In The Joyful Battle of Lights is a friendly competition among Virginia light displays, all working together to meet essential needs, bring joy, and celebrate local children in foster care. By donating through your favorite display, you’ll support Worthdays—a local nonprofit that:

⭐ celebrates the important days, like birthdays, holidays + more in the lives of kids in foster care who otherwise would be forgotten

⭐ supports the child welfare workforce with training and appreciation opportunities

⭐ meets essential needs for children, youth + families impacted by the system

About the nonprofit, Worthdays

Worthdays is a Virginia nonprofit organization that serves 10 local Department's of Social Services (with 3 more in the queue that we can serve with additional support!)

We believe kids in the foster care system deserve to have a childhood in which they are unconditionally adored and provided with opportunity for joy and growth! Our nonprofit focuses on celebrating the important days in the lives of kids in foster care that often go uncelebrated, such as birthdays and holidays, along with giving kids opportunity to experience normalcy and have their unmet needs met!

Learn More

Interested in learning more or getting involved with Worthdays? Visit us on the web, on Facebook, or Instagram. We meet essential needs and celebrate important days all year long and there are many opportunities to get involved!

In The News

Check out other news features on the front page of the Richmond Times Dispatch along with appearances on CBS6 and NBC12!

2026 A Joyful Battle of Lights

Make a donation to the nonprofit Worthdays to help meet essential needs, bring joy, and celebrate local children in foster care—while cheering on your favorite light display!

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