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...
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced the recipients of its 2024 Charity in Action Award in Huntington: Carol Bailey, Rory Chapman, and Teresa and Jim Jeffrey. “Our Charity in Action Award honors charitable persons and groups for their devotion to the service of others,” stated CCWVa President & CEO, Mark Phillips. “Our honorees have shown...
Situated in the heart of the capital city, the Charleston office of Catholic Charities often encounters people experiencing homelessness and responds to their needs with dignity and respect. One summer day, a simple conversation with a woman named Karen sparked a transformative initiative. Karen’s request for basic items like Q-tips revealed a pressing need within...
Housing the main program offices for several of Catholic Charities WV’s statewide programs in Charleston makes for a good fit. HomeCare, Migration and Refugee Services, SNAP enrollment assistance and Disaster Services call the Kanawha Boulevard office home-base. Besides their scope of service being in common, they share that they provide services to special vulnerable populations;...
The western region of Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is a ten county area in the southwestern corner of West Virginia, and there is much work being done in the region. Vital services include food assistance, personal care items and financial assistance with utility termination and rental evictions. More intensive services help people improve their...