Compliments of The 1982 Foundation, the Calhoun Family Resource Network building will be getting a facelift on Saturday, October 15. Everyone in the community is invited to the paint party at the FRN building to begin what is hoped to be a city wide sprucing up. Tina Persinger and the FRN team make so many Read More…
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Calhoun FRN Awarded $250,000 Grant to Establish a Family Support Center
Introducing the Calhoun Family Support Center – Serving Families in Need By Jame Mullins, FRN Board Vice President – WVU Extension Agent In late March 2022, Calhoun Family Resource Network (FRN) Director Tina Persinger was made aware of a major grant opportunity that would transform the FRN services provided within the community. The Family Support Read More…
Calhoun FRN Provides Multiple Resources to the Community
Calhoun Family Resource Network, located in Grantsville is a local coalition working to improve services for families and children in Calhoun County. Their organization works to assess community needs, develop local plans, promote changes, evaluate results, and assist agencies in improving the service delivery system. One such effort took place on the sidewalk outside their Read More…
“Save a Life” Event in Grantsville Today at FRN
All 55 West Virginia’s counties are participating in the annual Save a Life Day. On Thursday, September 8th, 2022 there will be an effort focused on providing the overdose reversal drug naloxone to the most at-risk members of the state’s population. For more information on this event, to receive NARCAN and the training needed to Read More…
Free Narcan Training Available for September 8
Narcan is a lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication. Calhoun FRN and QRT are providing this free training where you can learn how to properly administer Narcan to reverse an overdose. The Training will be held on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FRN office on Main Street, Grantsville, WV. This Read More…
Grantsville VFD Fire Chief Visits the FRN
Family Resources Director, Tina Persinger, invited the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department to speak to youth at their Summer Fun/Feeding program. Chief David Johnson spoke to children and families about fire and home safety and the role of local emergency services. Following the event everyone enjoyed Rootbeer Floats made to celebrate National Black Cow day. The Read More…
FRN Offers Summer Feeding Program and Projects
More information will be available on the Ridgeview News as summer progresses. Watch for menu and project update weekly.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program Available for Seniors at Calhoun County FRN
What is CSFP?The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low- income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. Children who were certified and receiving CSFP benefits as of February 6, 2014, can continue to receive assistance until they are no longer eligible Read More…
Calhoun FRN hosting Drug Take Back and Community Day
The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid Read More…
