MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – On Wednesday, December 11, Catholic Charities West Virginia opened an overnight winter shelter for the homeless at Hazel’s House of Hope, located on Scott Avenue in Morgantown. The shelter, located one floor below the agency’s Grace Shelter, opened ahead of its originally scheduled date of December 15 in response to incoming winter...
On Wednesday, December 11, Catholic Charities West Virginia opened an overnight winter shelter for the homeless at Hazel’s House of Hope, located on Scott Avenue in Morgantown. The shelter, located one floor below the agency’s Grace Shelter, opened ahead of its originally scheduled date of December 15 in response to incoming winter weather. “With a...
One of the greatest things about the state of West Virginia is its sense of ownership and community. At Catholic Charities, our mission is straightforward yet profound: to serve our neighbors across all 55 counties within our state. As the largest nonprofit social services provider in West Virginia, we assist our neighbors in their greatest...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) awarded the recipients of its 2024 Charity in Action Award in Princeton: Monica Mills, Lori Bishop, and The Mommy Ministry. These three honorees were the first ever in this region, as it was the inaugural Charity In Action Awards Event in Princeton. “Our Charity in Action Award honors charitable...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) held a luncheon on October 14th at The Purple Iris in Martinsburg to present the agency’s 2024 Charity in Action Award to Margarita (Maggie) Garrido-Cortes. “Our Charity in Action Award honors charitable persons and groups for their devotion to the service of others,” said Jeremy Wanless, CCWVa Eastern Regional Director....
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has officially opened Grace Shelter, an overnight emergency shelter for adults experiencing homelessness in Morgantown. The shelter, located within Hazel’s House of Hope on Scott Avenue, will now be operated by CCWVa after transitioning from Bartlett Housing Solutions. “This new emergency shelter reflects our mission to serve the most vulnerable...
Catholic Charities West Virginia is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated 28th Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, a cherished community event with a mission to help those in need. This year’s fundraiser will take place on September 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center located on 18th Street in...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) recently relocated its Romney Office to a space on East Main Street in Romney. “This new space will allow us to provide services in a more professional manner, respecting the dignity of those we serve,” said Jeremy Wanless, CCWVa Eastern Regional Director. The CCWVa Romney Office provides emergency financial assistance...
On a seemingly ordinary day, Will’s life was turned upside down when a tornado touched down, sending a massive oak tree crashing down on his house. “If I would have been home in bed, along with my nieces and nephews, we all would’ve been killed instantly,” Will reflects, still shaken by the thought. Instead, a...
Not long ago, a local resident we’ll call “PJ” visited our Elkins pantry, bringing with her a story of remarkable transformation. When PJ first arrived late last year, she was in a state of distress. Having recently relocated from another part of West Virginia, she faced an unstable living situation and a potentially dangerous environment....