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ADVOCATE.
 Being a part of the United Way of Southern West Virginia allows to you to get involved with issues that are important to you. We are working everyday in our
communities to address the needs that impact us the most. Education, health and income are just three areas that are vital to us all. Take a look at the 26 non profit agencies that we are partnering with in 2009 to see the many different areas that are supported by our United Way.
American Red Cross
Central West Virginia Chapter
Sheri McGraw, Director, Communications & Marketing
304-255-1508
The Red Cross provides emergency assistance to victims of disaster, emergency communications for military families, CPR/First Aid classes.
Beckley Health Right
Jeff Graham, Administrator/CEO
304-253-3577
A faith-based organization working in conjunction with our key partners and supporters to provide health care to the uninsured adults in our community. This includes medications, x-rays, lab work, ultrasounds, EKG's and much more.
Buckskin Council
Boy Scouts of America
Scouting empasizes good citizenship, character development and moral and physical fitness through family based programs.
CCS Whitesville/Pettus Food Pantry
Sue Pauley, Manager
304-854-1043
Located at Pettus Grade School serving Raleigh County residents by offering food pantry services and emergency assistance to qualifying families.
Fayette County 2nd Grade Dental Program
Dr. L. Ed Eckley, DDS, Director
304-252-0771
Fayette County volunteer dentists examine all second grade students in the county each year to determine their dental needs and make referrals and recommendations as necessary.
Fayette County 4-H
Deborah Tate, WVU Extension Agent
304-574-4253
Provides formal and experimental education. Engaging youth to take leadership roles, promote life skills and get involved in their community. Provides Youth scholarships and awards.
Fayette County Emergency Food Assistance
Dave Bair, Director
304-574-3733
Provides food for the body and soul. Extra benefits includes assistance with rent and utilities and a cooperative link to other service-oriented agencies.
Fayette Starting Points
Candi Graves, Director
304-779-3109
Provides family intake and assessment health and nutrition, developmental screenings and referrals, parent and preschool education, home based outreach with no income guidelines.
Fayette-Nicholas Chapter American Red Cross
Roseann Berry, Director
304-469-4636
Provides emergency services to the Armed Forces, teaches health & safety courses, have bloodmobiles, give assistance to disaster victims, and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Friends-R-Fun Child Development Center
Judy Olson, Director
304-872-2157
A state-licensed, nationally accredited center providing pre-school/childcare for children 6 wks - 12 yrs. Adult GED, literacy and parenting classes, health education and physical fitness.
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council
Becky Pack, Field Director
304-252-9836
Provides informal education programs for girls in troops/groups focusing on self-esteem, values, relating to others, and community service in pluralistic environments through adult volunteer leadership/
High Rocks
Sarah Riley & Maribeth Saleem-Tanner
304-653-4891
Provides girl with holistic support through summer enrichment, weekly tutoring, post-graduate prep, community servic, leadership development, and mentoring to help them be positive leaders in their communities.
Hospice of Southern West Virginia
Diana Crickard, Director
304-255-6404
Provides professional healthcare, psychosocial support, spiritual care to patients with a terminal diagnosis.
Just For Kids, Inc.
Celi Van Dyke, Director
304-255-4834
Helps children and their protectors when concerns of severe abuse arise. Uses a team approach in a child-friendly facility to investigate and treat criminal child abuse.
Legal Aid of WV
Melinda A. Cooper, VAWA Attorney
Adrienne Worthy, Director
304-343-3013
Advocates for low-income, vulnerable people in order to improve client safety, health, housing, income and access to resources.
Loaves & Fishes
Catholic Charities West Virginia
Michael Vincent, Director
304-466-2110
Loaves & Fishes of Hinton assists Summers County residents through various services; Emergency food/utility assistance, children's camp, Thrift Store, SHARE food program, gardening project.
Muster Project
A. Lee Leftwich, Director
304-253-7500
Provides services to youth in an education format with instructional materials for prevention, intervention and accountability programs, in such ways as mentoring and facilitating with individuals and group settings.
New River Health Association/Mt. Hope School-Based Health Program
Teri Harlan, Director
304-465-1378
School-based health program provides comprehensive medical services; individual/family counseling; psychiatric consulatation; individual, small group, and classroom health education; dental services for low-income adolescents.
Nicholas County Starting Points
Marla Short, Director
304-846-4479
An early support programs that provides licensed childcare services, a Baby and Hygiene/Cleaning Pantry, playgroups for 3-4 yr old children, after school and family support programs.
Pine Haven Homeless Services
Raleigh County Community Action Association
Carol Griffith-Edds, Program Director
304-255-9138
Provides a variety of services to low income residents in Raleigh County including homeless services, public transportation, Head Start, LIEAP and tax preparation services.
Raleigh County Commission on Aging, Inc.
Jack L. Tanner, Executive Director
304-255-1397
Serves various needs of senior citizens with meals, transportation, fitness activities, insurance counseling, telephone assurance, respite and in home care, day care and other social services.
Southern West Virginia Fellowship Home
Ron Campbell, Director
304-253-1441
A residential transitional facility offering a fully structured educational program for the complete rehabilitation of alcoholics and drug addicts.
Summers Co. 2nd Grade Dental Program
Dr. L. Edwards Eckley, DDS
304-252-0771
Summers County volunteer dentists will examine all second grade students in the county each year to determine their dental needs and make referrals and recommendations as necessary.
The Salvation Army
Captain Bob Cornett
304-253-9541
Provides clothing, food, utility and prescription assistance, transportation aid and emergency shelter, Christmas assistance includes giving of toys, family baskets and help to senior citizens.
The Summersville Salvation Army Outpost
Lenny & Shirley Henning, Directors
304-872-1832
Provides food, utilities, rental assistance, prescription drug assistance, camp for children, Christmas toys for children, Christmas and Thanksgiving food boxes to qualified families.
Women's Resource Center
Patricia Bailey, Director
304-255-2559
Provides free, confidential crisis intervention, shelter and follow-up services to adult and child survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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