Coastal Virginia Magazine's Giving Back Awards 2014, 2015, and 2016


Coastal Virginia Magazine recently revealed the winners for their annual
Giving Back Awards, and Mariah's organization, Blankets for the Homeless,
was recognized once again after being voted #1 in 2014.


The awards aim to highlight the real superheroes across Coastal Virginia that work tirelessly to address the needs of the community and the people in it. After a nomination period and a series of online voting rounds, Blankets for the Homeless was voted #2 in our region for the 2015 year. Special thanks to Coastal Virginia Magazine's publisher, Randy Thompson; editor and chief, Melissa Stewart; Creative Director, Dave Uhrin; Videographer, Chris Conway; and everyone who voted for Blankets for the Homeless in the 2014 Giving Back Awards. We are appreciative of all those who help spread the word and bring awareness to the community about the homeless. We also want to congratulate all of the other non-profits who work endlessly for their cause to make a positive impact.



CoVa Giving Back Awards 2015


What is the most rewarding part about what your non-profit does? < br/> “It is bittersweet helping the homeless because it’s hard to see the way that they’re living, but it’s also a blessing to know that we’re making some sort of a difference in their lives. It’s just the most remarkable thing for them, and that makes everything worthwhile for us.”