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Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Awards More Than $275,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce that 137 area students have been awarded scholarships totaling $276,604 to support their pursuit of higher education at colleges and universities across the country. CFOV currently administers more than 60 scholarship funds, each created with specific criteria and awarded through ... Read more
A Backpack, a Haircut, and a Boost of Confidence: 2024 RVHF Grant Healthy Supports for Belmont County Probation Youth Program
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO — With support from the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley’s River Valley Health Fund, the Belmont County Juvenile Probation Department turned $7,500 into something much bigger: dignity, motivation, and a lasting connection with youth who needed it most. Through the “Healthy Supports for Belmont County Probation Youth” program, probation officers distributed ... Read more
Did you know you can use your IRA to start a charitable fund with us?
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Do you have an IRA? Are you required to take a minimum distribution? Did you know that you can use something called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to avoid increasing your taxable income while making charitable gifts? If you do not need or want your IRA required minimum distribution (RMD), you can make a direct ... Read more
CFOV Awards More Than $20,000 in STEM Education Grants to Local Teachers
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Expand Energy STEM Grants during a special reception held on May 6, celebrating educators who are sparking innovation in local classrooms. This year, CFOV awarded a total of $20,537.12 in grants to K-12 teachers across Brooke, Ohio, ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Launches Food Security Fund with $100,000 Commitment
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WHEELING, W.Va. – As food insecurity continues to grow across the nation and Upper Ohio Valley, the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is stepping up to meet the challenge. CFOV is proud to announce the launch of its new Food Security Fund, a new resource created to support nonprofit organizations working to ensure ... Read more
2025 Belmont County Enrichment Fund Grantees Announced
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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 2025 grant recipients of the Belmont County Enrichment Fund (BCEF). This year, 13 organizations have been awarded grants totaling $50,135 to support projects that enhance the quality of life in Belmont County. The ... Read more
Board Spotlight: Rachel Keeney
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Meet Rachel Keeney, executive director of the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau and one of the newest members of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley’s Board of Directors. Keeney joined the CFOV Board in early 2025, driven by a passion for leadership development, nonprofit support, and building strong communities. ... Read more
One Year Later: Celebrating the OVGH/OVMC Preservation Project Fund at CFOV
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WHEELING, W.VA. — One year ago, a spark of hope was lit amid the dust of demolition at the former site of OVGH/OVMC. In March 2024, the OVGH/OVMC Preservation Project Fund was opened at the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) with a clear mission: to preserve and honor the legacy of Ohio Valley General ... Read more
