Raleigh County Organizations Receive Over $370K in Funding

Monies exchanged hands in Beckley as several groups accepted checks for their respective endeavors.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:52pm

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A photorealistic studio still-life image featuring a stack of large, colorful novelty checks arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the community investment and economic development initiatives in Raleigh County.Oversized novelty checks symbolize the significant funding boost that will empower key community organizations in Raleigh County, West Virginia.Beckley Today

Several organizations in Raleigh County, West Virginia received significant funding on Friday, including $300,000 for addiction recovery programs, $30,000 for the Raleigh County Horseman's Association, $5,500 for Fishes & Loaves to address food insecurity, and $40,000 for the Commission on Aging's new bus. The funds came from the state's Local Economic Development Act Grant (LEDA) and were distributed by the Raleigh County Commission.

Why it matters

This funding injection will provide a much-needed boost to key community organizations in Raleigh County that are working on the ground level to improve quality of life and address critical issues like addiction, food insecurity, and transportation needs for the elderly. It demonstrates the state's commitment to supporting local economic development initiatives.

The details

The Raleigh County Commission President Greg Duckworth stated that these organizations are the 'backbones of our communities' and that the county is fortunate to have such impactful programs. The $300,000 in funding will be channeled into the addiction recovery organizations Brian's Safehouse and The SafeHaven Campaign. The Raleigh County Horseman's Association received $30,000 for a new tractor, Fishes & Loaves received $5,500 to assist with food insecurity, and the Commission on Aging accepted $40,000 to put toward a new bus.

  • The funding was distributed on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Raleigh County Commission

The local government body that distributed the majority of the funding to the various organizations.

Greg Duckworth

The President of the Raleigh County Commission who praised the community organizations receiving the funds.

Rollan Roberts

A state senator who explained that the funding came from the Local Economic Development Act Grant (LEDA) and is part of efforts to improve local economies across West Virginia.

Brian's Safehouse

An addiction recovery organization that received a portion of the $300,000 in funding.

The SafeHaven Campaign

An addiction recovery organization that received a portion of the $300,000 in funding.

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What they’re saying

“Really, these are the backbones of our communities. That sounds very cliché to say but it's the truth. You know, we're very fortunate to have these programs in our region and our counties.”

— Greg Duckworth, Raleigh County Commission President

“We can't do everything with government money, but we can be able to recycle it. It's taxpayer dollars. The government doesn't have its own funds, they take ours, and we recirculate it into areas where it can help the people the most.”

— Rollan Roberts, State Senator

“We are constantly trying to work the system in the favor of our people to help the needs get met.”

— Rollan Roberts, State Senator

What’s next

The Raleigh County Commission will continue to monitor the progress and impact of the funded organizations to ensure the monies are being used effectively to address critical community needs.

The takeaway

This funding injection demonstrates the state's commitment to supporting local economic development initiatives and empowering community-based organizations that are working to improve quality of life in Raleigh County. By channeling resources into addiction recovery, food security, and transportation for the elderly, the county is taking meaningful steps to address some of its most pressing social challenges.