Amazon Center Donates $15,000 to Local Advocacy Group

Just for Kids Advocacy Center receives surprise gift during Amazon's grand opening in Beaver, West Virginia.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:49pm

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The newly opened Amazon Center in Beaver, West Virginia has donated $15,000 to the local Just for Kids Advocacy Center. The donation came as a surprise to the advocacy group's executive director, Dr. Deanee' Johnson, who said the unrestricted funds will be easier to use compared to grant money.

Why it matters

The donation highlights Amazon's efforts to establish partnerships with local non-profits as it expands its footprint in West Virginia. For Just for Kids, the flexible funding will allow them to direct resources where they are needed most to support their mission of helping children in the community.

The details

According to Dr. Johnson, the Amazon team reached out to Just for Kids to establish a partnership, which led to the $15,000 donation. The funds were presented to the advocacy group during Amazon's grand opening celebration in Beaver a couple weeks ago.

  • The Amazon Center in Beaver, West Virginia recently opened.
  • Just for Kids Advocacy Center received the $15,000 donation from Amazon about two weeks ago.

The players

Just for Kids Advocacy Center

A local non-profit organization that provides support and resources for children in the Beaver, West Virginia community.

Amazon Center

A newly opened Amazon fulfillment and distribution facility located in Beaver, West Virginia.

Dr. Deanee' Johnson

The Executive Director of the Just for Kids Advocacy Center.

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What they’re saying

“When they reached out to me because the wanted to support a local non-profit, we were very lucky to receive that side of their support. Then a couple of weeks later, which was maybe two weeks ago, we were notified that they wanted to give us the check during their grand opening which was really exciting.”

— Dr. Deanee' Johnson, Executive Director, Just for Kids Advocacy Center

What’s next

The Just for Kids Advocacy Center plans to determine how to best utilize the $15,000 donation from Amazon in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This donation demonstrates Amazon's commitment to supporting local non-profits as it expands its presence in West Virginia. For the Just for Kids Advocacy Center, the flexible funding will allow them to direct resources where they are needed most to fulfill their mission of helping children in the community.