FAIRMONT – The Union Mission was a hot ticket on a 17-degree afternoon Tuesday. “We had 27 people come in last night to stay,” said Jeff Benedict, the clergyman who […]
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Tygart Valley United Way wants to give you all the credit — come tax prep time
FAIRMONT – Getting ready to do your taxes doesn’t have to be a taxing proposition, Casey Gilbert will tell you. In fact, said Gilbert, who is community impact director of […]
9/11 memorial wall unveiled at Cheat Lake VFD
It was an emotional yet inspirational moment Wednesday afternoon during the unveiling of a Sept. 11 commemorative mural outside Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department. The mural is meant to honor the […]
How the United Way helps those in need here at home
Health. Education. Financial Stability. Basic Needs. Those are the four key areas in which the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties works to help those in need right here […]
Imagination Library sends books to young children
Do your kids love to read, are learning to read, or are you trying to get kids excited about reading? Well, I have the best news — there is a […]
Leadership Monongalia is a great way to meet new people
As children, opportunities to learn and make friends are plentiful. School. Extracurricular activities. Clubs. Recess. When you become an adult, those opportunities don’t present themselves nearly as often, and even […]
Power of the Purse proceeds support Imagination Library
“Inspiring kids to love to read became my mission,” says Dolly Parton, famous country singer and founder of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. “In the beginning, my hope was to simply […]
Corporate Cup offers friendly competition
Let’s say your workplace is still remote only and you’re tired of looking at the four walls in your home office. Or, perhaps, your workplace is a hybrid model, so […]
Helping the food insecure
Representatives from more than a dozen local nonprofit organizations that serve people in need of food gathered Thursday morning for a discussion on how they can work together to better […]
United Way teams with bank, law firm to talk board of directors skills
United Way of Mon and Preston Counties joined with Huntington Bank and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC on Thursday to talk excellence. The group gathered for its Board Member Excellence Training […]
