Explore stories, updates, and community impact from Catholic Charities West Virginia’s Northern Region.
When a woman was discharged from the hospital, she faced an uncertain return home. In the middle of February’s snowstorms, she and her husband were living in a mobile home without heat after their furnace broke. With little food in the house and two dogs depending on them, the challenges of recovery felt overwhelming. Thanks...
As we get older, asking for help is not always easy. An elderly man reached out to Catholic Charities West Virginia after falling behind on his electric bill. Living on a fixed income, he had done everything he could to stay on top of his expenses, but a few unexpected costs left him with impossible...
At the Neighborhood Center, a simple idea turned into something meaningful for everyone involved. During a recent Positive Affirmation Day, Franciscan interns Katie S. and Anna N. invited neighbors to take time to reflect on their own worth and the value they see in others. At first, some participants were unsure about joining in. It...
When the Johnson family’s work hours were cut back without warning, their income dropped almost overnight. They did what so many families do. They adjusted, stretched what they had, and hoped it would be enough. But as the weeks passed, the bills kept coming. Then they opened the mail and found a shutoff notice for...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is proud to name the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley as the recipient of the 2026 Charity in Action Award. This honor recognizes organizations whose compassion, partnership, and commitment to service make a real and lasting difference for individuals and families across our communities. The United Way of...
Morgantown, W.Va. – Catholic Charities West Virginia has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Nourishing our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity. “When...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center on 18th Street in Wheeling, W.Va. Tickets are $12 each. Dine-in and carry-out options are available. Tickets are on sale...
As recovery continues following June’s devastating floods in Ohio County, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is playing a critical role in helping families begin rebuilding their homes and their lives. While emergency response efforts addressed immediate needs – like food, shelter, and cleanup – survivors are now entering the next phase: long-term recovery. Catholic Charities...
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....
When George, a 74-year-old gentleman living alone, was referred to Catholic Charities West Virginia’s Hospital Transition Program by a hospital social worker, he was facing multiple challenges—recovering from a stroke, struggling with food insecurity, mounting utility bills, and limited mobility. From the moment Sister Jen met George in his hospital room, she found him warm...