Category: Press Releases

Catholic Charities W.Va. Announces Name Change of Program to Reflect its Mission of Helping the Elderly to ‘Live at Home with Dignity’ Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has announced that its Homemaker and Case Management Services and/or Medicaid Waiver program has been renamed Catholic Charities HomeCare to more closely reflect its mission of helping the...

From the Catholic Charities West Virginia Central Region Thank you to everyone that joined us at the 13thAnnual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner on April 17th. It was our pleasure and honor to recognize Sister Priscilla Weidenschlager, Jim & Shirley Bobela, the Morgantown Magnificat Service Team and the many people nominated by their...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

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 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...