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Gold Chicken Friends

An inclusive community of friends of all abilities, working and celebrating together ... enhancing life for adults with disabilities  ... promoting a good life.
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2026 Gold Chicken Show

Brave Souls!

presented on September 19, 2026

Our Gold Chicken Players presented a glorious show to warm our hearts and restore our faith in humanity. They sang, danced, and thrilled all who came. Many thanks to our amazing performers, buddies, families and caregivers, volunteers, the Church of the Holy Comforter, our live band including the amazing Susan Greenbaum, People International performers from around the USA, and so many more. Here are a few pictures. Our next Gold Chicken Show will be in Spring 2028.
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What is Gold Chicken Friends?

A community of celebration, respect,
inclusion, and friendship

In Gold Chicken, friends of all abilities gather for friendship, celebration, advocacy, mutual support, and to realize a sense of purpose and self-worth.

Our mission is to enhance life for persons with any intellectual or developmental disability and their loved ones.

We have great fun! More importantly, we form friendships, build support networks, celebrate, advocate, share faith, find joy, and thrive. 

We enjoy luncheons, charity activities, sports, healthy living events, celebrations of all kinds, and our performing group, Gold Chicken Players.

Gold Chicken Friends celebrates the gifts and dignity of every person.

Gold Chicken Friends, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not for profit charity. EIN #32-0361831
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What's different about Gold Chicken?

All are welcome!

Numerous wonderful organizations in Central Virginia provide loving support for persons with disabilities, all with unique offerings.  Below are a few things that make Gold Chicken Friends different.

All Abilities

We reach out to adults with any intellectual or developmental disability.

All Homes

We reach out to families, group homes, and all residential settings.

All Loved Ones

We support friends with disabilities and their loved ones.

All Adult Ages

We support adults of all ages - teenagers through seniors. 
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What do we do? - Events & Activities

You are invited!

There's always something in the works. 
To see what's happening now and to register, go to Events - You are Invited.

2nd Sunday Luncheons

On the 2nd Sunday of each month we meet at Padow's Deli in Midlothian. This is among our oldest and most loved traditions.

You are invited!

Sunday Funday

Every second Sunday after lunch at Padow's there's always something special. 

Bingo

On the 3rd Monday of each month, we play Bingo at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. 

Special Activities  

Parties, dances, picnics, fishing, trips, art, theater, performances,  games,fitness - there's always something special in the works.
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Contact Us

Mailing Address
Gold Chicken Friends, Inc.
P.O. Box 35
Goochland, VA 23063
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