Our Focus

Building a better West Virginia through social, economic and environmental justice organizations.



Community Shares of West Virginia

- Allows WV citizens the choice to donate through an alternative work place giving program

- We're the result of cooperative efforts by various West Virginia non-profit organizations that exist to build capacity and citizen support.

- Supports West Virginia grassroots non-profits.

- Provides a service to well needed and under funded programs in West Virginia.

- More of your donations go directly to the causes you want to support.

Our Members

Our members are working for West Virginia residents, providing support for community improvement, citizen empowerment, the environment, education, health, and economic and social justice issues.

Why Community Shares is needed

People who are not members or donors of environmental or other groups would often support these groups if only they knew about the groups or how to support them conveniently. They may not have the time to volunteer, nor to attend meetings, nor even the energy or inclination to write public officials about their concerns. But if they knew how and where, they would be inclined to contribute financially to the support of non-profit organizations that advocate for justice issues important to them. The groups, in turn, instinctively know that more people would support them, given the opportunity, but lack the resources to reach significant numbers of potential donors. This is where the Community Shares model can be made to work for both individual donors and organizations.

Become a Member

Please contact our VISTA Volunteers or our board officers to learn how your organization can become a member of Community Shares of West Virginia.

Community Shares kicks off spring membership drive

On April 7, 2008, Community Shares of West Virginia is starting their spring membership drive, “Campaign for a Better West Virginia,” to recruit new member organizations.

Community Shares consists of organizations working to make a better West Virginia by providing support for community improvements, citizen empowerment, economic development, and social and environmental justice issues.

Any nonprofit interested in becoming a member and receiving benefits from Community Shares, or employers who would like more information about the Campaign for a Better West Virginia, contact Bob or Marta Pate at (304) 421-0881, or email cswvorg@aol.com.