The Lewis County Senior Center in Weston, West Virginia, has been a community hub for seniors and individuals with disabilities since 1971, providing a place to gather, share meals, and access services that support their independence, health, and well-being. The most recent addition to the center’s services is its Senior S.K.I.P. (Still Keeping It Physical) Program, which was funded by a $5,049.25 Healthy Communities grant from the Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon in 2022. The … [Read more...]
Heart and Hand House
For more than 57 years, Heart and Hand House in Philippi, West Virginia, has played a vital role in the health and wellbeing of Barbour County residents, providing support for their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs through a variety of programs and services. The house opened in 1965 as an experimental ministry with seed money from the Women’s Division of the Evangelical United Brethren Church to address the needs of those facing hunger and uncertainty due to unemployment. The … [Read more...]
The Committee on Aging for Randolph County
Maintaining proper nutrition is vital for seniors as it can help prevent and treat many illnesses, diseases and health-related issues. That’s why The Committee on Aging for Randolph County, better known as the Randolph County Senior Center (RCSC), in Elkins, West Virginia, has provided healthy, affordable meals to seniors through its nutrition program for over 40 years. Senior center members not only receive delicious, well-balanced meals, but they benefit from opportunities to socialize and … [Read more...]