Catholic Charities WV Information Archive

The Pathway to a New Career

Latasha W., Alyson H., Danae S., Amber R., Tabitha M., Melissa F., Sara D., and Jonah C. are the eight most recent graduates of West...

Chief Executive Officer Announced

Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced Mark Phillips has been named president and chief executive officer, effective May 1. Phillips currently serves as CCWVa’s chief...

Education: The Pathway to Opportunity

Education is the pathway to opportunity, especially for someone like Logan. Logan dropped out of high school in 11th grade. “I didn’t like school,” he...

Finally Feeling at Home

“Jane” was home with her family as flooding began in her community in March 2021. She and her family did what they could to elevate...

Winter Shelter Opens at Catholic Charities

The temporary winter shelter for adults experiencing homelessness in Wheeling has opened in the grand ballroom of the Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) administrative building....

Catholic Charities Converts Ballroom to Overnight Shelter

Several individuals and organizations have spent months collaborating to find a space to provide temporary overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness this winter in the...

Catholic Charities West Virginia Celebrates Charity in Action

Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2022 Charity in Action Award: Michela Dorsett, Positive Spin and WVU Center...

Volunteer Spotlight: Quenton Northcraft

Quenton Northcraft has a passion for service, and he uses his talents and gifts to improve the lives of other people. He is a devoted...

Emergency Assistance: Keeping the Lights on for Mary

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, many of our sisters and brothers are struggling. Catholic Charities West Virginia provides the services...

Catholic Charities Improves Access to Healthy Foods in Food Deserts

A quick run to the grocery store is an errand no longer possible in many rural areas of West Virginia. “It’s all closed. There’s nothing...

Helping Families Stretch Their Budgets

Jeremy and his wife found themselves struggling to keep food on the table for their family of five when Jeremy’s hours were cut back at...

Catholic Charities Celebrates New Offices at Hazel’s House of Hope in Morgantown

Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) celebrated the opening of its new offices at Hazel’s House of Hope in Morgantown on August 10 with an open...

Working for Social Change

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has been working for social change across the United States for 53 years. Created by the United States...

Preparing for a New Life

Stephanie Harris enrolled in classes at the Catholic Charities Community Center of Huntington when she was eight months pregnant and living at a recovery house....

The Farhan Family’s Story: A Journey to Safety

Fleeing Danger “Our life [in Syria] was very good for us; we [were] very comfortable – my husband and my two small children,” said Adelmira...

“The Options Wouldn’t Have Been Available to Me Anywhere Else” – Chrystal’s Story

Chrystal has been working with the Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) Adult Education program for a few months to get back on her feet. Chrystal...

Working toward a Common Goal

You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things.” – Mother Teresa At Catholic...

Warming Hearts and Hands in Wheeling

Winters in Wheeling can be brutal. The cold weather puts many of our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness at increased risk of illn ess and...

Raising Awareness about Poverty

January is Poverty Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to raise awareness and call attention to the growth of poverty in our country. Across the state,...

Catholic Charities Joins Hazel’s House of Hope in Morgantown

Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced it will join Hazel’s House of Hope in Morgantown. Hazel’s House of Hope is located in the former Ramada...