Read Mission Moments from Catholic Charities West Virginia and discover stories of hope, compassion, and impact.
When a woman was discharged from the hospital, she faced an uncertain return home. In the middle of February’s snowstorms, she and her husband were living in a mobile home without heat after their furnace broke. With little food in the house and two dogs depending on them, the challenges of recovery felt overwhelming. Thanks...
For many Mercer County residents, the personal care pantry at Catholic Charities West Virginia’s Princeton office provides a vital connection to cleaning and hygiene supplies. Some of our neighbors have little to no disposable income after they pay rent and bills, and they rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for food. They struggle...
As we get older, asking for help is not always easy. An elderly man reached out to Catholic Charities West Virginia after falling behind on his electric bill. Living on a fixed income, he had done everything he could to stay on top of his expenses, but a few unexpected costs left him with impossible...
Last December, after the government shutdown, a grandmother raising her four grandchildren came to the Kingwood Food Pantry looking for help. Like many grandparents who unexpectedly become caregivers, she was doing everything she could to keep life as normal as possible for the children in her care. The pantry was able to provide food, but...
At the Neighborhood Center, a simple idea turned into something meaningful for everyone involved. During a recent Positive Affirmation Day, Franciscan interns Katie S. and Anna N. invited neighbors to take time to reflect on their own worth and the value they see in others. At first, some participants were unsure about joining in. It...
This past winter, a family in Mineral County faced the very real possibility of losing heat in their home. For a multi-generational household already managing serious health challenges, the loss of gas service would have made daily life unsafe. The grandfather had recently lost his job and spent more than a month in the hospital,...
On a hot August day, an elderly neighbor walked into the Catholic Charities West Virginia office in Parkersburg looking for help. His electric service was set to be disconnected that very day, and the amount he owed felt impossible to manage on his own. Program Assistant, Keith Eddy, got to work right away. He reached...
When Sarah’s health began to decline, it quickly affected every part of her life. She had to leave her job due to ongoing illness and found work as a housekeeper so she could continue supporting her family. As a single mother of two, she balanced caring for her children with managing a serious medical condition...
By: Micah Underwood, Grant Manager at CCWVa This post is part of a series that explores how the work of Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) aligns with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. For a brief summary of the principles, click here: www.ccwva.org/2026/02/12/the-foundation-of-our-mission-catholic-social-teaching-in-action. There’s something about walking into a room where people know you. They...
For Mr. B., home is more than a place to live. Tucked into the hills of Wyoming County, it is a reflection of his family’s history, sacrifice, and love. Originally built in 1975 by his uncle as a small store, the structure was later transformed into a home through the hard work and dedication of...