Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) recently relocated its Romney Office to a space on East Main Street in Romney. “This new space will allow us to provide services in a more professional manner, respecting the dignity of those we serve,” said Jeremy Wanless, CCWVa Eastern Regional Director. The CCWVa Romney Office provides emergency financial assistance...
Catholic Charities West Virginia is pleased to announce that it has received a generous donation of $2,500 from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation™. The donation will support the SNAP Outreach and Enrollment Program, which plays a crucial role in assisting individuals and families in need to access the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “We are deeply...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) received a donation in the amount of $89,080 from donor, Edward Klash, which will be used for CCWVa’s Hospitality House in Wheeling. Edward Klash, a long-time resident of Weirton and dedicated electrician at Weirton Steel Company, has left a remarkable legacy of generosity following his passing. Mr. Klash, an alumnus...
Catholic Charities West Virginia and their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Outreach Program (SNAP) are grateful to the Walmart Foundation for their generous grant, facilitated via Catholic Charities USA. During the fiscal year 2024, The Walmart Foundation contributed $41,000 to support their local SNAP outreach and enrollment efforts, advancing their mission of aiding West Virginia’s most vulnerable...
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...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced the recipient of its 2024 Charity in Action Award: the Life Hub. The Life Hub is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created as a program of the Wheeling Housing Authority partnering with the City of Wheeling. The goal of the Life Hub is to acquire and operate a spacious, year-round...
Published in the News-Register on Oct. 15, 2023 Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of Catholic Charities West Virginia in response to the recent story titled “Wheeling Facing a Dilemma in Handling Homeless Issues,” which was published on October 4, 2023, in The Intelligencer. Our organization is deeply concerned about the proposed ordinance that...
The evening of October 12th, 2023, was nothing short of extraordinary as the Martinsburg community came together to celebrate the incredible dedication of individuals and groups who have selflessly given their time, passion, and resources to uplift the lives of others. The 2023 Charity in Action Awards, held at the Priest Field Pastoral Center, was...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced Mark Phillips has been named president and chief executive officer, effective May 1. Phillips currently serves as CCWVa’s chief operating officer. Phillips replaces Beth Zarate, who is retiring in May. During her tenure, Zarate completed a number of new initiatives and led CCWVa to make great strides in serving...
The temporary winter shelter for adults experiencing homelessness in Wheeling has opened in the grand ballroom of the Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) administrative building. “This space has been used by our community over the past century honoring many special events,” said Beth Zarate, CCWVa President and Chief Executive Officer. “What a privilege it is...
