As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, many of our sisters and brothers are struggling. Catholic Charities West Virginia provides the services people need to experience safety and security. Our Emergency Assistance program is one example. We can act quickly when a client receives a shut-off notice for electricity or gas. As...
A quick run to the grocery store is an errand no longer possible in many rural areas of West Virginia. “It’s all closed. There’s nothing near us no more,” said Roger Kline, a resident of Ritchie County, WV. Kline and his family live in an area classified as a “food desert” by the United States...
Jeremy and his wife found themselves struggling to keep food on the table for their family of five when Jeremy’s hours were cut back at work. While his income had slowed, the bills did not. Medical issues did not slow, the family car still needed gas, and the kids still needed to eat. Catholic Charities...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) celebrated the opening of its new offices at Hazel’s House of Hope in Morgantown on August 10 with an open house and a blessing by Bishop Mark Brennan. Hazel’s House of Hope is located in the former Ramada Inn on Scott Avenue – a building that has been converted into...
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has been working for social change across the United States for 53 years. Created by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, CCHD works with a two-pronged approach. One arm educates Americans about the realities of poverty. The other arm confronts the unique challenges of those living in...
Stephanie Harris enrolled in classes at the Catholic Charities Community Center of Huntington when she was eight months pregnant and living at a recovery house. She did not have many of the items expectant parents excitedly prepare. Our team went to work to break down barriers and determine the best course of action to help...
Fleeing Danger “Our life [in Syria] was very good for us; we [were] very comfortable – my husband and my two small children,” said Adelmira Farhan.* “But the war started and we were forced to leave the country.” In 2014, Adelmira and her husband, Amar, fled Syria with their two children. They applied to seek...
Chrystal has been working with the Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) Adult Education program for a few months to get back on her feet. Chrystal came to us as a condition of her bond after getting out of jail for a drug-related offense. “At first I had to be here,” Chrystal said. “Now I see...
You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things.” – Mother Teresa At Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), we are committed to reducing poverty. As the causes of poverty are complex and varied, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for those we serve. Collaborations with...
Winters in Wheeling can be brutal. The cold weather puts many of our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness at increased risk of illn ess and even addiction relapse. Unfortunately, social distancing requirements related to the pandemic mean that the Neighborhood Center on 18th Street is not large enough to accommodate a warming center along with...