The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is recognizing November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, highlighting the services and housing support available to young adults transitioning out of foster care, one of the populations at highest risk of homelessness nationwide. Research shows that youth exiting foster care are significantly more likely to experience housing Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will open a new exhibition at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2 p.m. with a reception and awards ceremony. This exhibit, titled West Virginia Wildlife, is the third installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series Read More…
”Independent living is not doing things by yourself. It is being in control of how things are done.” – Judy Heumann Emily Robinson of Grantsville works for the Appalachian Center for Independent Living. (ACIL) Although she lives in Grantsville, her office is based in Charleston, West Virginia serving the Counties Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Nicholas, Pleasants, Read More…
