Mountain State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in West Virginia — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
West Virginia — Lights shining across the Mountain State
50+ years fighting poverty in the Appalachian mountains. Food insecurity, housing, poverty relief. Half a century in the hardest hills.
Statewide network of free-access food pantry boxes. Neighbor-to-neighbor model. From Elkins to Wheeling, the boxes are there.
The anchor Islamic center for the Mountain State. Running on zakat in one of the nation's most economically challenged states — quietly filling gaps that others leave.
Humane officer Melissa Kidwell. 95% save rate in 2025 — transformed from 75% kill rate. Best Friends Animal Society honoree. One person changed what a county does.
Maps every food resource in West Virginia. Volunteer network. Connecting rural communities to what already exists.
Small federation, deep roots. Tikkun olam in Appalachia. Local giving, social services, community support for WV's Jewish community and their neighbors.
On the Kanawha County official food pantry list. An Appalachian hollow community. Confirmed food distribution. Small church, real work.
Statewide food assistance from Wheeling to Beckley. Poverty relief in the most economically distressed state in the country.
Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu and Christian communities united around poverty, environment and human dignity. Faith communities of the Mountain State — working together on what matters.
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in West Virginia that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.