Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.
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‘Numbers To Show The Need’: Volunteers Offer Glimpse Into W.Va. Homelessness With Annual Count
Note: A shorter version of this story was published Jan. 30, 2025. Each year, thousands of volunteers and ad...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHuntington Low Barrier Homeless Shelter In Jeopardy
During last month’s cold snap, Huntington’s low barrier homeless shelter stayed at full capacity. The shelter director says the facility - with its limited restrictions - is unique in West Virginia, but now faces an uncertain future. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGrassroots Community Efforts Step Up To Mitigate Dangerous Cold For Homeless
West Virginia is coming out of a deep freeze, but winter is far from over and cold weather and the potential for more snow lingers. Across the state, resources for those who find themselves outside or without heat are limited, but grassroots efforts are e...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsVolunteers Go The Extra Mile To Accurately Count Homeless
Volunteers and housing advocates have wrapped up a massive count of the state’s homeless population, a 24-hour national initiative known as the Point in Time count.
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Huntington Mayor-Elect Lays Out Plan To Tackle Homelessness
The man about to lead West Virginia’s second largest city is gearing up to tackle one of its biggest challenges. Homelessness is a growing challenge in Huntington and throughout West Virginia. ...
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