Marshall University Program Teaching Children with Special Needs Reaches out to the Community for Additional Funding

For the fifth consecutive year, Marshall University will host the Lose the Training Wheels program, which teaches children and adults with special needs how to independently ride two-wheel bicycles. The camp is offered through a partnership between the nonprofit charity iCanShine and Marshall University. However, without more help from the community, this life-changing program may…

Concord University Accounting Students Prepare Tax Returns through VITA Program

Concord University’s accounting students once again prepared tax returns for people in the community. Nine students took an income tax class in the fall and passed Internal Revenue Service Tests to become certified VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers. Students volunteering with the program include: Jessica Blessing, Kimberly Bonds, Anthony Cornell, Craig Gilpin, Jason Halsey,…

WVSU’s SCRATCH Project and Huntington’s Kitchen to Celebrate Earth Day April 18

West Virginia State University (WVSU) Extension Service’s SCRATCH Project will celebrate Earth Day at Huntington’s Kitchen Saturday, April 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Youth in the SCRATCH Project will dedicate a tower garden system to be used at Huntington’s Kitchen and participate in an interactive healthy cooking demonstration. “The SCRATCH kids are excited to…