, stories from the school in Musanze, Rwanda, and a chance to partner with us as we invest in the future leaders of Rwanda and the world. Your support makes a direct difference for teacher salaries and the new high school building.
What to Expect at the VVA Banquet
Live music by The Onlys
Short videos and testimonials from VVA teachers and students
Information stations and tables highlighting the school’s vision
Silent auction (more details and bidding app in our next email)
A meaningful opportunity to give
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RSVP & Reserve Your Seats
OR
TABLE $500 for table that seats 8
Prefer to pay at the door? Just RSVP to Jennifer Presley at
jpresley@homewoodchurch.org so we can plan accordingly.
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High School Building — Construction Update
Phase 1 (infrastructure, ground floor, and 1st floor) is now underway. In faith, materials have already been purchased for the full completion of the facility — including the amphitheatre space.
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$450,000
PHASE 1 GOAL
$250,000
RAISED TO DATE
$305,000
STILL NEEDED
$145,000
How do I give to VVA?
Your gift goes directly toward students, faculty, and the ongoing work of the school. VVA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible.
You can customize the platform fee in the Zeffy donation box to a level comfortable for you.
Other Ways to Give
VVA Foundation is an approved 501(c)(3) organization through the US IRS. All gifts are tax-deductible. Here are several ways to join us financially in the work of Christ through this school:
1 - National Christian Foundation (NCF)
Search for Virunga Valley Academy Foundation in the Charity Search Bar at ncfgiving.com.
2 - Zeffy — Online Giving
Use the donate button above. You may customize the platform fee in the donation box.
3 - Mail a Check
Payable to VVA Foundation and mailed to our secure PO Box:
VVA Foundation, PO Box 4448, Brandon, MS 39047
Thank you all and we hope to see you on Saturday, June 13!
Bekah and Thom