In May, H.J. Holtz & Son partnered with Little Hands Virginia on the nonprofit’s annual Tablescapes fundraiser, which supports the organization’s mission to provide essentials – especially diapers – to economically disadvantaged families with young children.
Carpentry Enhances Experience
This year, Holtz & Son was a Diamond sponsor for Tablescapes, dividing last year’s 8 foot-by-16 foot paneled wall backdrop into two freestanding elements, both enhanced with dentil crown molding and trim. One 8-by-8 element, paired with the podium the Holtz team built last year, served as the focal point for speakers during the program. The other wall component, at the entry, invited photos with two paint colors (Benjamin Moore’s Precocious and Coral Rock) and floral cascades. The upper portion of the wall also showcased the logos of Little Hands, H.J. Holtz & Son, and Benjamin Moore.
“We enjoy working on Tablescapes with Little Hands,” says company president Rick Holtz. “They do such good work for the community; this is a no-brainer for us.”
Helping Those in Need
Founded in 2019, Little Hands is the region’s only organization that focuses exclusively on providing critical supplies for children from birth to age 3. Families in need are referred to Little Hands by partner agencies and providers, and the organization delivers items including books, teaching toys, formula, and – critically – diapers.
“Diaper need affects one out of every two families in our community and can impact children’s health and educational outcomes,” says Heather Farber, Little Hands’ director of development. “Many childcare providers require parents to provide eight diapers a day [when they leave a child]. If parents can’t provide diapers, they can’t drop the child off. If you can’t drop the child off, you can’t go to work.”
Tablescapes is a two-day event, with the first night featuring a cocktail reception with live and silent auctions. The following day included a luncheon and speaker. This year, 24 interior designers from across Virginia created one-of-a-kind tablescapes in keeping with the theme of “Where Stories Unfold,” using beloved children’s books for inspiration. More than 500 people participated and more than $335,000 was raised. The organization’s next large fundraiser will be the Big Diaper Drive in October.
“Last year, we collected 200,000 diapers through the Big Diaper Drive,” Farber says.
“We are currently looking for local businesses, community groups and individuals to join us in hosting a drive this fall to end diaper need in our community.”
For more information, visit littlehandsva.org and virginiatablescapes.com.