West Virginia Press Association
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health continues its commitment to supporting the health and well-being of West Virginians by awarding $102,000 in grants to United Way organizations across the state. This marks the fourth consecutive year the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health has provided critical funding to these vital community partners, totaling $404,000 in giving.
“We are delighted to contribute to the important work of United Way organizations across the Mountain State, helping them to create positive change in the lives of families and residents,” said Jim Fawcett, president of Highmark West Virginia. “Through this fund, we’re committed to strengthening communities in all 55 counties, and our partnership with the United Way is a key element in achieving that goal.”
The grants, ranging from $3,000 to $25,000, will support programs that address crucial needs within communities. United Way agencies located in areas with a high concentration of Highmark West Virginia members receive $25,000 each, while the remaining agencies each receive $3,000.
A complete list of grant recipients is as follows:
- United Way of Central West Virginia $25,000
- United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley $25,000
- United Way of Upper Ohio Valley $25,000
- United Way of Southern West Virginia $3,000
- United Way of Harrison and Doddridge Counties $3,000
- United Way of the River Cities $3,000
- United Way of Greenbrier Valley $3,000
- Tygart Valley United Way $3,000
- United Way of Eastern Panhandle $3,000
- United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties $3,000
- County United Way $3,000
- United Way of Gilmer, Lewis, and Upshur $3,000
“This generous support from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health allows us to continue providing vital resources and programs to individuals and families in need,” said Stacy DeCicco, executive director of the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley. “We are grateful for this ongoing partnership and the impact it has on our communities.”
Since its launch in 2021, the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health has distributed more than $6 million in grant funding to West Virginia-based nonprofits, demonstrating its commitment to improving the health and well-being of the state’s residents.
About Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund
The Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health is a restricted fund of the Highmark Foundation that was established in 2021. The Charitable Fund for Health‘s mission is to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for individuals who reside in all 55 counties in West Virginia. The Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health strives to support health-focused programs that impact individuals, families and communities throughout the Mountain State and work collaboratively to leverage additional funding to achieve replicable models. Visit www.highmarkfoundation.org for more information.
About Highmark Foundation
The Highmark Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) private, charitable organization dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for individuals who reside in the communities served by Highmark, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. We fulfill our mission by awarding high-impact grants to charitable organizations that implement evidence-based programs aimed at improving community health. Central to the Foundation’s mission is identifying and continuously reevaluating our region’s prevailing health care needs. By doing so, the Foundation remains at the forefront of those needs, well-equipped to pinpoint the issues that more urgently need support.
In 2021, two new restricted funds were established at the Highmark Foundation – the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health and the United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund. These funds support the ongoing work of the Highmark Foundation across its footprint and beyond.
For more information, visit www.highmarkfoundation.org and follow the Highmark Foundation on LinkedIn.
