Case Management at Catholic Charities West Virginia serves to advance the organization’s mission by delivering comprehensive social services to the disadvantaged and underserved population, demonstrating the agency’s unwavering commitment to alleviating poverty among the residents of the Mountain State. Through collaborative efforts between the Case Manager and the service recipient, a strategic plan is devised...
Many of us can empathize with the desire for a homemade meal. Levi shared this longing, but his aspiration went beyond that – he yearned for the opportunity to cook that meal in his very own kitchen. “I simply crave a homemade meal… the chance to prepare it myself,” Levi said. Levi and Molly encountered...
Brian Swoze lives in Wheeling without housing. To meet many of his basic needs, he comes to the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center. “I come here because it’s a safe space,” said Brian. “There’s no judgment – just people here to help.” The Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center provides comprehensive social services, including: food and hygiene pantry...
“Jane” was home with her family as flooding began in her community in March 2021. She and her family did what they could to elevate their belongings; however, they were forced to evacuate as waters continued to rise. Jane, her husband and their three children hiked the mountain behind their home to safety. Three and...
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...
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...
Happy New Year! We are celebrating the times we answered God’s call to love our neighbor as ourselves! While the pandemic continued to negatively impact the people we serve, we are grateful witnesses to hope-filled transformation in our communities. Our staff gave out more food in 2021 than last year — which means those with...
William is a strong, hard-working person who has enrolled in our adult education services in Huntington. He has been in recovery from addiction for several months. We rejoice with William, celebrating his progress and victories! William and others in recovery have been experiencing particular struggles over the last year and a half, which makes their...