Stories of Impact

Stories of Impact

Individuals holding a large donation check at The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation event.

A Lasting Legacy

The African American Philanthropy in Action giving circle inspires and assists with contributions to communities throughout West Virginia. Mildred Holt Philanthropy does not have to

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A Chance to Shine

Sharon Littlepage shares the motivation behind the scholarship she created in honor of her late father and the community that shaped her. Cecil Stricker in

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Two smiling community leaders wearing yellow hoodies at The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation event.

Rising Tides

Derek and Lisa Godwin’s Charleston business set the tone for their Donor Advised Fund at TGKVF. They say a rising tide lifts all boats, and

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Close-up of a smiling man at a formal event with dancers in the background.

Donor Story: Sam Uppala

A LONG-TIME WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT HIS COMMUNITY 12 YEARS AFTER LEAVING. SUPPORT FROM AFAR Sambasiva “Sam” Uppala first  came to the United

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Person playing piano with logo overlay for The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation.

DAYMARK

Music followed Steven every time he moved. The first time Steven was removed from his mom’s custody at age four, his foster mom, a keyboardist

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Smiling children at a community event in Kanawha Valley.

TICKET TOWN

Since moving to Charleston in 1970 to work as a cardiologist, Dr. Bill Carter has attended his share of live performances in the capital city.

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Healthcare professionals providing support to elderly patient.

CABIN CREEK HEALTH

Even in Craig Robinson’s early days of working in healthcare in West Virginia, Type 2 diabetes was a concern. In the late 60s and 70s,

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