H.J. Holtz & Son Partners With Little Hands of Virginia To Support Families in Need
Little Hands of Virginia – a nonprofit founded to provide families of young children with essentials, especially diapers – knows that collaboration is key to fulfilling its mission.
“We could not do what we do without our partners,” says Heather Farber, Little Hands’ director of development.
Little Hands was founded in 2019 by Taylor Keeney, hoping to fill essential needs for families with children from birth to age 3. The organization began in Keeney’s garage, but rapid growth led to multiple moves: to a storage unit, a room provided by Second Baptist Church, and another office space. In June 2024, Little Hands moved into a 6,500-square-foot warehouse, now with an interior freshly painted by H.J. Holtz & Son.
“It was just a warehouse with visible drywall, but the Holtz team came in and really brightened up the space,” Farber says.
Holtz has been a partner since 2023, when members of Little Hands’ board recommended the company. “An interior designer made the connection,” Farber says. “We’ve been grateful for [Holtz’s] support ever since.”
To date, H.J. Holtz & Son’s involvement has primarily been through the organization’s Virginia Tablescapes event, a fundraiser in which 25 interior designers from across Virginia create over the top tablescapes in keeping with a theme. But with the new warehouse location, the Holtz team was able to do one of the things it does best: paint a space.
“It felt good to help Little Hands move into their new building, which they really needed,” says company president Rick Holtz. “A lot of people – volunteers, other partners, possible funders – go in that building, and it’s important for it to look good as well as be functional.”
Farber says the warehouse supports Little Hands’ distribution of roughly 100,000 diapers every month. In addition, the organization provides new and gently used clothes, books, toys, baby carriers, strollers, portable cribs, and formula. “We have giant shelves, stocked to the ceiling,” Farber says. “We were unable to do that before moving into this space.”
Little Hands’ clients come via referrals with more than 130 other nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and medical providers. “They let us know when a family is in need so we can get diapers and other essentials out to them,” she says.
Little Hands accepts donations Monday-Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., and occasional Saturdays, as posted on their social media channels. Monetary donations are always welcome, as the organization can purchase some items at cost.
“We rely on partnerships with local businesses to donate supplies, to help support us through the year,” Farber says. “We love any kind of donations. People are often surprised to learn that one of every two families are experiencing diaper need. Our diaper bank responds to this urgent need, making a big difference for families in our community.”
Virginia Tablescapes 2025, Little Hands’ spring fundraiser featuring tablescapes fashioned by interior designers working with the theme of “Where Stories Unfold,” will be May 8 and 9 at The Foundry at Tredegar in Richmond. For more information, visit virginiatablescapes.com.