The Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $1500 grant to Girls on the Run (GOTR) of North Central West Virginia, a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. Program participants develop their confidence, learn about building healthy relationships and participate in a community service project while becoming physically and emotionally prepared to complete a 5K. 

 

“We are thrilled to receive this funding from the Home Savings Charitable Foundation, which provides financial assistance for girls in need to participate in the program,” said Laurie Abildso, Executive Director of GOTR of North Central West Virginia. “Through the generosity of grantors like the Home Savings Charitable Foundation, we can offer our program on a sliding fee scale, so no girl is turned away.” 

 

Home Savings is committed to reinvesting in the local communities it serves by providing leadership, employee involvement and financial support through the Home Savings Charitable Foundation. Since 1998, the Foundation has provided nearly $15 million in support to non-profit organizations, with a focus primarily directed toward community support and economic development, as well as educational programs.

 

GOTR of North Central West Virginia impacts the lives of approximately 700 girls each year through a 10-week afterschool program led by trained volunteer coaches.  Programs are held at participating schools in the following counties:  Barbour, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Taylor, and Wetzel. Through the support of generous grantors like the Home Savings Charitable Foundation, sponsors and individual donors, scholarships are provided to over 50 percent of program participants. 

 

The Spring 2018 season began the week of March 12 and concludes with the celebratory MedExpress GOTR of North Central West Virginia 5K on May 26.  More info:  www.gotrncwv.org.