On September 27, 2024, the winds of Hurricane Helene swept through Mercer County, leaving behind a trail of destruction—and a call to compassion. For Mark, whose home of more than 30 years was struck by a falling tree, the storm marked the beginning of a long and uncertain road to recovery. What began with homeowner’s...
A woman named Leigh came to our office in Romney carrying a heavy burden — a high electricity termination notice that threatened her comfort and stability. But behind that one bill was a much deeper story of perseverance and hope. Leigh had recently returned to work after being seriously injured in a car accident. During...
At Catholic Charities West Virginia, we believe that service is not only a gift we give to others—it is a path to growth, purpose, and connection with Christ. For Andrew Tiu, a third-year pre-med student at West Virginia University, volunteering at our Grace Shelter in Morgantown has been exactly that. Originally from Wheeling and a...
Guided by God’s love and our call to serve, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is expanding its reach in Huntington with a new initiative to support kinship caregivers. On April 10, 2025, we will officially launch our Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)—a compassionate, community-based program designed to strengthen families and uplift those stepping into the...
At Catholic Charities West Virginia, our volunteers are the heart of our mission. Whether they are feeding the hungry, connecting neighbors to vital services, or offering a kind word, their compassion brings hope to communities in every corner of the Mountain State. “I’ve been blessed so much, and I want to give back,” shared Paula...
February 15, 2025, began as an average Saturday for Jimmy and Melanie Dover. “It had been raining, but I was just watching tv and didn’t think nothing of it,” said Jimmy. “Then water started coming in. By supper, Melanie was yelling ‘we got to go!’” The Dovers and thousands of other people fled their homes....
As our Outreach office was preparing to close for the evening before Thanksgiving, an older couple approached with their young grandson. Their faces showed worry and exhaustion. They had been caring for him for months, doing their best to provide a stable home, but their fixed income was stretched thin. While many families were planning...
Catholic Charities West Virginia has worked to ensure that people who can’t come to our traditional food pantry can still keep their kitchen stocked. Staff and volunteers at Catholic Charities Loaves & Fishes Outreach Center deliver 10-12 food bags each week to individuals with physical disabilities or extenuating circumstances that make a visit to the...
Cultivating partnerships broadens our collective impact and builds trust within the communities we serve. We recently saw the value of this collaborative approach in our new Romney Office. Jim needed assistance with electric service at the home he shares with his son. His electricity had been shut off the day before he came to see...
When a couple found themselves homeless with their young children, they felt as if life had given up on them. Hardworking and devoted parents, they struggled to provide even the basic necessities for their family. They were facing overwhelming circumstances, and they needed help to see a way forward. Through thoughtful case management services and...