You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things.” – Mother Teresa At Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), we are committed to reducing poverty. As the causes of poverty are complex and varied, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for those we serve. Collaborations with...
Winters in Wheeling can be brutal. The cold weather puts many of our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness at increased risk of illn ess and even addiction relapse. Unfortunately, social distancing requirements related to the pandemic mean that the Neighborhood Center on 18th Street is not large enough to accommodate a warming center along with...
January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty in our country. Across the state, Catholic Charities West Virginia staff and volunteers meet people and families daily who are impacted by poverty. Since poverty looks different from one person to another, it can be challenging...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced it will join Hazel’s House of Hope in Morgantown. Hazel’s House of Hope is located in the former Ramada Inn on Scott Avenue – a building that is being converted into a social service hub to house multiple non-profit organizations. “Catholic Charities views this opportunity as much more than...
A key part of the mission of Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is working to ensure that every child in our state has access to the services that he or she needs to be healthy, happy, and to reach his or her full potential. Our CCWVa Child Care Food Program helps to support the health...
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that offers nutrition assistance to individuals and families who qualify as low-income. Formerly known as food stamps, the program has a goal of helping people access nutritious food while helping them stretch their budget. Catholic Charities West...
An innovative community health model for care transition has been launched in Wheeling, West Virginia. Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has piloted a Hospital Transition Program in partnership with WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. The program provides a supportive transition for high-risk patients as they are discharged from the hospital. “For people who have been in...
Sister Jane Harrington has been elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa). “Sister Jane’s love for all West Virginians, as well as her understanding of board governance and the issues around poverty, make her a tremendous asset,” said Beth Zarate, CCWVa President and Chief Executive Officer. “Her...
On June 20, many Cameron, West Virginia residents’ lives were changed as heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in the Marshall County town. Volunteers in the surrounding area immediately began assisting families whose homes were damaged. “As soon as we heard on the news about a flash flood in Cameron, our team stepped up,” said Diana...
Helping our clients find safe and stable housing is an important part of our work at Catholic Charities West Virginia. This includes assisting our neighbors in understanding their rights as tenants and advocating for themselves. The Eastern Panhandle Successful Renters Program was created to educate and equip tenants with the information and tools they need...