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...
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Free Cooking Classes
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...
Mardi Gras Gala
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...
Charitable Distributions
Act quickly to complete your gift before the Dec. 31, 2014, deadline. Congress passed legislation renewing the charitable IRA rollover, and the president signed the bill last week. Act quickly if you are considering a gift taking advantage of this popular option in order to support Catholic Charities West Virginia. Frequently Asked Questions: What is a...
WJU World Record Event
Originally posted on WTRF.com. WHEELING – Students in a Wheeling Jesuit marketing class are aiming to break several world records for a good cause. The group’s main goal: to get as many people as possible to do a headstand at once during a new event, called “WJU Half Blast.” Half Blast, created by WJU seniors...