WV: Philanthropy
Turning a Disaster Into a Cookout – One Flood Response
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The floods have been tragic and disastrous, but they also gave folks a chance to show the instinct for neighborliness West …
State Budget Cuts Put $13 Million in Child, Family Money "At Risk"
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Advocates for early-childhood and family-support programs have delivered a symbolic $13 million check to West Virginia lawmakers …
Debt Charity Rolling Jubilee Says it’s Time to Organize
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - After an astonishingly successful run - buying up and forgiving debt - the Rolling Jubilee has said it is time to do more: …
WV Using Bypassed Federal Funds for Foster Kids' Independence
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia has missed out on hundreds of thousands of dollars intended to help foster children start independent lives as they …
$50 Million Milestone for Chesapeake Bay
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A $50 million milestone is being marked this week. That's the total amount of grants awarded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust (…
Bad News/Good News on Disconnected Young People
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The bad news is that West Virginia has a high rate of unemployed youth not in school. The good news is there are things …
“Occupy Philanthropy?” Study Examines Givers and the Wealth Gap
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - "The super rich grew more charitable last year, as public opinion of them became less so," according to a report compiling the …
Don't Be Taken by Year-End Giving
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Year-end charitable donations are important for many West Virginians - but it's just as important to do some research before …
‘Santa Calls’ for WV National Guard Families
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - The West Virginia National Guard is helping Santa visit Guard members' families that he might otherwise miss this year. Susan …
Kids’ Chance: For WV Children of Workers Killed, Disabled On the Job
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - One of several reports on the Upper Big Branch mine accident 18 months ago comes out this week from the United Mine Workers Union…
Before You Write that Donation Check...
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - It's the season for giving and sharing – and when most people give to charity, they probably expect most of their donation …
Cost of Adoption at All-Time High: Help for WV Families
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Adopting a child can now cost $40,000 or more, with rules that vary from state to state and country to country. Lacking federal …