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 devastation across a 12-county area. “On this second anniversary of the devastating floods of 2016, we continue our commitment to be...
Month: June 2018
Parish Disaster Committees Formed
By Kate Kosydar, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Disasters leave survivors with many critical needs (physical, psychological, etc.). Catholic parishes often find themselves at the center of the response and recovery effort – whether the church is ready or not! Wouldn’t it be amazing for Catholic churches across the state to be ready? The Catholic community...
New Mission and Vision Statements Provide Inspiration
By Katie Hinerman Klug Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has unveiled new mission and vision statements that communicate the organization’s purpose and goals for the future. “This was a comprehensive process that involved a lot of reflection and input from staff as well as our board of directors,” said Paula Taylor, CCWVa Board of Directors...
Bright Future Ahead for Student from Welch
By Matt Atwood, Southern Regional Director The St. Mark’s Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Vienna, Virginia. Each year since 1989, this large church of over 2,000 members has supported the outreach efforts of Catholic Charities West Virginia to assist persons in need in McDowell and Summers Counties....