Corey Zinn
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Be a Part of the Westside Collaborative Holly Jolly Brawley Tree!
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The Westside Collaborative has been gifted a tree for the Holly Jolly Brawley holiday display in downtown Charleston — a big thank-you to Tina Martinez for generously donating it on behalf of the West Side! (All the trees for this year’s event were claimed in less than an hour, so we are very lucky and grateful for…
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Grant Opportunities from Greater Kanawha
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Check out these grant opportunities from the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. Deadlines are all this October 2025, so apply now! Narrative Change Collaborative The “Changing the Narrative: Youth and Belonging” grant program will support organizations and the creatives who work with them in documenting and amplifying stories about young people and their experiences and understanding…
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Best of the West: Martha Mitchell
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”I enjoy going to work every day, working for the kids… Miss Martha’s there to save the day!” — Martha Mitchell Martha Mitchell was recognized as the Best of the West of Spring 2025 for her longstanding dedication as a cook and mentor to the kids at Salvation Army’s Boys & Girls Club! ”Martha has…
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Best of the West: Linesha Frith
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“I’m very grateful, and I’m glad I was able to do something that I never seen myself doing.” — Linesha Frith Linesha Frith is recognized as the Best of the West for her outstanding dedication as a member of Keep Your Faith Corporation bringing food access to the West Side! Linesha began working with KYFC…
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Best of the West: Vandalyn Justice
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“As frustrating as my job can be, there’s great rewards to be offered. And helping people, you know, it’s awesome. So that’s how I spend my day.” Vandalyn Justice Vandalyn is a Westside resident and since 2009 has served the Charleston community as a social worker at the Salvation Army on Tennessee Ave. “It’s not…
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Westside Health Center Opens July 2024!
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By summer of 2024, Cabin Creek Health Systems is set to open its most comprehensive health center yet on Ohio Ave in the former Kroger/USPS building on the West Side. The Westside Health Center (working title) will house 12 primary care rooms, 2 behavioral generalists, 1 psychiatric room, and 5 dental chairs. Its sliding scale…
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Best of the West: Tom Toliver
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Tom Toliver was honored with Westside Together’s seasonal Best of the West Award for his ceaseless dedication to supporting children and families of people who have been incarcerated, educating the community about growing our own healthy foods, and feeding anyone who needs it. “I believe God has reserved me for a purpose, and that purpose…
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Best of the West: Martec Washington & Shayla Leftridge
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On November 10, 2023, an American Water Company high-pressure water main break infiltrated the gas distribution system of the West Side flats. For several weeks, gas was shut off as Mountaineer Gas Company removed water from 46 miles of natural gas lines. A state of emergency was declared. Over 1,000 families were left without heat,…
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Elk City Artisanal Beverage Tour
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Wandering Wind Meadery 422 Washington St W | 304-932-3678Thu 4-9pm, Fri 4-11pm, Sat 2-11pm, Sun 11am-5pm Dave Bragg and Dawn Parsons opened this West Side tasting room a year ago inspired by their ren-faire experiences. Dave, the head mead maker, enjoys using modern techniques to oak-age and add other flavors during the process like coffee,…
