Building on the foundation of feeding the hungry, food programs have always been a core piece of Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) work to fulfill its mission. In recent years, the closures of grocery stores throughout Appalachia have led to limited access to fresh produce and other healthy whole foods for many West Virginians. These...
Month: January 2021
Catholic Charities Opens Day Shelter for Homeless in Wheeling
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) has opened a day shelter for those experiencing homelessness. The facility is located on the first floor at 1114 Market Street. The space is provided rent-free by Regional Economic Development. “When the pandemic closed our day shelter at the Neighborhood Center in Wheeling, we knew that the people we serve...
Catholic Charities Community Center Opens in Charleston
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) recently opened its new Catholic Charities Community Center on Quarrier Street in Charleston, West Virginia. “We’re excited our new location is in the midst of the community we serve,” said Bill Hagy, CCWVa Western Regional Director. The center is a part of the campus of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral...
New Year Message from Our CEO
I am incredibly proud to be a part of Catholic Charities West Virginia and our work as the social service arm of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Working together we serve vulnerable West Virginians while addressing the most pressing community issues and focusing on solutions to eradicate poverty. We are called to put our faith in...