KINGWOOD — Despite the pandemic there are still those who choose to help others, including Lynn Housner, who started the Hunger Project. Since its inception in December, the organization has […]
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Preston food insecurity continues to rise
Pantries see 26% increase in need among residents KINGWOOD — Food assistance needs continue to rise in Preston County as the pandemic stretches on. “Following an initial spike this spring, […]
Holiday Food Drive
Pantry Plus More shares most sought after items by Olivia Murray omurray@dominionpost.com Local food pantries are especially in need of donations during the 2020 holiday season, which coincides with a post-Thanksgiving […]
United Way shares stories from the community
We’ve officially entered the season of giving, and while we’re all shifting our focus to the spirit of the season, it’s also time to reflect on the year. And oh, […]
Ways to give ramps up on Giving Tuesday
Dec. 1 is a big day for nonprofit organizations across the United States and the rest of the world. The day is dubbed Giving Tuesday, which was created in 2012, […]
The elephant in the room
18-year-old creates children’s book to raise awareness of hunger By Jana MackinNewsroom@DominionPost.com There’s an elephant in the room at Hannah Marie Povroznik’s house: Mella, a blue elephant who struggles with […]
United Way gives $88K to offset COVID issues
Grants will help nonprofits feed, house, transport, test and more The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties awarded several grants through its COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to assist […]
Emerging Leaders program helps UW ’s message reach young people
Legacy brand. Those words come to mind when one mentions the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties. And it’s true. The United Way has been serving this community for […]
Postcard program brings seniors together
Pen pals help ease isolation during COVID pandemic Zach Cruze is getting the postcards ready to go out today. Yes, postcards. Those things your grandparents and great-grandparents would take a […]
Doctors lead effort to raise funds for food bank
WVU Today More and more West Virginians, financially burdened by the COVID-19 pandemic, are turning to food banks to put meals on their tables — and one team of West […]
