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West Virginia Head Start
Managing Agency West Virginia http://www.wv.gov
Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of West Virginia and a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $14,521
2 $19,669
3 $24,817
4 $29,965
5 $35,113
6 $40,261
7 $45,409
8 $50,557
*For households with more than eight people, add $5,148 per additional person.

If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
The Head Start Locator provides a searchable database of Head Start programs. To apply for this program please visit the following website, which will direct you to the Head Start office nearest to you:

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices

Program Contact Information
For more information on West Virginia Head Start, please visit: http://www.wvheadstart.org/
If you would like to speak with a State representative regarding the program, you can also call the West Virginia Office of Head Start State Collaboration at: 304-558-4638

Or send an e-mail to:
questions@wvheadstart.org

Posted 04-09-12

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A Train for Every Traveler

Along with this potpourri of special trains and events, the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad also operates four unique trains from two historic depots (Elkins & Durbin) from April through December.

Choose from wilderness excursions into the Monongahela National Forest and along the banks of the Greenbrier, Tygart Valley and Shaver’s Fork rivers on your choice of chugging steam or streamlined diesel locomotives. Dine on the Mountain Explorer Dinner Train just like in the good ‘ol days and be part of a popular Murder Mystery ride.

On the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad, the choices are endless and the experience – well, it’s one in a million!

For more information on any of these train excursions, visit www.MTN-RAIL.com

Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad
877-MTN-RAIL,
877-686-7245

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FESTIVALS AND FUN TIMES:

West Virginia, Lewisburg
Beckley Kennel Club , Dog Shows
Dates: April 25, 2012 – April 30, 2012
Location: West Virginia State Fairgrounds
Lewisburg, WV
Greenbrier County
Description: Events & Shows to be held in various building through out the Fairgrounds
Admission: Free
Parking: $3

West Virginia, Petersburg
Spring Mountain Festival
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location:
Petersburg, WV
Grant County
Phone Number: 257-2722
Description: Free Entertainment, rides, games, vendors, Civil War Train Rides, Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Inflatable Rides, Magic Show, Lots and Lots of Great Food!!!!
Event Hours: Friday at 5:00 pm through Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

West Virginia, Huntington
Billy Currington
Billy Currington Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 27, 2012
Location: Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Huntington, WV
Cabell County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

West Virginia, Lewisburg
Outdoor Fall Flea Market
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: West Virginia State Fairgrounds
Lewisburg, WV
Greenbrier County
Event Hours: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

West Virginia, Elkins
Ramps and Rails Festival
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Historic Town Square
Elkins, WV
Randolph County
Promoter: Elkins Depot Welcome Center
Phone Number: 304-635-7803
Description: Local food vendors with scrumptious ramp dishes as well as craft and artisan vendors will be setup in town square with live music all day. Two, one-hour train rides on the Tygart Flyer will leave the depot at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Event Hours: 10am to 5pm

West Virginia, Ripley
WV Timber & Wood Products Show
Dates: May 1, 2012 – May 1, 2012
Location:
Ripley, WV
Jackson County
Phone Number: 304.372.1955

West Virginia, Bridgeport
Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering
Dates: May 4, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location:
Bridgeport, WV
Harrison County
Phone Number: 304.534.3737

West Virginia, Franklin
Spring Fest
Dates: May 4, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location:
Franklin, WV
Pendleton County
Phone Number: 358-3884

West Virginia, Lewisburg
Outdoor Fall Flea Market
Dates: May 8, 2012 – May 8, 2012
Location: West Virginia State Fairgrounds
Lewisburg, WV
Greenbrier County
Event Hours: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

West Virginia, Buckhannon
W.Va. Strawberry Festival
Dates: May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location:
Buckhannon, WV
Upshur County
Phone Number: 472-9036

West Virginia, Charleston
Charlie West Blues Fest
Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location: Haddad Riverfront Park
Charleston, WV
Kanawha County
Phone Number: 304.389.1439

West Virginia, Lewisburg
Giant Spring Flea Market and Antique Show
Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: West Virginia State Fairgrounds
Lewisburg, WV
Greenbrier County

West Virginia, Bickmore
Elk River Pedal & Paddle Challenge
Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location:
Bickmore, WV
Clay County

West Virginia, Lewisburg
Outdoor Fall Flea Market
Dates: May 22, 2012 – May 22, 2012
Location: West Virginia State Fairgrounds
Lewisburg, WV
Greenbrier County

West Virginia, Bluefield
Cole Chevy Mountain Festival
Dates: May 22, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location:
Bluefield, WV
Mercer County
Phone Number: 304.327.7184

West Virginia, Webster Springs
Webster County Woodchopping Festival
Dates: May 24, 2012 – May 27, 2012
Location:
Webster Springs, WV
Webster County
Phone Number: 304.847.7666

West Virginia, Sulphur Springs
WV Dandelion Festival
Dates: May 24, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location:
Sulphur Springs, WV
Greenbrier County

West Virginia, Fairmont
WV Three Rivers Festival
Dates: May 24, 2012 – May 26, 2012
Location:
Fairmont, WV
Marion County

West Virginia, Sutton
Calhoun County Wood Festival
Theme this Year: Hickory Smoked and Full of Fun
Dates: May 31, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Location:
Sutton, WV
Calhoun County
Description: rides, vendors, and activities for all ages — fun for families and friends!!! This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and best ever, and we can’t wait to see you there.

West Virginia, Wheeling
Wheeling Feeling
Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 2, 2012
Location: Heritage Point Waterfront
Downtown- Water Street
Wheeling, WV
Ohio County

West Virginia, Lewisburg
Outdoor Fall Flea Market
Dates: June 5, 2012 – June 5, 2012
Location: West Virginia State Fairgrounds
Lewisburg, WV
Greenbrier County

West Virginia, Charles Town
Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival
Dates: June 8, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location:
Charles Town, WV
Jefferson County
Admission: Adults $7.00 Children 6-17 $4.00 Children under 6 are free
Parking: Free

West Virginia, St. Marys
WV River and Rail Festival
Dates: June 8, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location:
St. Marys, WV
Pleasants County

West Virginia, Worthington
Lower West Fork River Fest
Dates: June 9, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location:
Worthington, WV
Marion County
Phone Number: 287-7240
Description: family fun, parade, pageant, car show, entertainment, games/contests, environmental education and fireworks

West Virginia, Lewisburg
Greenbrier Roller Vixens Derby Bout
Dates: June 9, 2012 – June 9, 2012
Location: West Virginia State Fairgrounds
Lewisburg, WV
Greenbrier County

West Virginia, Charleston
FestivAll Charleston
Dates: June 15, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Charleston, WV
Kanawha County

West Virginia, Parkersburg
Mid Ohio Valley Multi Cultural Festival
Dates: June 15, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location:
Parkersburg, WV
Wood County
Description: 3 days filled with food, entertainment & vendors

West Virginia, Williamsburg
Badlands Bluegrass Festival
Dates: June 15, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location: Poor Farm Festival Grounds
Williamsburg, WV
Greenbrier County

West Virginia, Riverton
Pendleton County Fair
Dates: June 16, 2012 – June 19, 2012
Location:
historic Circleville School
Riverton, WV
Pendleton County
Phone Number: 304.567.2814
Admission: Admission to events, $5.00 adults; $3.00 ages 6 – 12. Under 6 free unless otherwise stated.

West Virginia, Danville
WV Coal Festival
Dates: June 19, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
Danville, WV
Boone County
Phone Number: 304-369-9118
Description: machinery displays, Nashville entertainment, parade, downtown coal museum, pageants, fireworks, miners memorial service, gospel singing, food vendors, arts and crafts

West Virginia, Glenville
WV State Folk Festival
Dates: June 21, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Glenville, WV
Gilmer County
Phone Number: 304-462-8900
Admission: Free

West Virginia, Hillsboro
Little Levels Heritage Fair
Theme this Year: Hard Times & the Good Ole Days
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Hillsboro, WV
Pocahontas County

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Explore houses and history in Bramwell
By Steven Keith

Even at first glance, the tiny town of Bramwell is charming enough in its own right. This Mercer County hamlet sits on a small peninsula surrounded by the Bluestone River in Southern West Virginia. A restored railroad depot, the Coal Heritage Interpretive Center, welcomes you with refreshments before you stroll down a historic brick-covered main street lined with stately, turn-of-the-century mansions, one right after the other.

But what makes the town so unique – a one-of-a-kind, must-see stop on your West Virginia vacation – are the secrets those mansions hold.

Settled by local mine operators who struck it rich during the early American coal boom, Bramwell was once the richest small town in America with at least 19 millionaires living in extravagant homes all within just a few blocks of one another. Although the original owners are long gone, their regal mansions remain as living memorials of this Gilded Age in American history.

And the great thing is, you don’t have to be a history buff to immerse yourself in the town’s rich heritage. Bramwell’s storied past comes to life each May and December when the private owners of these homes open their doors to welcome guests for the Bramwell Home Tour.

Explore the Mansions

It’s like watching “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” as guides in period dress walk you through each home, pointing out original ornate woodwork, stained-glass windows, slate/copper/tile roofs, indoor pools, ballrooms, fancy parlors, wide porches, turrets and gables, guest houses, dumbwaiters and even central vacuum-cleaning systems. All the while, they are sharing fascinating stories of the people who once lived in these magnificent structures:

The Victorian-style Hewitt House was built by Katherine Hewitt, the wife of Bramwell’s first mayor, Col. John Hewitt, and features chestnut wood paneling, Tiffany lights and Steuben shades.

The Perry House features a unique winding staircase and was once home to one of the Bank of Bramwell’s first cashiers, J.B. Perry.

The Cooper House on Main Street, truly one of the town’s most striking, was built from orange brick imported from England and is topped by a solid copper roof. Original descendants of Edward Cooper still occupy the house today.

The Mann House on South River Street features a study with unique leather-like covered walls, along with a beautiful formal living room, dining room and conservatory. Across the river by footbridge, the original owner built a house-size “playhouse” for his children and their governess.

The Jairus Collins House features a large crystal chandelier in the dining room and has beautiful stained-glass windows on both the first and second floors.

The historic Goodwill House boasts a large ballroom on the third floor and intricate lattice woodworking throughout the home. Next door, the beautiful English Tudor-style Thomas House reflects the unique architecture found in many of Bramwell’s historical homes.

The Historic Bank of Bramwell was reported to have been the richest bank of its size in all of America around the turn of the 20th century.

You’ll become so immersed in the stories these houses hold that you’ll swear you’ll hear voices from the past as you walk up a grand staircase or the faint clinking of china as you imagine a turn-of-the-century dinner party in elegant surroundings.

Take the Home Tour!

Why only read about history when you can step back into it first-hand? Why scan photos of historic homes when you can walk from room to room inside them yourself? If a picture is worth a thousand words, a guided tour is surely priceless.

Relive America’s Gilded Age – and visit what was once the richest small town in America – during the Bramwell Christmas Home Tour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Tickets are $15 per person and are sold the day of the tour. Reservations are not required. Free parking is provided and tours take place rain or shine, starting with a brief history of the town presented at the Historic Bramwell Presbyterian Church.

Before or after your tour, visit several shops along Bramwell’s Main Street, including The Corner Shop, Blue Moon Gift Shop and the Bramwell Café. And before leaving town, make plans to come back again for the Bramwell Spring Home Tour (Saturday, May 12, 2012).

For more information on these events and others, call 800-221-3206 or visit www.visitmercercounty.com .

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EXTREME COUPONING CHRISTIAN STYLE
Do you use coupons? Don’t throw away the ones you don’t use! Starting June 6, and then the first Monday of each month thereafter at Covenant in Room 437 at 12:30 PM, we will be doing couponing. Separate your coupons according to the category, make sure they are not expired and bring them with you to exchange with others. Learn as you go and help put your budget back on track. Contact Kathy Miller at kmiller95@aol.com for more information.

Covenant Church (www.covenantexperience.com http://www.covenantexperience.com) 304-876-2212 Rt. 230, Shepherdstown Pike, Shepherdstown, WV

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MSRRC is one of six Regional Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. MSRRC provides technical assistance to state early intervention lead agencies, departments of education and other related state agencies. The Centers work to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, birth through 21 years, and their families. Find resources for parents and educators in your state.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/west_virginia/education

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Program Description
The West Virginia Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) assists eligible households with the cost of home heating
through direct cash payments or payments to utility companies on their behalf. A crisis component is available for households
without resources facing the loss of a heating source. Eligibility for both program components is based on a combination of factors,
including income, type of heating payment, and total heating costs.

The Division of Family Assistance (DFA) operates LIEAP in each of the DHHR field offices for a short time each winter, usually
beginning with a mail-out to targeted households. In addition, DFA contracts with the Community Action network and with regional
Agency on Aging offices to perform outreach and accept LIEAP applications at their local sites.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of West Virginia, you must need financial assistance
for home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $14,079 if one person lives in the
household; $18,941 if two people live in the household; $23,803 if three people live in the household; $28,665 if four people live in the
household; $33,527 if five people live in the household; $38,389 if six people live in the household; $43,251 if seven people live in the
household; and $48,113 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $4,862 for each additional person in the
home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Online applications are available at the following location:

https://www.wvinroads.org/inroads/PGM/ASP/SC002.asp

Program Contact Information
For more information about West Virginia LIEAP, please visit:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/utility.asp

If you have questions, please contact your local county office:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/

Managing Agency
West Virginia

http://www.wv.gov

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Program Description
The West Virginia Food Stamp Program (FSP) provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Eligibility to receive
benefits is based on household size, income, assets and some household expenses. Food Stamps may only be used to purchase
food for human consumption and seeds/plants to grow food at home. Food Stamps cannot be used for: household items, grooming
products, tobacco, alcohol products, pet food, etc.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of West Virginia and fall into one of two groups: (1)
those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings
and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a
disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the
household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the
household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
For more information on the West Virginia Food Stamp program and instructions on how to apply, please visit:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/fs.asp

You can also identify and contact your local county Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) office by checking:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/

Please call the DHHR to speak with a client service representative:
800-642-8589

Managing Agency
West Virginia

http://www.wv.gov

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Program Description
Each day public schools across the State of West Virginia serve more than 180,000 students healthy, well-balanced meals through
the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. The School Breakfast Program provides funding that makes it possible for
schools to offer a nutritious breakfast to students each day. Similarly, the goal of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is to
protect the health and well-being of the nation’s children by providing nutritious school meals every day. NSLP provides funding that
makes it possible for schools to offer a nutritious school lunch. Schools receive Federal funds for each breakfast and lunch served,
provided that the meal meets established nutrition standards.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of West Virginia and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household;
$40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household,
$61,550 if seven people live in the household;$68,469 if eight people live in the household; and $75,388 if more than eight people live
in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here:

http://wvde.state.wv.us/ed_directory/

Program Contact Information
If you have questions regarding the programs please call the West Virginia Office of Children at:
304-558-2708

Or visit them on the web at:

http://wvde.state.wv.us/directory/office/Office+of+Child+Nutrition/

Managing Agency
West Virginia

http://www.wv.gov

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Program Description
The West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WV CHIP) provides quality health insurance to eligible children and strives
to develop a health care system in which all West Virginia children can access health care coverage. WV CHIP is a free or low-cost
health plan for children from birth up to age 19. Covered services include preventive care, such as well-child visits and
immunizations, prescriptions, hospital visits, dental, vision, and mental health services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of West Virginia, under 19 years of age, not covered by health
insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household
income before taxes of less than $36,425 if two people live in the household; $45,775 if three people live in the household; $55,125 if
four people live in the household; $64,475 if five people live in the household; $62,480 if six people live in the household; $70,400 if
seven people live in the household; $78,320 if eight people live in the household; and $81,720 if more than eight people live in the
household. For larger households, add $3,400 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may
have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Apply online using inROADS (Information Network for Resident Online Access and Delivery of Services). Use inROADS to complete
and submit an online health plan application. You can apply for Pregnant Women and Children Medicaid and the West Virginia
Children’s Health Insurance Program. Click here to apply:

https://www.wvinroads.org/

Contact your Local Health Departments by County/Area in West Virginia. An application can be mailed to you at no charge. The
application will include a return mail, postage-paid envelope for your convenience.

http://www.wvdhhr.org/wvlocalhealth/lhd_profiles/lhdreport/index.asp

The completed application should be mailed to:
West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program
Room B-36
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301

Program Contact Information
For more information on this program please call (877) 982-2447 or visit the following website:

http://www.wvochs.org/dlh/

Managing Agency
West Virginia

http://www.wv.gov

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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully
eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have
certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions). The WIC program of West Virginia is administered by the West Virginia Bureau
for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services which is part of the Department of Health and Human Resources.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of West Virginia, pregnant, breastfeeding and
postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition
risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family
members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
See the West Virginia WIC website for detailed application information:

http://ons.wvdhhr.org/Participant/BecomeaWICParticipant/tabid/1144/Default.aspx

Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

For more information on WV WIC, visit their WIC website at:

http://ons.wvdhhr.org/

To contact the Department of Health and Human Resources, call:
304-558-0684

Managing Agency
Bureau for Public Health (WV)

http://www.wvdhhr.org/Bph/

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COVENANT CAR CARE MINISTRY

This is a free oil change for all single parents & deployed servicemen/servicewoman’s spouses. They are done the first Saturday each month from 11-3, by appointment only. Call 304-876-2212, ext. 52 or carcare@covenant-mail.com. To help support this ministry financially, please specify your donation on your contribution envelope.

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Program Description
The Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools, childcare institutions and eligible camps that do not participate in
other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools that participate in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast
Programs can participate in the Special Milk Program for half-day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children who do not have
access to a school meals program. The program reimburses schools and institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to
low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of West Virginia, your
household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in
the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in
the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people
live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates
in the Special Milk Program.

The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm

Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program.

http://wvde.state.wv.us/

Program Contact Information
If you have questions regarding the SMP, please call the West Virginia Office of Child Nutrition at:
304-558-2708

You can also contact your local school district to learn more about West Virginia SMP.

Managing Agency
West Virginia

http://www.wv.gov

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:

CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEN’S & WOMEN’S GROUPS

Come, take that first step in your journey to recovery from your hurts, habits and hang-ups. Recovery is a choice, will you make it?
We meet on Friday nights at 7:00 PM in room 434. Men and women meet separately. For more info, contact us confidentially at 304-876-2212, ext. 48, or at recovery@covenant-mail.com.

Covenant Church (www.covenantexperience.com http://www.covenantexperience.com) 304-876-2212 Rt. 230, Shepherdstown Pike, Shepherdstown, WV

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DOE’s Weatherization Assistance (Wx) Program is the nation’s largest residential energy efficiency program. Its mission is to
insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, high
residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve needed energy and to aid those persons
least able to afford higher utility costs.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of West Virginia, your household’s annual income
before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if
three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if
six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For
larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for this program, please contact your local administering agency at the following location:

http://www.cad.state.wv.us/OEO.htm

Program Contact Information
For more information on the West Virginia WAP and the local agencies that administrate it, please visit:

http://www.cad.state.wv.us/OEO.htm

Managing Agency
West Virginia

http://www.wv.gov

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Program Description
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that
meet West Virginia’s eligibility requirements.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have worked in West Virginia during the past 12 to 18 months and have earned
at least a minimum amount of wages as determined by our guidelines. You must also be able to work and available for work each
week that you are collecting benefits.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
In order to establish your unemployment claim, please visit:

http://www.wvbep.org/bep/uc/

If you have questions, please call:
800-379-1032

For more information, please visit our web site at:

http://www.ride.ri.gov/Finance/nutrition/milk.aspx

Managing Agency
West Virginia Bureau of Employment Programs

https://www.workforcewv.org/

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Program Description
The West Virginia Medicaid Program provides a medical card which may be used to receive medical care in the community or in
an institutional setting, such as a nursing home. This allows those who may not be able to afford medical care the opportunity to
have their health needs addressed. Medicaid is administered on the Federal level by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS) under the Social Security Administration.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of West Virginia, a US national, citizen, permanent
resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low
income or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age
19, blind, have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
Please visit the West Virginia Medicaid web site for more information:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/medicaid.asp

You can apply for Medicaid online or receive further eligibility screening at:

https://www.wvinroads.org/inroads/PGM/ASP/SC001.asp

You may also contact your local Bureau for Children and Families county office to learn more about Medicaid and how to apply:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/

Managing Agency
West Virginia

http://www.wv.gov

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Program Description
West Virginia’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program is WV WORKS. It is based on the goals of assisting
economically dependent and at-risk families to become self supporting, enhancing the well-being of children, and on assisting
families near the poverty level to remain self-sufficient.
WV WORKS provides monthly cash assistance to eligible families. Most people who receive a monthly WV WORKS check also
receive Food Stamps and Medicaid, but these are not guaranteed based just on receipt of a check.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of West Virginia, either pregnant or responsible for a child
under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either
under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To read more about the WV WORKS program, please visit:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/wvworks.asp

To ask about WV WORKS, contact your local Department of Health and Human Resources Services office:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/

Or submit a web form to the Department of Health and Human Resources Services office:

http://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/knowledgebase/contact.aspx

Managing Agency
West Virginia

http://www.wv.gov

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West Virginia’s Southern Gateway…

Nestled in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, beautiful Mercer County West Virginia offers visitors awe-inspiring scenery,
recreation and entertainment facilities, attractions and scenic beauty that make for a perfect relaxing and refreshing getaway.
Mercer County is located at the third most active highway interchange in the state. Over 50,000 vehicles pass through our county
daily. Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 460 provide efficient travel through some of Southern West Virginia’s most spectacular
mountains. Mercer County offers a wide array of shopping and as many as 88 restaurants in the surrounding area for a pleasant
dining experience. We also encourage you to enjoy an overnight stay at any of our 1,200 hotel/motel rooms, each with distinctive
luxury and competitively priced.

Fog rolls off the mountaintops in southern West Virginia

Come enjoy the beauty of Mercer County. Winter, spring, summer or fall the mountains of southern West Virginia provide an
unsurpassed beauty and peace mingled with a busy industrial and civic life. Whether you prefer camping under a star-studded sky,
the fine dining and dancing of a busy night-life, or a mixture of both, Mercer County provides it all within a few minutes drive. The
area’s attractions will keep you busy day and night with sporting events, state parks, skiing, historical towns, and shopping centers
ranging from a modern shopping mall to quaint antique and gift shops. We hope this web site will provide all the information you
need to enjoy the beauty and excitement of Mercer County and southern West Virginia. However, if you need more information,
please email us or call 1.800.221.3206.

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