The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) recently awarded a total of $5,000 to support four area warming centers amid the recent cold weather.  Through the Foundation’s Safety Net Fund, $1,000 each was awarded to the Salvation Army, House to Home, The Gathering, and Latrobe Street Mission.  An additional $1,000 grant from the Moon King Fund for Humanity was distributed to the Salvation Army.

The PACF’s Safety Net Fund was established in 2014 to assist the PACF service region and its citizens in times of critical need. The Safety Net Fund serves as a resource during emergencies, natural disasters, pandemics, and other crises, ensuring that vital community organizations can continue to provide essential services.  Since its founding, the Fund has awarded nearly $400,000 to support the Foundation’s 11-county service area in times of need. 

The Moon King Fund for Humanity was founded with the PACF in 2024 and operates as a donor advised fund. The Moon King Fund for Humanity is designed to support adversity and disaster relief programs that assist individuals facing unforeseen emergencies and hardships. 

“We are grateful for the vital work being done by the Salvation Army, House to Home, The Gathering, and Latrobe Street Mission,” said Senior Program Officer Amy Nahley. “Through the Safety Net Fund, we are able to help organizations in our region have access to the resources they need to help our most vulnerable citizens in times of need.”

For more information about PACF and its efforts to support the community, please visit www.pacfwv.com or contact the Foundation at 304-428-4438.