Snowshoe Foundation 2020-2021 Award Recipients

Recognizing the Generosity of Our Community Members

Each of our award recipients has dedicated his or her time, resources, and skills to provide services through the Snowshoe Foundation, and is worthy of distinguished recognition. Our professional awards are presented each year to salute the accomplishments of individuals, groups, businesses, and/or organizations that have exhibited an outstanding effort toward furthering the mission and goals of the Foundation. Some of the awards that we have bestowed on our generous community members include the Snowshoe Foundation Business of the Year Award, The Snowshoe Foundation Volunteer of the Year Award, and The Snowshoe Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award.

Improving Lives With Grants and Scholarships in Central West Virginia

The Snowshoe Foundation provides funding through one-time grants and scholarships to help further our mission to enhance the quality of life for the people of our Central West Virginia mountain home. We strive to provide benefits to advance and improve the lives of local families and society in a variety of ways. From college scholarships to grants for projects designed to improve our communities through literacy, technology, health science, and more, your contributions make a significant difference in the everyday lives of area residents!

Some of the numerous grants and scholarships awarded during 2020-2021 by the Snowshoe Foundation are listed below.

Catholic Charities WV Webster Springs Outreach – WellnessWorks Food Pantry and Hygiene Closets – $2,500.00
Challenged Athletes of WV – Adaptive Ski Equipment Updates – $7,514.90
Child and Youth Advocacy Center – Operational Funding for Pocahontas County – $5,000.00
Cowen Public Library – Programs Matter – $3,500
Elkins Depot Welcome Center CVB Inc – Holistic Educational Promotion of Randolph County Recreational Opps – $2,033.00
Elkins High School Band – Band Rehearsal Equipment – $5,000.00
Elkins Middle School – Security Camera Expansion – $4,000.00
Elks John Ballentyne Memorial Golf Program – Elks John Ballentyne Memorial Jr Golf Program – $2,000.00
Family Refuge Center – Pocahontas County Family Assistance Fund – $4,000.00
George Ward Elementary School – Safety is our Top Priority – Part Two – $1,000.00
George Ward Elementary School – Operation Xscape Track Ride – $3,000.00
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council – Girl Scout Leadership Experience – $3,000.00
Green Bank Elementary/Middle School – Accelerated Reader – $4,300.00
Mountain State Forest Festival – Kids Day at the Festival – $4,000.00
Mountaineer Food Bank – Fresh Initiative Kids Market – $4,000.00
MountainHeart Community Services Inc – Wishing Warmth and Wellness – $1,924.56
Nature’s Mountain Classroom – Radios & Winter Adventure Gear – $10,000.00
North Elementary School – Playground – $8,000.00
Pocahontas County FRN – Cribs for Kids – $2,050.00
Pocahontas County High School – Those Who Play Together Stay Together – $2,500.00
Pocahontas County High School CIS Program – Positive Outcomes – $2,600.00
Pocahontas County High School History Department – Promethean Boards for two History Classrooms – $5,000.00
Pocahontas County High School Special Education Department – Teaching like a Pro – $3,500.00
Pocahontas County High School Special Education ELA – Flexible Seats for Innovative Thinkers – $4,000.00
Pocahontas County Opera House – The Opera House Story Sessions – $4,500.00
Town of Cowen – Cowen Recreational Area Expansion – $5,000.00
Tygart Valley Homestead Assocation – Kitchen/Dining Room Restoration – $10,000.00
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School – Empowering Healthy Choices through STEM Education – $1,000.00
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School – Bulldog Gym – $10,000.00
Webster Addison Public Library – Front Entrance Repair/Awning for Basement Doors – $10,000.00
Webster County 4-H Leaders Assocation – 4-H Shooting Sports – Muzzleloading – $4,959.00
Webster County Family Resource Network – Back to School Splash – $5,000.00
Webster County Humane Society – Spray/Neuter Program – $2,000.00
Webster County Schools – Glade Elementary Gardens High Tunnel – $10,000.00
Webster Springs Scout Troop 218 – Lifeline – $1,500.00
Webster Springs Scout Troop 218 – Summer Camp – $3,150.00
Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department – Hurst Combi Tool Project – $5,000.00
Wonder & Grow: Mindful Nature Experience, Inc. – Mindful Nature Mentors Initiative – $9,609.78

Interested in Supporting the Growth of Our Local Community?

If you are interested in supporting the efforts of the Snowshoe Foundation, please consider volunteering your time or participating in a fundraiser. Direct donations to assist with the growth of our local communities are also welcome and appreciated.