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The Community Foundation Kicks Off $1.5 Million Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Wetzel County Hospital Radiology Department
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New Martinsville, W.Va. – WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital, in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV), is proud to announce the launch of a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to enhance its radiology department. The first goal of this campaign is to provide local access to cutting-edge breast cancer screening technologies for women ... Read more
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Awards more than $200,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
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WHEELING, W.Va.– The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is pleased to announce that more than 100 area students have been awarded scholarships totaling $233,254 to support their attendance at colleges and universities across the country. CFOV administers more than 70 scholarship funds, each with set criteria and a competitive application process, designed to ... Read more
Celebrating Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Fostering Community Growth
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FLUSHING, Ohio — Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history—the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, symbolizes the end of slavery in ... Read more
The Stealey Community Fund Advisory Committee Announces 2024 Grant Awards Totaling more than $400k for Tyler County Projects
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TYLER COUNTY, W.Va. — The CFOV is pleased to announce the 2024 grant awards from the Stealey Community Fund. This year’s grants total $407,060.00 and will support 14 projects throughout Tyler County, with a special emphasis on Middlebourne. Ruth Stealey Green, a retired teacher who was the fund’s founder, created the fund in honor of ... Read more
Staff Spotlight: Jess Puglisi-Sanders
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Jess Puglisi-Sanders, a dedicated program officer, has been an invaluable part of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) since February 2016. Specializing in scholarship administration, she covers a diverse range of fund types, ensuring that each one operates smoothly and effectively. In her role at CFOV, Jess’s expertise shines through ... Read more
The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Launches Inaugural Grantmaking Cycle for the River Valley Health Fund
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WHEELING, W.Va. — The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley is announcing the launch of its inaugural grantmaking cycle for the River Valley Health Fund (RVHF). This fund carries on the legacy of the former River Valley Health Foundation, which was created as a result of the sale of Ohio Valley Medical Center and East ... Read more
Shelby Davis Joins Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley as New Communications Specialist
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WHEELING, W.Va. – The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) is proud to announce the appointment of Shelby Davis as their new communications specialist. A seasoned journalist and media professional, Davis brings a profound connection to the Ohio Valley and a wealth of experience that promises to elevate CFOV’s outreach and impact in the ... Read more
Warwood Middle School Girls Transform Restroom into Inspirational Haven
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WHEELING, W.Va. – In a heartwarming initiative led by a group of spirited sixth-grade girls, Warwood Middle School unveiled the transformation of the girls’ bathroom, aimed at fostering empowerment and camaraderie among the female student body. The project was born out of a desire to revitalize the restroom spaces and create an environment that uplifts ... Read more
