Ecumenical Conference to Focus on Opioid Crisis in West Virginia Provided May 5, 2019 The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston (DWC), Catholic Charities WV (CCWVa) and the West Virginia Council of Churches (WVCC) are working together to combat the opioid crisis in West Virginia. Together, the group...
Out of the Ashes Comes a New Partnership Provided April 12, 2019 Out of the ashes comes a new partnership for Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) and the Ziegenfelder Company. The Ziegenfelder Company, a Wheeling plant known for making Budget Saver Twin and Monster P...
Catholic Charities West Virginia to Celebrate ‘Impressions of Hope’ Gala Provided February 24, 2019 Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) ninth annual gala, “Impressions of Hope,” will be celebrated from 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Wheeling Park’s White Palace ballroom. The gala will benefit the a...
Catholic Charities to Launch Relatives as Parents Program Provided February 10, 2019 Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is expanding its case management services in Wheeling to offer a new Relatives as Parents (RAP) program. The program launches in this month. “Our goal is to provide r...
Charity in Action Awards to Honor Compassionate Commitment Provided January 20, 2019 As part of its annual Impressions of Hope Gala, Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) will recognize two groups and an individual who have performed meaningful service and demonstrated deep compassion for ot...
HOPE for the Homeless — Street Medicine Team Cares for Wheeling’s Most Vulnerable Ellen Brafford McCroskey October 3, 2018 1 Imagine that you’ve just had your leg amputated. It’s an emotionally devastating and life-altering event that will change the way you go about your daily routine. Staying mobile, performing simple self-care and...
Uniting the Community with Jessica Rine Phyllis Sigal September 11, 2018 Last year during Oktoberfest at Centre Market, Jessica Rine “had a moment,” as she stood looking at the crowds lining the streets. “This event brought the whole community together,” she said. “And as the Uni...
Catholic Charities Celebrates With Communities a Year After Devastating Flood Provided July 31, 2018 A year has passed since a rare nor’easter-type storm dropped torrential rains and caused major flash flooding over an eight-county area in northern West Virginia. Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) and o...
Catholic Charities to Hold Drive for Hope Golf Scramble Provided July 1, 2018 Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) will hold its annual Drive for Hope Golf Scramble on Saturday, July 21, in Parkersburg, W.Va. The tournament will be held at the Worthington Golf Club located at 3414 Ro...
West Virginia Flood: Two Years Later Provided June 23, 2018 Over the past two years, West Virginians have come together to rebuild in the aftermath of the deadly, historic flooding of June 2016. That flooding touched 42 of West Virginia’s 55 counties and caused devastat...
Catholic Charities W.Va. Race for Hope Set Provided May 3, 2018 Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) eighth annual Race for Hope will be held Saturday, May 5, in Elkins, W.Va. The race features a half marathon and a 5k walk/run on the Allegheny Highlands Bike Trail. ...