Event to Raise Funds for Catholic Charities Promise House Family Resource Center MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is inviting the public to a “Dip Dinner” April 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Lackey Hall at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 225 South Queen Street in Martinsburg, W.Va. A “Dip Dinner” is a community...
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Special Appeal to Support Services for the Elderly
Special Appeal to Support Services for the Elderly WHEELING, W.Va. — Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is making a special appeal to support the urgent needs of the elderly in West Virginia. The appeal asks to honor those who have paved the way in their most challenging years. The goal is $30,000 and will run...
CATHOLIC CHARITIES WEST VIRGINIA LAUNCHES “SNAP Application Assistance Program”
CATHOLIC CHARITIES WEST VIRGINIA LAUNCHES “SNAP Application Assistance Program” Catholic Charities West Virginia announces a new program that assists West Virginians in applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) CHARLESTON – Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced the launch of a free program designed to assist people in applying for the USDA Supplemental Nutrition...
Special Film Screening – Catholic Charities WV
Catholic Charities West Virginia to Host Special Film Screening Documentary Discusses Affects of Poverty on Childhood Development WHEELING, W.Va. – Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) will be hosting a special screening of the new film “The First 1000 Days: Investing in WV Children Where It Counts” March 26 at 7 p.m. at the CCWVa...
Neighborhood Center Expands to Provide Quality Service – Catholic Charities WV
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center Expands to Provide Quality Service WHEELING, W.Va. – Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is working to reduce poverty in West Virginia with a more connected approach in programs and services in 2015. Recent expansions at the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center (CCNC) are a part of this holistic focus on maximizing the...
Martinsburg Hairstylist Gives Back
Local hairstylists give back with special cuts February 22, 2015 By Mary Stortstrom (mstortstrom@journal-news.net) MARTINSBURG – After getting a great haircut, many people leave a salon feeling refreshed and confident. However, Sara Brink, a stylist at Dawn Renae’s Salon in Martinsburg, wants to give that same feeling to those less fortunate in the community. http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/628920/Local-hairstylists-give-back-with-special-cuts.html?nav=5006
Catholic Charities West Virginia – Mardi Gras Gala Nearly $90,000 Raised
WHEELING, W.Va. – Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) will host its fifth annual Mardi Gras Gala Feb. 14 at Wheeling Park’s White Palace at 6:45 p.m. The gala is one of CCWVa’s largest fundraisers, and the organization is thrilled to have raised nearly $90,000. The projected attendance is a record for the event and CCWVa...
Free Cooking Classes for Families in Martinsburg, WV
Free Cooking Classes for Families provided by Catholic Charities, WVU Extension and the BE-Hive MARTINSBURG, W.Va.—Healthy Cooking’s a SNAP! is a four-week series to help families with meal planning, cooking and nutrition that will be offered in Martinsburg, W.Va. The course is free to registered families and is being provided through a collaborative effort of...
Catholic Charities West Virginia’s Mardi Gras Gala to be held on Valentine’s Day
WHEELING, W.Va.—Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) fifth annual Mardi Gras Gala is set for Feb. 14 this year, offering attendees a great way to spend Valentine’s Day while helping to support the programs and services the organization brings to those in need, said CCWVa Executive Director Mark Sliter-Hays. The gala will be hosted by Most...
Emergency responders provide gifts for local families
December 23, 2014 By Samantha Cronk (scronk@journal-news.net) , Journal News MARTINSBURG – With their job to care for the well-being of the county’s residents, paid firefighters and Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority personnel chose to expand their scope of care this holiday season. http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/624820/Emergency-responders-provide-gifts-for-local-families.html?nav=5006 (subscription needed to read full text)