West Virginia
West Virginia American Water gives more than $845,000 to support organizations across the state – WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the course of last year, West Virginia American Water managed to provide more than $845,000 supporting a host of organizations that dedicate their time in helping others.
American Water’s Charitable Foundation recently announced its end of year total in charity donations for 2023.
The company provided over $459,000 through grants, contributions and programming support to nearly 127 organizations across the Mountain State. In addition, the foundation gave $386,200 in grants and employee matching gifts that further helps communities West Virginia American Water serves.
In a statement, West Virginia American Water President Rob Burton said that supporting the community in more ways than providing them with clean water is an extension of what the company is about.
“At West Virginia American Water, our work extends beyond providing safe, clean, and reliable water and wastewater services to our customers,” Burton stated. “We are also committed to supporting organizations that make our communities a better place to live and work for our customers and employees. That’s why we’re proud to collectively provide over $845,000 in funding to benefit the well-being and safety of our customers and communities.”
Some of the 2023 American Water Charitable Foundation grantees in West Virginia included:
. $164,520 to support The Huntington Children’s Museum and its new ADA accessible Sensory City exhibit
. $30,000 to The American Red Cross Central Appalachian Region in their efforts to help victims of flash flooding across Kanawha, Fayette and Clay counties
. $25,000 to fund Mission West Virginia’s Bridge Program, a mentorship initiative that focuses on at-risk youth, including those in foster care and homeless teens
. $25,000 to First Lady Cathy Justice’s Communities in Schools Program supporting its Steps to Student Success Program
. And $19,820 to the West Virginia Manufacturers Association Educational Fund to enhance its Explore the New Manufacturing Program with an aim to bolster careers in the manufacturing industry
American Water employees also engaged in a philanthropy initiative of its very own after it raised over $37,000 for 73 state non-profit organizations through the American Water Charitable Foundation’s volunteer and matching gift program.
GRAFTON, W.Va. — The 159th annual West Virginia Memorial Day Parade is set to take place in Grafton on May 25th. The parade will begin at 10 a.m.
This tradition that Grafton residents hold near and dear to their hearts has been recognized nationwide as the longest continuous running Memorial Day parade in the country.
“We tightened up our boot straps, and hopefully we will put on a very nice program and remember what the day is about this year,” Scott Willis, Parade Committee Chairman, said.
In 2016, the West Virginia Legislature designated Grafton’s parade as the Official Memorial Day Parade of West Virginia, a distinction earned through unwavering devotion, remembrance, and community pride.
“Grafton does it right, we really do,” Willis stated. “We hold true to what the day is about and understand the importance of Grafton, as it has the only national cemeteries in the state.”
As the parade continues to grow, Grafton hopes that more volunteers will continue to offer aid and assistance.
“We’re always looking for volunteers,” Willis said. “We’re a complete volunteer organization that puts this on every year.”
In addition to seeking volunteers, to further prepare for this event, Grafton will be hosting organizational meetings every Monday up until Memorial Day weekend at the City Council Chambers. The meetings will begin at 7 p.m. The meetings will aid in discussing volunteer work, logistics of the entire event, and consider some of the success in previous years.
“We feel we have a responsibility not only to the participants and the patrons of this, but our biggest responsibility is to those who lay beneath the white markers at both of our national cemeteries in Grafton because that’s what the day is about,” Willis added.
Those interested in learning more about the event or seeking to volunteer, may email parade@wvmemorialday.com or visit wvmemorialday.com.
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A house in Hurricane was deemed a complete loss after a fire on Sunday, the city’s mayor said.
The fire was reported on Tiara Court near Hurricane City Park, according to Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards.
Edwards said despite the house being deemed a complete loss, no injuries were reported in the blaze.
The scene had responding units from the Hurricane Fire Department, Teays Valley Fire Department, Culloden Fire Department and the Milton Fire Department, as well as Putnam County Emergency Management and Putnam County EMS, according to Edwards.
No other information was immediately available.
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Former St. John’s guard Joson Sanon has committed to West Virginia basketball, he announced on social media Sunday morning.
Sanon (6’5″, 200 pounds) played in 32 games and made 11 starts for the Red Storm last season. He averaged 7.2 points while playing 20.5 minutes per game, shooting 31.5% from the floor and 32.8% from three.
WVU will be Sanon’s third school in three years after he began his time in college at Arizona State. As a Sun Devil, Sanon played in 27 games with nine starts, averaging 11.9 points in 28.2 minutes per game.
Sanon was a consensus top-25 prospect coming out of Vermont Academy in Fall River, Mass.
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