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...
Catholic Charities West Virginia is honored to announce the recipient of the 2025 Charity in Action Award: the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV). This esteemed award recognizes individuals and organizations whose dedicated commitment to service and partnership profoundly impacts our communities. “Charity is love in action. We seek organizations that truly reflect that...
On Wednesday, December 11, Catholic Charities West Virginia opened an overnight winter shelter for the homeless at Hazel’s House of Hope, located on Scott Avenue in Morgantown. The shelter, located one floor below the agency’s Grace Shelter, opened ahead of its originally scheduled date of December 15 in response to incoming winter weather. “With a...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) awarded the recipients of its 2024 Charity in Action Award in Princeton: Monica Mills, Lori Bishop, and The Mommy Ministry. These three honorees were the first ever in this region, as it was the inaugural Charity In Action Awards Event in Princeton. “Our Charity in Action Award honors charitable...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has officially opened Grace Shelter, an overnight emergency shelter for adults experiencing homelessness in Morgantown. The shelter, located within Hazel’s House of Hope on Scott Avenue, will now be operated by CCWVa after transitioning from Bartlett Housing Solutions. “This new emergency shelter reflects our mission to serve the most vulnerable...
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...