Raleigh County Commission Distributes Grants to Local Organizations

Funds will support community programs, recovery services, and infrastructure improvements

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:21am

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A quiet, cinematic painting of a county government office building at dusk, with warm diagonal sunlight streaming through the windows and deep shadows cast across the facade, conveying a sense of civic duty and community investment.The Raleigh County Commission's strategic grant funding supports vital community programs and infrastructure, reflecting a steadfast commitment to local residents.Beckley Today

The Raleigh County Commission in West Virginia awarded grants totaling over $400,000 to several local nonprofit organizations and community groups. The funds will be used for initiatives like purchasing a new bus for the Commission on Aging, buying a tractor for the Horseman's Association, and providing financial support to addiction recovery centers.

Why it matters

The grant funding from the Raleigh County Commission helps strengthen important community programs and services that support vulnerable populations, address critical needs, and improve local infrastructure. The investments in addiction recovery centers are particularly impactful given the ongoing opioid crisis in West Virginia.

The details

The Raleigh County Commission on Aging received $40,000 to buy a new bus, the Raleigh County Horseman's Association got $40,000 for a new tractor, and the Beckley Dream Center of Fishes and Loaves, which provides hot meals, was awarded $5,500. Additionally, two faith-based recovery centers, Safe Haven Sober Living Homes and Brian's Safehouse, received a $300,000 grant to expand their addiction treatment services.

  • The grant checks were dispersed at a recent Raleigh County Commission meeting.

The players

Raleigh County Commission

The governing body of Raleigh County, West Virginia that oversees local government operations and community investments.

Raleigh County Commission on Aging

A nonprofit organization that provides services and resources to senior citizens in Raleigh County.

Raleigh County Horseman's Association

A community group that supports equestrian activities and infrastructure in the local area.

Beckley Dream Center of Fishes and Loaves

A nonprofit organization that operates a food pantry and meal program for residents in need in Beckley, West Virginia.

Safe Haven Sober Living Homes

A faith-based addiction recovery center providing housing and treatment services.

Brian's Safehouse

A faith-based addiction recovery center providing housing and treatment services.

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What they’re saying

“It adds meaning to my purpose in life to be able to help people who are not able to help themselves because of the addiction that's taking over their lives. Restoring relationships, helping them to have locations, being able to build a life where they've been broken and you can't put words on that.”

— Rollan Roberts, State Senator

“We're in a unique position because from a County Commission standpoint we're on the frontline of where the money's going so we get to see the money go out the door and we get to see whose spending it and what it's getting spent on. We know it's going to the right places these are very solid programs everyone of them and these are out in the trenches of Raleigh County.”

— Greg Duckworth, President of the Raleigh County Commission

The takeaway

The Raleigh County Commission's strategic grant funding demonstrates a commitment to supporting critical community services, infrastructure, and addiction recovery programs that are making a tangible difference in the lives of local residents.