Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

With over 160 scholarship funds available through a single consolidated application, this is an easy opportunity for students to discover their eligibility for multiple scholarships. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. pacfwv.com/scholarships/a….

Visit our site and complete the Consolidated Scholarship Application to be considered for this and 160+ other awards. pacfwv.com/.../scholarshi… The GFWC – West Virginia Scholarship Fund is a statewide scholarship and not limited to the Foundation's service region.

Local charities or their supporters who want to learn more about Give Local MOV 2025 can call Julie Posey at 304-428-4438. Community members are encouraged to “like” the Give Local MOV Facebook page (@GiveLocalMOV) and visit our website for more info. pacfwv.com/news/pacf-prep…

The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation held their 62nd annual meeting with regional affiliates to discuss the community foundation’s performance within the past year. wtap.com/2025/01/25/par…

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) remains a significant issue in the Mid-Ohio Valley, affecting individuals, families, and the region’s economy. In recognition of this ongoing challenge, January serves as a time to raise awareness and highlight efforts to combat SUD.

The Foundation office will be closed most of the day today, Friday, January 24th, as we host our annual meeting. Thank you for your support and understanding.

PACF Announces Establishment of the Temple B'nai Israel Jewish Community Charitable Fund pacfwv.com/news/pacf-anno…

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High school seniors and college students are encouraged to apply. Last year, 312 scholarships were awarded, totaling $627,874. The application process is simple, convenient, and entirely online at pacfwv.com/scholarships/a…. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025.

Board member, Doug Kreinik, has completed his term of service after six consecutive years. He has been a dedicated member of the Development Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. We thank him for his knowledge, friendship, and generosity of spirit.

The YMCA of Parkersburg’s Rock Steady Boxing program, designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, recently received a $2,800 grant from the David A. Couch ALS Neuromuscular Disease Fund. Learn more here: #rock-steady-boxing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">parkersburgymca.org/programs-1#roc…

The Humane Society of Parkersburg was granted $15,000 from the Mary Ann and Doug Ketelsen Charitable Fund and the Mary M. Welch Advised Fund. If you're thinking about adoption, visit hsop.org for more information.

It's been a while, but we are back on X and ready to reconnect, share updates, and engage with our amazing community.

The Rock Steady Boxing Program, an exercise program for people fighting Parkinson’s Disease at the @ParkersburgYMCA, recently received a grant of $1,819 from the David A. Couch ALS/Neuromuscular Disease Fund administered by the @pacfwv.

To commemorate its 60th anniversary, @pacfwv sought from the public those special people who are the "hidden gems" of our region who personify the Foundation's values of partnering, learning, generosity, inclusiveness, and integrity. Here are just a few nominations:

To commemorate its 60th anniversary, @pacfwv sought from the public those special people who are the "hidden gems" of our region who personify the Foundation's values of partnering, learning, generosity, inclusiveness, and integrity. Here are just a few nominations:

Hope to see you at this weekend's Friends Of Vienna - WV Freedom Festival! We're happy to support this special event with a 60th Anniversary Special Event Grant. Check out the lineup and be sure to follow their page for more information!

We're excited to launch another year of the Foundation's Civic Leaders Fellowship Program! With help from many Foundation Initiative Partners, thirteen young people have returned to our region this summer for meaningful paid internships and civic leadership development.