The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates (PACF) aims to foster a positive and lasting impact on the community through collaboration with individuals, families, businesses, and civic or nonprofit organizations. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, PACF oversees nearly 500 charitable funds initiated by community members, seeking to provide leadership and develop philanthropic resources across an 11-county service area. Since its inception in 1963, the Foundation has been dedicated to improving the collective future by inspiring philanthropy, connecting people with opportunities to make a difference, addressing key issues, and delivering impactful results for the area's residents.
The Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation School-Based Health Fund, managed by PACF, supports school-based health centers in West Virginia by offering grants of up to $2,000. These grants are intended for a wide range of purposes including training and competency building, broadening public awareness, provision of advisory or consultancy services, improvements to facilities or equipment, and response to COVID-19 challenges. The program specifically focuses on school-based health centers located on primary or secondary school campuses, aiming to enhance their capacity to provide critical health services.
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