1. They serve and are based in our communities. “If you really want to give strategically, give to improve the quality of life where you spent 30 or 40 or 50 years—not just four years,” says Parkersburg Area Community Foundation executive director Judy Sjostedt. “If you’re gonna make a life here, why not improve the place where you and your…
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Highlighting the creative ways community foundations across the state are meeting specific needs now and forever. Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Civic Leaders Fellowship. As the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation’s leaders developed their strategic plan, they identified priorities to improving their region’s vitality. Talking to local citizens, PACF learned that residents were most concerned about education, employment and economic development. Interestingly,…
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Learn more about the Community Foundation serving your area. 1. Beckley Area Foundation Fayette, McDowell, Raleigh, Webster, and Wyoming 2. Barbour County Community Foundation Barbour 3. Boone County Community Foundation Boone 4. Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Tyler, and Wetzel 5. Community Foundation of the Virginias McDowell and Mercer 6. Community Trust Foundation Mineral 7….
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The editors of WV Living have eaten their way around the state. Here are five of our favorite burgers in West Virginia. 1.) Gonzoburger in Charleston At Gonzoburger you’ll find handcrafted burgers with creative toppings in a cool and eclectic atmosphere. 2.) Farmer’s Daughter in Capon Bridge There’s a reason this Capon Bridge butcher was voted our best burger in…
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West Virginia’s Mid-Ohio Valley is packed with opportunities to get outside and put some steps on your FitBit or miles on your bike. Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll or something a little more extreme, the region has an adventure that’s sure to suit your tastes. History Re-created Hop the sternwheeler ferry out to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park….
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