Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced the recipients of its 2024 Charity in Action Award in Huntington: Carol Bailey, Rory Chapman, and Teresa and Jim Jeffrey. “Our Charity in Action Award honors charitable persons and groups for their devotion to the service of others,” stated CCWVa President & CEO, Mark Phillips. “Our honorees have shown...
This October, our Relatives as Parents Program held a Halloween party, bringing together costumed kids and caregivers over pizza. “It was a fun time for parents and kids to get together and celebrate the holiday,” said Diana Bell, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) Assistant Chief Program Officer. CCWVa’s Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) serves families...
In the spring and summer of 2022, West Virginia experienced four flood events spanning nine counties, resulting in over 800 reports of damage to homes and bridges. Unfortunately, these individual flood events did not meet the federal threshold for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), leaving the burden of recovery and rebuilding on...
The pressing issue of food insecurity affects one in seven West Virginians, encompassing more than 256,000 individuals, spanning across both adults and children. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role as a federally-funded safety net that reaches out to our fellow community members in need. SNAP provides food benefits to individuals and...
It’s that time of the year again – the time when hearts and plates unite to make a difference in our community. Catholic Charities West Virginia is thrilled to invite you to our much-awaited annual Catholic Charities Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, a heartwarming event dedicated to supporting those in need. Mark your calendars for this special...
We celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20th to draw attention to the plight of the millions of refugees who have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to various forms of conflict, violence, and persecution. Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) champions a clear message of compassion and solidarity for refugees, and we have the...
Quenton Northcraft has a passion for service, and he uses his talents and gifts to improve the lives of other people. He is a devoted volunteer at the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center in Wheeling. “I’m just an ordinary person doing ordinary things, and everybody could plug in,” said Northcraft. “Everybody could contribute somehow.” But the...
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. In...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) remembers the service and dedication of Paula Taylor, CCWVa Board of Directors Chairman. Paula worked tirelessly to advance the values and mission of CCWVa. She provided outstanding leadership and guidance, serving on the CCWVa Board of Directors since 2012, and serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2017....
By Colleen Rowan/Courtesy of The Catholic Spirit Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has received grants from the Walmart Foundation totaling more than $118,000. All of the funding will support the organization’s many healthy food initiatives around the state, said Patricia Phillips, Director of Development and Marketing for CCWVa. “They’re all related to nutrition and healthy...