The Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation was chartered in 1966 as a tax exempt non-profit.  Early benefactors of the Foundation were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Carlson.  Mr. Carlson was the inventor of the xerography process...a product known today as Xerox.  The Center is named after Dorris Carlson's mother, Sarah Bonwell Hudgins.

The Foundation enables the disabled by supporting dynamic programs.  The Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center is a place for the intellectually disabled to work, a place to live in a safe, caring environment, and a place to learn to live independently. 

The Foundation provides that support on our 38-acre campus located at 1 Singleton Dr. (off Battle Road) in Hampton, Virginia near the intersection of I-64 and Big Bethel Road. Included are residences, a vocational/industrial center, a commercial kitchen/cafeteria, a gymnasium, and an inclusive state-of-the-art Child Development Center.

We provide a home to services that improve the lives of adults and children with disabilities.  The programs on our campus are provided by Eggleston Services and include a sheltered workshop, an adult day support program and an inclusive child development center. 

The child development center in the Richard M. Bagley, Sr. Child Development Center is currently being re-organized and will re-open under Eggleston Services guidance in January.  Special-needs children along with non-disabled children from the community will attend this program in our state-of-the-art building.

The ongoing activities on the campus lead to new friendships, new skills and a sense of accomplishment. The campus is home to Boy Scout Explorer Post 140, the largest Boy Scout special activities group in the United States. Camp Parkitan, Special Olympics games, and Monday night dances and games keep everyone busy every season of the year! Please see the Events page for more information.

In order to meet the challenges of the current philosophy of a more inclusive environment for those with disabilities, the Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation must provide more and better facilities. By enhancing existing buildings and expanding facilities, the Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Foundation can provide the space needed to serve those in the community who are waiting for the opportunity to obtain job skills.

The generosity of caring people help to provide funds for the upkeep of the gymnasium, where the dances are held, the maintenance of the pavilion and picnic area, which serve as the training ground for the Special Olympic games, and Camp Parkitan, which offers a week of summer fun on the campus.

The renovation of the Rufus R. Kennedy Industrial Center and the Singleton Cafeteria were made possible by generous giving. Most recently, donations of money, time and in-kind gifts have helped make possible the building and furnishing of the new Richard M. Bagley Sr. Child Development Center and the construction of our fourth group home, The Howland House.

Planned Development of Facilities The Foundation is responsible for maintaining and renovating existing buildings and developing new facilities. Future plans include: Build an additional residential facility Expand/improve swimming facilities Click here to find out how you can help.