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 a nine-year-old girl grew worried for her family, she turned to someone she trusted, Hannah Cooper. Hannah is a volunteer at the local girls’ dance company and also serves as a Service Specialist with Catholic Charities West Virginia. Hannah reached out to the child’s 86-year-old great-grandmother, Sandra, who leads their four-generation household. Their electricity...
At 63 years old, Ms.T and her longtime partner had already weathered more than their fair share of storms—literally. In April 2024, a powerful tornado destroyed their mobile home, leaving them with nothing. Thanks to support from FEMA and WV VOAD, they were able to rebuild a small, one-bedroom cinderblock house—a place of peace and...
The Turner family came to Catholic Charities West Virginia during a time of significant challenge. Like many families working hard to make ends meet, they were navigating delays in receiving their SNAP benefits while also contending with barriers to accessing utility services due to previous outstanding balances. Recognizing their determination and commitment to creating a...
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...
On March 21, 2024, life changed drastically for Ms. P., a dedicated grandmother raising two grandchildren in her cherished home of 23 years in Hardy County. That afternoon, wildfires erupted in the woods behind her house. “I called 911 twice,” Ms. P. recalls, “They said if we needed to evacuate, they would let us know....