Since 2019, 20four7VA’s annual Thanksgiving Town Hall has been a cherished tradition—a time to honor the dedication and hard work of our support staff and virtual assistants. This year, the celebration took on a deeper meaning with the launch of our first-ever “Play It Forward” toy drive, a heartfelt initiative to give back to the community, particularly to children in shelters, orphanages, and other care facilities.

The response from our staff and virtual assistants was extraordinary. Their generosity poured in, filling our collection box with over 200 toys—each one a tangible symbol of kindness, compassion, and the spirit of giving.

About Play It Forward: The 20four7VA Toy Drive

Play It Forward is a heartfelt initiative by 20four7VA aimed at bringing joy to children in need this holiday season. For its debut, we placed a special focus on children in the Philippines—the home of many of our dedicated independent contractors—allowing us to give back to a community that holds a special place in our hearts.

Our President and CEO, Catherine vanVonno, along with members of our team, personally delivered the collected toys to Aime Home, one of Virlanie Foundation’s residential homes in Makati City dedicated to children with special needs. The gifts were warmly received by the volunteers and, most importantly, by the excited young residents of Aime Home, whose smiles made the entire effort truly unforgettable.

About the Virlanie Foundation

We chose to partner with the Virlanie Foundation because of their unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of disadvantaged children in the Philippines. Their holistic approach to child welfare, which includes education programs, residential homes, community development, advocacy and empowerment initiatives, as well as health and wellness services, aligns perfectly with our mission to make a meaningful impact.

By supporting the Virlanie Foundation, we are able to extend our Play It Forward initiative to children who need it most, especially those in vulnerable circumstances. This partnership allows us to contribute to a cause that creates lasting change and brighter futures for these young lives.

Playing It Forward

We are grateful for the opportunity to bring joy, especially during the holiday season. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the children in care serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that small acts of kindness can have. It fuels our passion to continue giving back in meaningful ways.

This experience also reaffirms our commitment to launching and sustaining initiatives that uplift the community. We are driven by the hope of spreading positivity and creating lasting change. The entire 20four7VA team is more inspired than ever to keep “Playing It Forward,” with the vision of making this initiative a lasting tradition for years to come.