WHEELING, W.Va. — Ten organizations providing services in Tyler County have been selected as the 2024 grant recipients from the Harry E. and Olive T. Barth Charitable Trust. A total of $115,108.00 will be distributed for arts and culture, food security and basic needs, city improvements in Sistersville, and other activities in Tyler County.
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley oversees the Trust’s grantmaking process, while WesBanco Bank, Inc. serves as Trustee and Investment Advisor. Grants from the Trust are recommended by an advisory committee comprised of stakeholders and advisors. This structure supports input from the community and encourages strategic use of available resources. Since its 2016 inception, the competitive grant component of the Trust has awarded more than $1,000,000 to support projects throughout Sistersville and Tyler County.
2025 Grant Recipients:
| Organization Name | Project Name | Amount |
| 5 LOAVES FOOD PANTRY | Turkey and Thanksgiving Box giveaway | $12,550.00 |
| Catholic Charities West Virginia | Tyler & Wetzel County Outreach | $7,000.00 |
| City of Sistersville | New Roofs for Sistersville Park and Pool Bath House and Ash Shelter | $20,650.00 |
| City of Sistersville | The Sistersville Ferry | $15,460.00 |
| Marietta Health Foundation | Bariatric Chairs for Disabilities – Sistersville General Hospital | $5,136.00 |
| Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Third Thursday Soup Lunch | Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Third Thursday Soup Lunch | $15,000.00 |
| Olive Branch Animal Rescue & Refuge, Inc. | Heating System for Cat Area Project | $14,729.00 |
| Sistersville 1st United Methodist Church | Faith Hands | $6,613.00 |
| Sistersville volunteer fire department | Industrial washer and dryer for bunker gear | $12,970.00 |
| The Center for Children and Families | Families First Fund | $5,000.00 |
