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CFOV Announces 2026 River Valley Health Fund Grant Recipients
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 River Valley Health Fund (RVHF) grants. A total of $139,015 has been awarded to 17 organizations working to improve health and expand access to resources for individuals and families throughout the Ohio Valley. The River ... Read more
Investing in Our Future: St. Clairsville Public Library Foundation Fund
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Some investments don’t pay dividends for a few years, they pay them for generations. More than two decades ago, the Board of the former St. Clairsville Library Foundation made a decision that would shape the future of the library. On September 10, 2003, St. Clairsville Library Foundation Fund was established with the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, setting an ambitious goal: build a ... Read more
Stealey Community Fund Awards Over $450k to Tyler County
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The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is pleased to announce the 2026 grant awards from the Stealey Community Fund. This year’s grants total $451,593.60 and will support 16 projects throughout Tyler County, with a special emphasis on Middlebourne. Ruth Stealey Green, a retired teacher and the fund’s founder, established the Stealey Community Fund ... Read more
Staff Spotlight: Debbie Stanton
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Meet one of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley’s Program Directors, Debbie Stanton. With 11 years under her belt here, she’s the kind of person who knows where every grant has been and where it’s going, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Debbie’s work touches every stage of CFOV’s grantmaking ... Read more
Staff Spotlight: Janet Nolan
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Meet Janet Nolan, director of stewardship and office manager for the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley. Chances are, if you’ve ever called the office or walked through the door, she was the first voice you heard or the first face you saw. Her role at CFOV covers a lot of ground. She ... Read more
CFOV Announces 2026 Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grantees
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WHEELING, W.Va. — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) and its affiliate, GIVE Belmont County, are pleased to announce the 2026 grant recipients of the Belmont County Enrichment Fund (BCEF). This year, 13 local organizations will receive grants totaling $66,463 to support projects that enhance the quality of life across Belmont County. The BCEF grant program offers ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Announces Field of Interest Grant Awardees
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WHEELING, W.Va. — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Field of Interest Fund Grants. Made possible through the generosity of donors who entrust CFOV to respond to evolving community needs, these grants will provide a total of $44,545 to support 17 organizations throughout the Ohio Valley. ... Read more
Charitable Giving, Due Diligence, and How The Community Foundation Can Help
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Many people want to be thoughtful in their charitable giving, but that doesn’t always make the process easy. In fact, one of the most common challenges donors face is simply feeling confident in their decisions. With so many worthy organizations, urgent needs, and compelling opportunities, it can be difficult to know where to start—or how ... Read more
