Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from Catholic Charities USA to support outreach and disaster case management efforts for individuals and families affected by Hurricane Helene, primarily in Mercer County, with outreach extending to surrounding areas. This grant enables Catholic Charities West Virginia to deepen its...
On September 27, 2024, the winds of Hurricane Helene swept through Mercer County, leaving behind a trail of destruction—and a call to compassion. For Mark, whose home of more than 30 years was struck by a falling tree, the storm marked the beginning of a long and uncertain road to recovery. What began with homeowner’s...
Catholic Charities West Virginia has worked to ensure that people who can’t come to our traditional food pantry can still keep their kitchen stocked. Staff and volunteers at Catholic Charities Loaves & Fishes Outreach Center deliver 10-12 food bags each week to individuals with physical disabilities or extenuating circumstances that make a visit to the...
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...
In May 2024, the Princeton location of Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) launched the Grab n’ Go Lunch program, thanks to the insight and dedication of Southern Regional Director Matt Atwood and Program Assistant Wendy Wilkerson. Recognizing a critical gap in the community’s access to food, Matt and Wendy stepped up to fill the void...
Outreach Coordinator, Kevin Richmond, is pictured with volunteer, Sandy Surber.
By Matt Atwood, Southern Region Director A group of individuals who selflessly volunteer their time and talents in the Southern Region of Catholic Charities West Virginia were honored with an appreciation luncheon on Tuesday, July 17. Matt Atwood, Southern Region Director, Nancy Blankenship, Southern Region Program Assistant, and Mary Kelly, SNAP Outreach Specialist in the...
By Matt Atwood, Southern Regional Director The St. Mark’s Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Vienna, Virginia. Each year since 1989, this large church of over 2,000 members has supported the outreach efforts of Catholic Charities West Virginia to assist persons in need in McDowell and Summers Counties....
At the young age of 16, Sandra Roberts made the decision to leave school, get married and start a family. After 32 years of marriage, Sandra is now the mother of two adult sons and has five grandchildren. At the end of 2016, Sandra made another big decision. She decided that she wanted to start...
Christopher first came to Catholic Charities West Virginia for assistance in November of 2014. At that time, he was struggling with part time employment and lack of transportation. He traveled to the Southern Region Office by bus and met Program Assistant Nancy Blankenship. That day he not only received assistance with obtaining food, but he...