Parkersburg Area Community Foundation



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Recent News from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation


Keep Giving Local
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

$459,712 had been raised, from 1,419 donors, benefitting 68 organizations.That was over the course of just 24 hours of giving."Your support helped us celebrate the spirit of giving in our region,"...more

Give Local: Local Organizations Need Your Support
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

Give Local: Local organizations need your support.There are prizes throughout the day for organizations that raise the most money between 6-8 a.m.Use the "Explore organizations" button to find out...more

Give Local Mov €“ Double Your Donation
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

Give Local MOV 2024 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, and once again your donations could be matched.Nearly $200,000 in matching funds and prizes available for the May 7 giving day.67 nonprofits...more

Annual Give Local Mov Campaign Begins May 7
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

The 11th annual Give Local MOV campaign will kick off Tuesday, May 7, and culminate with a 24-hour online giving day.The fundraiser connects community members with community nonprofits to raise money...more

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Announces $225000 Matching Donation
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

The 11th annual Give Local MOV campaign will kick off Tuesday, May 7, and culminate with a 24-hour online giving day.The fundraiser connects community members with community nonprofits to raise money...more

Judith Ritchie Legacy Fund to Honor Former Pacf Executive Director
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

Judy Ritchie was the fifth executive director and longest-serving at the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation.To help the foundation grow this fund, her husband Doug Ritchie and friends are offering...more

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Luncheon Focuses on State of West Virginia's Foster System
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

West Virginia is in continuing need of families who can be foster parents.Director of Social Services for the West Virginia Children's Home Society Julia Kesler was the keynote speaker.The PACF has...more

Marietta Symphony Orchestra Thanks the Community
Foundation: Marietta Community Foundation, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

The Marietta Symphony Orchestra would like to thank our local patrons and donors for their support during the 2023 concert year.The Peoples Bank Theatre was instrumental in this year's success...more

Jackson County Ems Receives Grants For Employee Training
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

Two current emergency medical technicians with the department will now be able to obtain their paramedic certification.The Dr. David Monroe Ritchie Memorial Fund and The Fund for Ravenswood made the...more

Fouss, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation step up to make sure kids have shoes
Foundation: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation is working with area philanthropist Rob Fouss to make sure every community child in...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has launched a series of noteworthy research projects to learn if social enterprises can help Scotland lose its “sick man of Europe” label and boost the nation’s overall health.




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