Elk River Nutrition

United Way of Central West Virginia is a volunteer-led, volunteer-driven organization representing Kanawha and Putnam counties in West Virginia. It raises funds to solve various community problems, such as homelessness and poverty. The organization operates the Regional Teen Institute, where more than 50 students in grades 7 and 8 participate in the week-long event with students in grades 9 through 12 serving as youth staff to develop leadership skills. United Way of Central West Virginia offers the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which provides opportunities to people above 55 years to participate in neighborhood watch programs, tutor teens, mentor children, renovate homes, program computers, aide with bulk mailings and help people recover from natural disasters. It is located in Charleston, W.Va.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern West Virginia provides a nurturing environment for families with hospitalized children, enabling them to stay together and support each other during challenging times. The organization offers a home-like facility, as well as a Family Room within the hospital, where families can rest and recharge while their child receives medical care. In addition to providing accommodations, RMHC Southern West Virginia organizes meal programs largely supported by volunteers, ensuring families receive home-cooked meals during their stay. The nonprofit is dedicated to creating supportive pathways and resources for families facing health challenges, underscoring the importance of being together during a child's medical journey. Generated from the website

Founded in 1974, Daymark advocates at-risk youths and their families in the community. Its Patchwork program is a crisis shelter for runaway and homeless youths between the ages of 11 and 18. The organization serves individuals in the Greater Kanawha Valley area in West Virginia. Daymark offers food, clothing, and individual, group and family counseling services. It also administers the Turning Point program, which helps to learn cooking, basic household cleaning and money management skills in family-like atmosphere. The organization s New Connections program provides case management and substance abuse prevention services. Daymark offers resume writing, interviewing skills development and job availability information solutions, as well as career awareness activities.