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Basic Needs

For immediate assistance, United Way's 211 help line will talk to you to find out what you need and walk you through all the options to find the right service or program for you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

The resources below offer assistance with childcare, clothing, food, housing, infant needs, transportation and utility bill help for Monongalia, Mineral and Raleigh counties. 

Childcare Assistance

Childcare centers and programs offered by nonprofits and DHHR.

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Clothing

Clothing, houseware, baby items and more from nonprofits and DHHR.

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Food/Free Lunches

Foodbank assistance, free school lunch and summer food programs offered in local areas.

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Housing

Local housing authority and agencies that offer shelters and affordable housing options for low-income persons/families.

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Infant Needs

Women, infant and children services to support early childhood development.

Read More: Infant Needs

Transportation

Public transportation options, including bus and taxi services, as well as medical/senior transportation services.

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Utility Bill Help

Nonprofit and DHHR programs to help low-income persons pay utility bills.

Read More: Utility Bill Help

Additional Resources

Mountaineer Completion Grant Program

Aimed at reducing the number of students who leave campus before graduation. This grant program is geared toward serving undergraduate students who are within 2 academic terms of completing their bachelor's degree and who demonstrate both academic progress and unmet financial need. 

Mountaineer Completion Grant Program 


Stitzel Emergency Fund

Emergency Fund for graduate and professional students assist those who experience an unexpected and documented financial hardship that negatively impacts their academic life and progress. 

Read about Stitzel Fund


United Way (211 Guide)

211 is a free and confidential service provided by United Way that connects area residents to critical health and social service resources when they need help the most. Whether it's financial assistance, domestic violence, addiction treatment, health care, mental health, or utilities assistance, United Way's 211 help line will talk to you to find out what you need and walk you through all the options to find the right service or program for you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Because sometimes you need more than an internet search, you need a conversation. 

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