Champions for Change fellow believes that West Virginians can move mountains

Champions for Change is a three-month fellowship program for new and emerging leaders to learn in collaboration with folks across the state.
John and Michelle Connor maximize DARRE assistance for the Theater Building in Franklin

Through the Downtown Appalachia: Revitalizing Recreational Economies (DARRE) program, John and Michelle Connor have been able to push forward their project in Franklin.
Coaching for Transformation Fellowship helps kick start Jamila Jones’s leadership development

In a search to start her leadership development journey, Jamila Jones found herself applying to be part of The Hub’s Coaching for Transformation Fellowship.
James Birt leans into one of The Hub’s core goals: connection

James Birt, founder of Housed Up, Inc, has become a regular participant in Hub events across the state.
VISTAs of West Virginia: Michelle Dayton Explores Her Hometown Like A Tourist and It Leads Her Volunteer Work Beautifying Petersburg

Michelle loves her hometown because of the community around her and the way of life. There is something comforting knowing that everything she needs is right around her.
Congratulations Mary Hunt of Benedum Foundation on 22 years of service!

Mary Hunt, Program Director of Community and Economic Development for the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, will retire in 2022.
Meet the first cohort of the Advanced Community Coaching Fellowship!

The WV Community Development Hub is thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the Advanced Track of our Community Coaching Fellowship Program!
Recognize West Virginians making a difference with the Power of Performance Awards

The Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference Awards Selection Committee is now seeking nominations of real southern West Virginia success stories.
Listen now: Hub coaches share how to create agency for changemakers in WV on Strong Towns podcast

We’re very proud to share that two community coaches at The Hub, Amanda Workman-Scott, Director of Community Engagement, and Jenny Totten, Community Development Coordinator, were recently interviewed by Rachel Quednau on the Bottom-Up Revolution Podcast from Strong Towns!
Where are they now? Two former VISTAs share their experiences

The Hub’s former VISTAs held crucial roles in creating momentum towards positive change in WV.