Explore stories, updates, and community impact from Catholic Charities West Virginia’s Eastern Region.
Last December, after the government shutdown, a grandmother raising her four grandchildren came to the Kingwood Food Pantry looking for help. Like many grandparents who unexpectedly become caregivers, she was doing everything she could to keep life as normal as possible for the children in her care. The pantry was able to provide food, but...
This past winter, a family in Mineral County faced the very real possibility of losing heat in their home. For a multi-generational household already managing serious health challenges, the loss of gas service would have made daily life unsafe. The grandfather had recently lost his job and spent more than a month in the hospital,...
When a young couple found themselves living out of their car, the dream of a safe, stable home felt just out of reach. An opportunity to move into an apartment finally opened the door, but like so many families facing housing insecurity, the upfront costs of a security deposit and first month’s rent stood in...
When Dan called our Romney office, he was overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. Practically overnight, his life had changed dramatically, and he’d been granted full custody of his five young children. While he worked full-time and had a steady income, the sudden increase in responsibilities, coupled with recent family challenges, had quickly drained his...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced Toni Wiesberg as the recipient of its 2025 Charity in Action Award in Martinsburg. CCWVa will recognize Wiesberg at its Charity in Action Award Luncheon on Wednesday, October 22, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Martinsburg, West Virginia, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm. “Our Charity in Action Award...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is proud to announce the launch of its “Together for West Virginia” fundraising and awareness campaign, running from May 20 through June 20, 2025, culminating on West Virginia Day. The campaign aims to unite communities around a shared mission: to reduce poverty and strengthen the dignity of every West Virginian....
Recently, Catholic Charities West Virginia participated in the first-ever Hampshire County Community Round Table—an event born out of a shared hope between local leaders: If we build it, they will come. That hope became a reality. Organized by Sherri Unger, Service Specialist at Catholic Charities West Virginia, and Tanya, Director of the Family Support Center...
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...
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...
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....