All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon accepting grant applications from health-focused nonprofit organizations

BUCKHANNON — The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon is accepting grant applications now through Feb. 11 for its 2022-2023 Healthy Communities Initiative, which provides funding to health-focused nonprofit organizations serving Barbour, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur and Webster counties in West Virginia.

“The Pallottine Foundation is excited to partner with dedicated nonprofits that inspire people to make healthier choices,” said Janell Ray, executive director of the Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon. “These organizations provide important services that address a variety of health-related challenges, such as access to health care, mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder, and chronic disease management. Our goal is to provide supportive and impactful resources that contribute to healthier lives for everyone in our communities.”

The Healthy Communities Initiative provides up to $25,000 in grant funding to organizations for the continuation or development of health and wellness, capacity-building, and spiritual and pastoral care programs that align with the Foundation’s mission to support transformative health initiatives in the Buckhannon area.

Grant applications must be completed on the Foundation’s website at www.pallottinebuckhannon.org.

Funding awards will be announced in late March. For information about eligibility or application guidelines, visit https://pallottinebuckhannon.org/healthy-communities-initiative/ or contact Sarah Campbell, health program officer, at 304-397-5955, ext. 107, or at skcampbell@pallottinesac.org.

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