WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s River Valley Health Fund (RVHF) grants. A total of $123,628 has been awarded to 14 organizations working to strengthen the health and well-being of communities across the Ohio Valley.
The RVHF continues the legacy of the former River Valley Health Foundation, which was established following the sale of Ohio Valley Medical Center and East Ohio Regional Hospital. The fund supports nonprofit organizations in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel counties in West Virginia, and Belmont, Jefferson, Monroe, Guernsey, and Harrison counties in Ohio. This year’s grants focus on addressing healthcare vulnerabilities, expanding access to resources, and supporting innovative programs that promote long-term community health.
“We are honored to support organizations that are making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors,” said CFOV Executive Director Susie Nelson. “From expanding food access and health screenings to providing critical medical equipment and mental health supports, these projects reflect the wide-ranging health needs of our region. Each grant will help ensure individuals and families throughout the Ohio Valley have access to the care and resources they need to thrive.”
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| Organization Name | Project Name | Awarded |
| AIM Women’s Center | Community Doula Program Expansion | $ 10,000.00 |
| Belmont County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division Probation Department | Healthy Supports for Belmont County Probation Youth | $ 7,000.00 |
| Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network- Northern Panhandle Parents as Teachers | Brooke County Community Food Access Project | $ 7,500.00 |
| Catholic Charities West Virginia | Hospital Transition Program | $ 10,000.00 |
| Cumberland Trail Fire District #4 | Equipping CARES for Community Health Outreach and Education | $ 8,950.00 |
| Hoops for the Heart VFD | 2025 Health Screenings | $ 10,000.00 |
| Marietta Health Foundation | Woodsfield Health Clinic Electrocardiograph (EKG) Machine | $ 7,178.00 |
| Medical Park Foundation | ER Forensic Imaging Enhancement Project | $ 10,000.00 |
| Ohio County Schools – Madison Elementary | Madison Anchor | $ 8,000.00 |
| Ohio Hills Health Services | Screening Tools to Promote Good Health through Early Intervention | $ 10,000.00 |
| Ohio Valley Health Center | OVHC Laboratory Testing Supplies | $ 10,000.00 |
| Thoburn United Methodist Church-St Clairsville Council of Churches Food Pantry | Nourishing our Neighbors: Dairy & Protein Access Program | $ 5,000.00 |
| Urban Mission Ministries, Inc. | “Mission Fresh” | $ 10,000.00 |
| Wheeling Health Right, Inc. | Providing the Underserved with Dignity and Respect Through State-of-the Art Dental Equipment | $ 10,000.00 |
| $ 123,628.00 |
