Pallottine Foundation of Huntington Awards More Than $1.5 Million
The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has awarded six nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State with grants totaling over $1.5 million through its annual Core Priorities Initiative. The initiative supports projects that address food insecurity, mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder, and tobacco use prevention and cessation in the Foundation’s 20-county focus area. “These organizations have […]
West Virginia Celebrates National Voter Registration Day September 28
National Voter Registration Day will be observed throughout West Virginia on Tuesday, September 28th. According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of September. The purpose of NVRD is to create attention and interest in not only voter registration but also […]
West Virginia Breast Health Initiative Misty Bennett’s Seeds of Hope $40,000
West Virginia Breast Health Initiative, Inc. (WVBHI) is proud to announce that the Misty Bennett’s Seeds of Hope Fund is a recipient of a $40,000.00 Grant from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health. The purpose of the grant is to help fulfill WVBHI’s mission by providing support for breast cancer detection services including […]
HEPC Seeks Advisory Committee Members to Improve Primary and Rural Health Care Education
The Higher Education Policy Commission’s Division of Health Sciences is seeking nominations and applications for new members of its advisory committee, which provides guidance on initiatives aimed at improving healthcare education in West Virginia. “We are particularly interested in recruiting individuals who are interested in primary care and access to care in underserved areas,” said […]
Heritage Farm to Hold Annual Fall Festival Celebration
Heritage Farm will host its Annual Fall Festival Celebration on October 2nd. The Farm will be open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Fall Festival is a tradition at Heritage Farm. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the favorite season of many with some Family Farm Fun, good eats, awesome animals, thrilling adventure […]
Six New Volunteers Sworn in to Advocate for Kids in Foster Care
Six new community members were recently welcomed to the ranks of volunteers for children and youth in the Eastern Panhandle. Sworn in by The Honorable Judge Steven Redding, the new Court Appointed Special Advocates are community volunteers who ensure that children have a safe, permanent and caring home in which to live. Each advocate is […]