Maximize Your Company’s Corporate Giving Jeremy Morris May 27, 2017 In a time of economic challenges and changing business environments, companies of all sizes are determining what are the best ways to invest in their communities with charitable giving, grant-making and...
West Side Pride John Butterworth April 19, 2017 The West Side Neighborhood Association in partnership with West Side 360, a community project of the Charleston Police Department, will hold the fourth annual West Side Cleanup Day on April 22nd at 9:00 a.m....
Reasons to Hope Nikki Kinder April 17, 2017 It’s hopeless. If you’ve known someone – loved someone – who’s suffered through Alzheimer’s Disease, you know it’s hopeless. If you’ve seen “Still Alice,” “The Notebook” or...
Mardi Bras for a Cause Megan Tarbett March 9, 2017 Mardi Gras, for me, has always meant fun with my family and friends, good food and fellowship, a connection to my grandfather’s hometown of New Orleans and a celebration with my loved ones with some King...
In Charleston, Fed Up Students Take the Fight to Big Fat Industries Marissa Russell February 10, 2017 In 2015, Elizabeth Werts and Kaitlyn Connor, both students of George Washington High School in Charleston, decided they wanted to work on health issues at their school. So they reached out to other students...
Next City: Can Charleston Learn From Cleveland’s Support of Small Business Entrepreneurs? Oscar Perry Abello January 30, 2017 Born and raised in Cleveland, Diane Linston knew she wanted to work in fashion since she was 14 years old. “It started in home economics class in junior high school,” she remembers. “In one part you...
Coming Soon to Charleston? Pittsburgh Launches Crowdfunding for Building Redevelopment Jake Lynch January 29, 2017 So, let’s imagine there’s an old, abandoned shopfront in your main street. (I know, for most West Virginians this is probably not too much of a stretch.) And let’s say you and a few of your friends...
Stronger Together: The Hub Finds a Home Among Peers at New Space in Charleston’s Warehouse District Stephanie Tyree January 28, 2017 The Hub is expanding in 2017 – bringing on new staff, new programs and, in a few short months, moving into a new collaborative office space with two other community development groups in Charleston. As...
WVSU Students Place in International Business Competition Jack Bailey January 18, 2017 A trio of West Virginia State University business students finished among the top 50 teams in the world in a recent computer-based business simulation. WVSU seniors Casey Criner, Joshua Dearien and Matthew...
Wild, Wonderful and Animal-Friendly Samantha Cart January 9, 2017 This story was originally featured at West Virginia Executive According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 7.6 million animals enter shelters every year, 3.4...
Students Build Tiny Homes for Flood Victims Kara Lofton January 8, 2017 Story courtesy of Kanawoy partner West Virginia Public Broadcasting Accompanying story here: Listen Ten tiny homes lined up in two rows at the National Guard air base in Charleston recently. West...
Education through the eyes of a child JoEllen Zacks January 6, 2017 Did you ever want to be a child again? Here's your chance. The "Montessori Journey and Discovery," a special event to be presented by Mountaineer Montessori School (MMS) on Saturday, Jan. 7, will give...
Fostering Creativity: Tamarack’s Emerging Artist Fellowship Emma Pepper January 5, 2017 This story was originally published on West Virginia Executive Many West Virginia artists and creatives do not succeed. They receive training to develop an advanced skill set either by following a path of...
Millenial State of Mind Natalie Roper January 4, 2017 This story was originally featured in West Virginia Executive Millennials, those born after 1980, are choosing to live, work, play and stay in places known for innovation, diversity and interconnectivity....
Your Community Needs You – Yes, You. Andy Malinoski December 31, 2016 This is what a reader-driven, unapologetically-positive, fair-minded, community-grown information website looks like. And, for it to work, kanawoy.com needs you to act right now. This initiative needs...
Blessings in a Backpack Debi O'Dell December 30, 2016 This story was originally published on West Virginia Executive The teacher knew they were hungry. There were five little ones in her classroom whose families were struggling to make ends meet. These...