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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
Board Spotlight: Rev. Dr. Darrell W. Cummings
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WHEELING, W.Va. — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley is fortunate to have dedicated board members who bring passion and experience to our mission. This year we are pleased to welcome a community leader to our Board, Pastor and Bishop of Bethlehem Apostolic Temple Rev. Dr. Darrell W. Cummings. Rev. Dr. Cummings’ connection to ... Read more
Breaking Barriers for a Better Community Awards $30,000 to Local Programs Supporting Workforce Development
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Breaking Barriers for a Better Community (BBBC) grant. This year, a total of $30,000 has been awarded to two impactful organizations working to remove barriers to employment and support workforce development in the greater Wheeling ... Read more
CFOV Women’s Giving Circle Awards $54,900 in Grants to Support Women and Girls in the Ohio Valley
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WHEELING, W.Va. — 15 local organizations are receiving grants from the Women’s Giving Circle (WGC), an initiative of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV), to fund important projects that support and serve women and girls in the Valley. The WGC empowers women through philanthropy by making strategic, research-based grants that support programs addressing ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Announces Community Impact and 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 2025 Community Impact Grants and Field of Interest Fund Grants. These grants, made possible through the generosity of donors who have entrusted CFOV to address evolving community needs, will provide a total of $ $99,887 to ... Read more
Forging Futures: Community Impact Grants Transforming the Ohio Valley
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The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley’s Community Impact Grant program supports projects that address needs and improve the quality of life in the Ohio Valley in every corner of our eight-county service area. This competitive grant allows us to adapt and meet the changing needs of our communities. CFOV distributes and awards grants to ... Read more
