Catholic Charities West Virginia
Comprehensive Case Management program to help families improve health and well-being.
WellnessWorks Program incorporates the distribution of nutritionally sound food items and written educational materials for individuals with chronic health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol.
Grant Awarded: $15,500
Funding Priority: Health & Wellness
Catholic Charities West Virginia website
Committee for Aging for Randolph County
Meals for seniors, ages 60 and over, throughout Randolph County from nutrition sites at Randolph County Senior Center in Elkins and satellite locations throughout the county.
Grant Awarded: $5,000
Funding Priority: Health & Wellness
Committee for Aging for Randolph County website
Highland Community Builders
Conference and travel expenses for the Wellness Collaborative Healthy Home Program Manager attendance at American Society of Aging Leadership Institute’s Annual Conference.
Grant Awarded: $3,415
Funding Priority: Leadership Development
Highland Community Builders website
Marshall University Research Corporation
The West Virginia Wisdom Tooth Project provides dental care education, tailored treatment plans, dental hygiene products, and oral cancer screenings for the senior population at senior centers and congregate meal sites.
Grant Awarded: $13,098
Funding Priority: Health & Wellness, Lifestyle Education
Marshall University Research Corporation website
Marshall University Research Corporation
Care Coordination/Community Health Worker Project for High Risk Diabetes Patients – Patient care is coordinated by a team comprised of a health care provider, a nurse, and a Community Health Worker.
Grant Awarded: $15,500
Funding Priority: Health & Wellness, Lifestyle Education
Marshall University Research Corporation website
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council
Mileage reimbursement for volunteers making home visits to seniors requiring assistance with home and personal care duties.
Grant Awarded: $7,000
Funding Priority: Health & Wellness
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council website
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council
“Fit to Serve” physicals for Foster Grandparent Program participants.
Grant Awarded: $2,000
Funding Priority: Health & Wellness
Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council website
Milan Puskar Health Right
Expansion of the LIGHT project’s harm reduction program to Lewis and Upshur counties.
Grant Awarded: $3,000
Funding Priority: Health & Wellness
Milan Puskar Health Right Website
Nicholas County Family Resource Network
Extension of Nicholas County Child Advocacy Center services to Webster County.
Grant Awarded: $10,000
Funding Priority: Lifestyle Education
Nicholas County Family Resource Network Website
Upshur County Family Resource Network
Buckhannon Annual Children’s Festival Annual and the community baby shower which shares information on childhood immunizations, dangers of smoking & drug use, parenting skills, healthy eating, and exercise.
Grant Awarded: $1,000
Funding Priority: Lifestyle Education, Health & Wellness
Upshur County Family Resource Network website
Webster County Family Resource Network
Healthy Ways = Healthy Days Program: Six-week series of classes that will cover food safety, sanitation practices, food preservation, healthy food choices, shopping, and healthy food preparation, with a special focus on healthy choices for diabetics.
Grant Awarded: $7,448
Funding Priority: Lifestyle Education, Health & Wellness
Webster County Family Resource Network website
Webster County Health Department
Health Matters: Four-week program to address obesity and diabetes through healthy eating and exercise.
Grant Awarded: $820
Funding Priority: Lifestyle Education, Health & Wellness
Webster County Health Department website
West Virginia Council of Churches
VISTA worker in Lewis and Upshur counties to address substance use disorder by raising awareness in congregations and communities.
Grant Awarded: $7,000
Funding Priority: Lifestyle Education,Health & Wellness
West Virginia Council of Churches website
Women’s Aid in Crisis, Inc.
Victims Services Fund to assist adult, teen, and child victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking with personal items, transportation, medical needs, relocation services, and support services.
Grant Awarded: $17,500
Funding Priority: Health & Wellness
Women’s Aid in Crisis Website
