For the 18th year, the Parish of St. James of Charles Town continued their tradition of spending a week in Webster Springs to complete housing repairs and assist the community. Local residents who qualify as low-income are often unable to make necessary repairs to their homes, and as a result, suffer from chronic health conditions...
Month: August 2021
Beginning Flood Recovery in Cameron
On June 20, many Cameron, West Virginia residents’ lives were changed as heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in the Marshall County town. Volunteers in the surrounding area immediately began assisting families whose homes were damaged. “As soon as we heard on the news about a flash flood in Cameron, our team stepped up,” said Diana...
Catholic Charities Provides Successful Renters Program
Helping our clients find safe and stable housing is an important part of our work at Catholic Charities West Virginia. This includes assisting our neighbors in understanding their rights as tenants and advocating for themselves. The Eastern Panhandle Successful Renters Program was created to educate and equip tenants with the information and tools they need...