West Virginia University Foundation, Inc. Archive

For Focus Forward 2025, the seventh event in a series of summits designed for public and private sector leaders to explore emerging issues that will impact West Virginia’s workforce and economy

To connect every West Virginian, especially children, low-income or underemployed workers, and people with disabilities, to the appropriate healthcare system

To conduct an organization-wide strategic plan in preparation for a transition in leadership

For the Champions Luncheon, an annual event which unites business leaders and changemakers from around West Virginia to celebrate the Champion of Children award winners

To create workshops and panels during the Mtn Craft Film Festival that foster conversations around filmmakers, filmmaking, funding, creativity, continuing education, and networking to advance community and economic development opportunities in the region

For grants to community-based, people of color-led groups or organizations to advance racial justice initiatives and build capacity for continued work across West Virginia

To provide housing and community development organizations in West Virginia with summer interns; creating future capacity in the nonprofit housing and community development sectors

To distribute brand new clothing, home goods, and other vital necessities to impoverished and underserved populations throughout West Virginia

For EveryChild NOW to advance child well-being through five critical aspects of a child’s life: education, economy, connection, neighborhood, and healthcare

For the West Virginia Mountain Railroad Historic Trail project, which aims to activate the strategy for a new 107-mile regional trail connecting 20 towns and hubs between Elkins, Blackwater Canyon, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal