The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates has awarded more than $417,000 in grants to support 49 community-based projects. (Photo provided)

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates announced support for nonprofit organizations and charitable projects within the region through its Fall 2025 grant process.

This fall, the foundation awarded $417,871 to support 49 community-based projects that address needs throughout its 11-county service area.

The Fall 2025 grant cycle drew interest from organizations seeking support to improve health, education, human services, arts, community development and youth programs across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The awards were celebrated during the foundation’s Fall Awards Ceremony, held at the Vasan Family Center for Philanthropy on Wednesday.

The PACF received 62 applications, requesting a total of $726,818. The $417,871 in support awarded included $9,510 from the Doddridge County Community Foundation, $6,100 from the Ritchie County Community Foundation and $6,000 from the Little Kanawha Area Community Foundation affiliates.

The foundation, established in 1963, awards grants from its PACF Grantmaking funds and through a variety of charitable funds created by local individuals, businesses and organizations.

“We are deeply grateful to the individuals and organizations with donor-advised funds who collaborated with us to consider Community Action Grant applications,” said PACF Executive Director Fred Rader. “Their support, along with their intentional decision to direct resources toward local causes, strengthens our community’s nonprofits. Donor advisors contributed $237,709 during the Fall 2025 grant cycle. Because of their investment, we can respond more effectively to community needs and expand the resources available to area nonprofits working to build a brighter future for the Mid-Ohio Valley.”

The Fall 2025 PACF Community Action grant recipients include:

¯ Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department – $6,800 to purchase automated external defibrillators

¯ Artsbridge Inc. – $500 for unrestricted support

¯ Belpre Area Ministries – $1,500 for thrift store improvements

¯ Betsey Mills Club – $2,000 for renovating the resident kitchen

¯ Big Red Crew Inc. – $9,703 to support Ohio Valley Rowing Club/Parkersburg High School Crew dock replacement

¯ Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society of the MOV – $2,500 to support Blues in the Schools program

¯ Calhoun County Historical and Genealogical Society – $1,500 to support a new roof for the Family History Center Complex/Museum

¯ Calhoun County Middle School – $9,000 to support the clothing/food closet

¯ City of Pennsboro – $6,400 for Sullivan Gymnasium restroom improvements

¯ City of Ravenswood – $16,000 to provide operating support for the On Trac Program (Downtown Ravenswood Partners)

¯ City of Ravenswood BOPARC – $9,000 to install a shade shelter for Veterans Park toddler playground

¯ Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid-Ohio Valley – $4,800 for the Financial Literacy Technology Modernization Project

¯ Creston Community Building Organization – $17,000 to support the building roof replacement

¯ Doddridge Ecumenical Outreach Incorporated – $7,850 for food pantry support

¯ Ely Chapman Education Foundation – $7,500 to strengthen youth programming through capacity building

¯ Family Resource Network of Roane County – $15,000 to support supplemental food bags for school-age youth

¯ FARMacy WV: Prescriptions for Produce – $13,820 to provide FARMacy WV programs at Coplin Health Systems in Jackson County and Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia in Doddridge County

¯ Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council – $5,000 to support the Girl Scout Leadership experience

¯ Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley – $2,000 to support the cost of the roof on House #119 in Parkersburg

¯ Hearts and Hands 4 Paws – $10,000 for veterinary expense assistance for pet owners

¯ Hope House Ministries Inc. – $10,000 to support Hope House Ministries

¯ Humane Society of the Ohio Valley – $1,000 for operating expenses for the animal shelter/humane society

¯ Latrobe Street Mission – $11,000 to provide an additional case manager for one year

¯ Liberty Street Church – $18,096 for the Liberty Street Church Grace Center

¯ Lubeck United Methodist Church – $15,000 to support the Lubeck UMC Lunch SAK (Serving All Kids) Program

¯ Madison Elementary School – $4,705 for the “Clear the Air” student wellness air purification project

¯ Mineral Wells Baptist Church – $10,000 to support the food pantry/baby steps ministry

¯ Muskingum Valley Council, Scouting America – $250 to support growing scouting in the Parkersburg area

¯ Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library – $20,000 for Bookmobile replacement

¯ Parkersburg Art Center – $1,500 for health, safety and energy initiatives

¯ Pilot Club of Jackson County – $10,000 to be used to pay for the dental needs of financially eligible Ravenswood residents

¯ Ravenswood High School – $20,000 matching grant to create a student courtyard where students can gather for an outdoor class setting, lunch and socialization

¯ Read Aloud West Virginia – $11,600 to expand Read Aloud programs in Parkersburg-area counties

¯ Ripley Volunteer Fire Department – $1,500 for flood/swift water response equipment

¯ Ritchie County Family Resource Network Inc. – $2,000 for the Packs of Plenty Voucher Program (2025-26)

¯ Roane County Emergency Squad Inc. – $5,000 to purchase a training mannequin for the medical squad

¯ Sleep in Heavenly Peace – $5,000 to build and deliver 15 fully furnished beds to children in Ravenswood

¯ St. Mary Catholic School – $20,000 for phase III of the flooring project (stairways and landings)

¯ SW Resources Inc. – $1,000 to support the Substance Use Disorder Transitional Employment Program

¯ The Amputee Center – $20,000 to enrich programming

¯ United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley – $5,000 to support the Substance Use Disorder Collaborative

¯ UnPuzzled Parents Connect – $9,000 for the Knowledge is Power neurodiversity and advocacy training series

¯ Voices for Children Foundation – $7,200 to support the voices that give hope

¯ Washington County Homeless Project Inc. – $1,250 for the laundry project

¯ Waverly Activity Center – $20,000 for phase II of roof repairs

¯ Westbrook Health Services – $15,000 to support “The Living Room” at Westbrook

¯ Williamstown Woman’s Club – $9,897 for building renovations

¯ West Virginia Health Right Inc. – $10,000 for the Mobile Dental Unit in Roane and Jackson counties

¯ WVU Foundation (Extension – Energy Express) – $5,000 to support Wood County Energy Express

Those interested in learning more can follow the PACF on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PACFwv or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacfwv .

To be considered for a grant through the PACF, applicants must be private nonprofit organizations or public institutions serving at least one county within PACF’s 11-county region (Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, Wood counties in West Virginia and Washington County in Ohio). The Spring 2026 grant process will begin accepting proposals on Jan. 15. More information is available at www.pacfwv.com or by calling 304-428-4438.