Read the latest press releases from Catholic Charites West Virginia.
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced Toni Wiesberg as the recipient of its 2025 Charity in Action Award in Martinsburg. CCWVa will recognize Wiesberg at its Charity in Action Award Luncheon on Wednesday, October 22, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Martinsburg, West Virginia, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm. “Our Charity in Action Award...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced its 2025 Charity in Action Awards in Beckley will honor six dedicated Beckley Outreach Center volunteers. CCWVa will recognize the honorees at its Charity in Action Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 14, at the Historic Black Knight in Beckley, West Virginia from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. “Our Charity...
August 28, 2025 (CHARLESTON, WV) – West Virginians for Affordable Health Care (WVAHC), in partnership with the Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVA), is pleased to announce three “Cuts & Consequences” Town Halls next month in Wheeling, Morgantown and Princeton to educate residents on the impending cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), potential...
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....
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has expanded its services in Morgantown to offer a transitional housing program. “The need for transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness is significant,” said CCWVa Grace Shelter Director Jessica Thompson. “Grace Transitional Housing extends the support Catholic Charities can offer to our neighbors in need. It provides a bridge from...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from Catholic Charities USA to support outreach and disaster case management efforts for individuals and families affected by Hurricane Helene, primarily in Mercer County, with outreach extending to surrounding areas. This grant enables Catholic Charities West Virginia to deepen its...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is proud to announce its merger with St. Ursula Food Pantry & Outreach Center in Pursglove, West Virginia. This strategic partnership will allow both organizations to enhance and expand services to individuals and families facing food insecurity in Monongalia County. St. Ursula Food Pantry & Outreach Center, a long-standing and...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Weirton office to the Community Bread Basket facility. This move strengthens CCWVa’s ability to serve individuals and families in the Northern Panhandle by providing increased access to compassionate care and vital support services. While both organizations remain independent, this shared space will...
Guided by God’s love and our call to serve, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is expanding its reach in Huntington with a new initiative to support kinship caregivers. On April 10, 2025, we will officially launch our Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)—a compassionate, community-based program designed to strengthen families and uplift those stepping into the...