On a hot August day, an elderly neighbor walked into the Catholic Charities West Virginia office in Parkersburg looking for help. His electric service was set to be disconnected that very day, and the amount he owed felt impossible to manage on his own. Program Assistant, Keith Eddy, got to work right away. He reached...
They had just been watching the weather reports that night, like everyone else. Storm advisories were scrolling across the screen. The wind was picking up, but they never imagined how quickly it would turn. At home were a grandmother and grandfather raising their two young grandchildren, ages 4 and 6. The youngest was staying with...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is proud to announce the launch of its “Together for West Virginia” fundraising and awareness campaign, running from May 20 through June 20, 2025, culminating on West Virginia Day. The campaign aims to unite communities around a shared mission: to reduce poverty and strengthen the dignity of every West Virginian....
At 63 years old, Ms.T and her longtime partner had already weathered more than their fair share of storms—literally. In April 2024, a powerful tornado destroyed their mobile home, leaving them with nothing. Thanks to support from FEMA and WV VOAD, they were able to rebuild a small, one-bedroom cinderblock house—a place of peace and...
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...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has announced Recovery Point Charleston – Women’s Facility as the 2025 Charity in Action Award Honoree. A Luncheon was held on May 16th at Saint John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston, West Virginia to present the Charity In Action Award. “Our Charity in Action Award honors charitable persons and groups...
Guided by God’s love and our call to serve, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is expanding its reach in Huntington with a new initiative to support kinship caregivers. On April 10, 2025, we will officially launch our Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP)—a compassionate, community-based program designed to strengthen families and uplift those stepping into the...
As our Outreach office was preparing to close for the evening before Thanksgiving, an older couple approached with their young grandson. Their faces showed worry and exhaustion. They had been caring for him for months, doing their best to provide a stable home, but their fixed income was stretched thin. While many families were planning...
On a seemingly ordinary day, Will’s life was turned upside down when a tornado touched down, sending a massive oak tree crashing down on his house. “If I would have been home in bed, along with my nieces and nephews, we all would’ve been killed instantly,” Will reflects, still shaken by the thought. Instead, a...
In the heart of Parkersburg, a resilient soul named John Landon, at the age of 64, faced homelessness for seven long years. Battling fatigue and the overwhelming stress of life on the streets, John decided it was time to seek a path to change. He turned to Catholic Charities in Parkersburg, and was able to...
