In This Issue
Our Mission
The mission of the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. is to increase a permanent endowment that can respond to the current and future needs of the Upper Ohio Valley.

We work with donors and their financial advisors to provide a flexible, efficient and lasting way for them to benefit their community.

We are a faithful steward and prudent manager of philanthropic assets. 

We make grants that have a significant impact in our community.
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May 2 - An AMAZING Day!
 
Way to go, Ohio Valley!  

The 2017 Amazing Raise came to a close at 11:59 p.m. on May 2.  
It was an exciting 24 hours that culminated in an impressive $415,630
(through 2.457 gifts!) raised for the benefit of
nonprofits serving our communities.

111 nonprofits representing interests and causes of all types took part in the event and brought awareness to the great work occurring all around us!

- The Top 3 Organizations -
WeBark Estates
Smith-Goshen Rice Enrichment Fund
St. Clairsville Public Library Foundation

The Amazing Raise Ohio Valley received outstanding coverage from local media partners and generous sponsorship support from the following
businesses and organizations:

WesBanco - Orrick - Dominion - Huntington Bank - Robinson Auto Group
EQT - WVNCC - Southwestern Energy - Security National Trust
Harvey Goodman Realtors - Belmont Savings Bank
IBEW Local 141 - Main Street Bank
Lamar Advertising - Home Savings Bank

The 2018 Amazing Raise Ohio Valley will be May 1! 
To learn more, please contact Lisa at 304-242-3144 or lisa@cfov.org.
Women's Giving Circle
Visits the Children's Museum

The Women's Giving Circle held its most recent meeting at the Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley.  Members learned about several grantee projects, including Wheeling Area Habitat for Humanity's ongoing build and upcoming programming
at SMART Centre Market.  

Libby Strong of SMART Centre Market gave an update on a
project funded by the Women's Giving Circle

Brenda Steineger, right, of the Wheeling Area Habitat for Humanity introduced the Poole Family and told members their support makes a difference.

New officers were elected and their terms are underway!  
Please join us in congratulating Lea Ridenhour, chair;
Jamie Remp, vice-chair; 
Suzanne Rohrig Gaiser, secretary; Bernie Smith, treasurer.

The annual picnic will be held July 12 and
invitations will be going out soon!
New Funds 
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The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley welcomes these new funds:

Friends of MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources Scholarship Fund
This fund is for the benefit of a graduating senior from Cameron High School, Valley High School or Doddridge County High School pursuing a degree in a STEM or oil and gas related field.  Applications for this scholarship opportunity will be available in December.

Alice Crow Parriott Fund
This is a donor designated fund for the benefit of the Meadowdale Church and Cemetery, located in the community of Bannen, which is located in Marshall County.  Distributions from this fund will support ongoing care 
and maintenance of the property.
Scholarship Presentation 
The end of another school year is approaching!

CFOV is a proud scholarship provider and works throughout the year with students, school professional staff, selection committees and the donors who make these awards possible!

Pictured below is Ann Wells Clutter and Anntwinette Fox.  Ann established the Joseph M. and Annale R. Wells Scholarship Fund in memory of her parents.  The scholarship is for the benefit of Wetzel County students and recipients must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement and community involvement, in addition to having financial need.

This year's recipient is Anntwinette Fox.  Anntwinette is a 2017 graduate of Hundred High School and plans to attend Potomac State College of WVU, where she will pursue an agricultural and environmental education major.

The Wells Scholarship is just one of the many ways 
CFOV donors are making a difference!  
Just a Reminder

Dates to Remember

All grant programs are currently closed, but we'll put future openings here!
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Wheeling, WV 26003