Herald-Mail reporter Jenni Vincent wrote this funny and wonderful article about a surprise award that was presented by the National Association of Secretaries of State. MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Michael Whalton got the surprise of his professional life Monday morning. That is when West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner presented him with the National Association […]

This time of year, the Eastern WV Community Foundation looks forward to reading final reports submitted by our Mini-Grants to Teachers recipients. The maximum award is $500 and we marvel at the impact these grants have on classrooms across the Eastern Panhandle. There are always one or two grants that really resonate with our team […]

The Eastern WV Community Foundation recently awarded $116,100 in scholarships, the majority of which were presented to 73 Eastern Panhandle students during the annual Scholars & Donors Reception, held at the Purple Iris in Martinsburg. EWVCF President Lisa Welch welcomed the students, parents, and fund donors to the outdoor reception held under the big tent […]

The Community Foundation is accepting Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund grant applications through July 31. Click Here for grant details. The Berkeley County Industrial Park Development Fund, which was established in 2009, has awarded grants totaling $89,717 to Hospice of the Panhandle, Shepherd University Martinsburg Center, Blue Ridge Community & Technical College, Panhandle Home […]

Click Here to learn more about the Two Rivers Giving Circle. This is one of the few organizations in the region that awards grants to support natural resources conservation and historic preservation. With members from all three Eastern Panhandle counties, the Two Rivers Giving Circle is currently accepting grant proposals.