
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

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

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

Donor Story: Harriet Deutsch
A MEMORIAL FUND FOR A BELOVED SON SPARKS HOPE FOR ITS COMMUNITY—AND ITS DONOR. IT TAKES A COMMUNITY Harriet Deutsch has a long history of

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

Donor Story: Nancy and Bob DeHart
A NEW SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS A BELOVED ALMA MATER—ST. ALBANS HIGH SCHOOL. THE EDUCATION CHAMPIONS In 2012, Bob and Nancy DeHart found themselves in Amsterdam, talking

Charleston Creative Placemaking
Get Creative WV’s Website Bryan works with The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation as the Charleston Creativity Connector. Bryan earned a BA in Sociology at West

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

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.

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,