West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. Archive

For the West Virginia Community-driven Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative, a statewide collaborative effort aimed at expanding West Virginia’s outdoor economy through advancing local businesses and nonprofit organizations (over three years)

To increase participation in the annual West Virginia Farmers Market census and membership in the Farmers Markets through the utilization of a membership packet, educational materials, and instructional video series

For the integration of a reentry navigator model that targets justice-involved populations to improve health outcomes and successful community reentry using Marshall University’s Community Health Worker-integrated chronic care management model (two years)

To create school-based health centers for increased healthcare access to students and teachers in Ohio County Schools, beginning with Madison Elementary School

To award mini-grants designed to encourage, facilitate, and recognize innovative instructional programs in schools in southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia

To provide home repairs for low-income senior citizens to prevent homelessness and improve safety in the home

To provide opportunities for learning experiences about leadership and policy analysis through the Summer Policy Institute and student participation in Black Policy Day

To establish West Virginia representation in the Regional Public Colleges and Universities Central Appalachia Health Consortium to address health professions shortages and strengthen regional economic development

For the Philanthropic Partners Program, which strengthens the state’s philanthropic sector by leveraging foundation and corporate giving investments

To address food insecurity in central and southern West Virginia through community empowerment, strengthened feeding programs, and healthier eating initiatives