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The U.S. HHS Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) advises the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on policy development in health, disability, human services, data, and science; and provides advice and analysis on economic policy. The ASPE leads special initiatives; coordinates the Department’s evaluation, research, and demonstration activities; and manages cross-department planning activities such as strategic planning, legislative planning, and review of regulations. Integral to this role, the ASPE conducts research and evaluation studies; develops policy analyses; and estimates the cost and benefits of policy alternatives under consideration by the Department or Congress.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Charleston, West Virginia command serves Boone, Clay, Kanawha, Logan, Mango, Putnam and Roane Counties.

Christian Help of Mingo County is a nondenominational public charity helping to meet poverty and emergency needs. It was incorporated in the State of West Virginia in 1996 and is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) agency.

Cornerstone Family Interventions (CFI) was formed on October 31, 2005 in response to a lack of resources that were available to children and families in southern West Virginia that put them at risk for harm. Each program is focused on CFI’s mission: to promote safety, permanency, and wellbeing for children and families in West Virginia.

Facing Hunger Foodbank provides canned, boxed, fresh, frozen, and prepared food to nearly 116,000 individuals annually. This food is recovered and secured from restaurants, supermarkets, food distributors, the USDA, farmers, wholesalers, sportsmen, and through food and fund drives. They distribute emergency food through 248 partner agencies and programs, including soup kitchens, neighborhood centers, family crisis centers, and homeless shelters for adults and children.

Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley is a volunteer program providing free services to our older neighbors, aged 60 and up, in Kanawha and Putnam counties. They offer a range of programs for care receivers to choose from, depending on their need. These include transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping assistance, weekly reassurance calls, and minor home repairs through our “Honey Do” Crews.

Hungry Lambs Food Initiative began in 1991 at the First Presbyterian Church of Logan. Back then, a small group of church members would drive to Coal Mountain Food Bank to purchase food. Now, the organization is one of the largest pantries in Logan County and partners with several organizations, including: Facing Hunger Foodbank, the Fresh Start Program, Logan PRIDE Community Services, Coalfield Health Center, and the Logan County Health Department.

Marshall’s Nutrition Education Program (NEP) is a federally funded grant program through the USDA Food and Nutrition Services and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). The program provides SNAP-Ed to low-income individuals and families who are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. NEP offers education services during school hours as well as conducting after school programs and involves nutrition education at various levels, targeting school-aged children.

Mingo County STOP Coalition (Strong Through Our Plan) began in the early 1990s by a group of citizens concerned about the growing problem of substance abuse in Southern West Virginia. As the organization grew and progressed, a mission was adopted: STOP is committed to serving and mobilizing our communities around the issues of substance abuse in order to promote community well being and a high quality of life that is free from the impact of substance abuse and its adverse effects.

Mountaineer Food Bank launched in 1981 in Gassaway, due to its central location. It is the largest emergency food provider in West Virginia, distributing over 29 million pounds annually. MFB provides food and other household items to over 480 feeding programs in 48 counties in West Virginia, including Boone County. They are part of the Feeding America network. If you’re interested in volunteering with Mountaineer Food Bank, contact Melissa England, Volunteer Coordinator, at 304-364-5518.

Step by Step WV is a grassroots nonprofit organization that has been serving counties across the state of West Virginia for 33 years. Today, they have over 100 people on their payroll and a $1.2 million budget. They provide afterschool and summer programming and mentoring initiatives at over 15 sites across Lincoln, Logan, and Kanawha counties. Grow Appalachia chapters in Lincoln and Logan County are part of a long-term commitment to food security through which they have started over 30 afterschool or summer food programs. In addition, they sponsor over 30 AmeriCorps VISTA and 40 direct service AmeriCorps members each year, both investing in local leaders and bringing new volunteers into the region. Many programs are piloted from the Big Ugly Community Center in southern Lincoln County, founded in 1995.

West Virginia University Extension Service is an educational and service outreach program of the university and federal, state, and local governments. They have staff serving all 55 counties. The major programs and services are: agricultural education, master gardeners, 4-H and youth development, nutrition outreach, and childcare development.

Wild, Wonderful, Healthy Logan County is comprised of cross-sector organizations working together to create a community health plan. Their vision is to create a culture of health in Logan County to unleash community prosperity. It serves Boone, Lincoln, Logan, and Mingo counties.