Pocahontas County
If you know Pocahontas County, you know the roads—learning how to ease through the curves, read the land, and trust the journey will get you where you need to go.
The land shapes more than just the roads. It shapes the way people look out for each other, the way stories travel between small towns, and the way a place can leave its mark on you. The Greenbrier River traces the county’s spine, and the cold at Snowshoe can take your breath away—but never as much as the sight of a clear night sky at Green Bank, where they’re working to unlock the mysteries of the universe.
Through scholarships and grants, we are proud to support the people and places that make Pocahontas County what it is. Whether investing in students, strengthening local nonprofits, or supporting community initiatives, we believe in keeping this place moving—curves, hills, and all.
Some roads take you home. Let’s invest in what makes Pocahontas County special.
Our Impact in Pocahontas County
In 2024
$2,000
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Elizabeth G. Friel – Joseph R. Steffl Scholarship Fund - $1,000
Sienna C. Bircher – General Scholarship - $1,000
Run For It
Impact
Since 2020, Pocahontas County’s investment of $17,000 to Run For It has generated
$166,142
for non-profit, civic, and charitable organizations in the county.
In the past 5 years, Pocahontas County has had 30 teams and
707 Walkers and Runners
participate in Run For It to raise awareness and funds for organizations in the county.
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We would like to recognize and congratulate the following teams from Pocahontas County that participated in Run For It last year. Their hard work and dedication in raising awareness and funds for numerous non-profit, civic, and charitable organizations in Pocahontas County is commendable.
AMMAR Hounds
Art In Green Bank
Challenged Athletes of West Virginia
Linwood Daycare
Northern Pocahontas County Community Assistance, Inc.
Pocahontas County Senior Citizens
West Virginia Caring Hospice Care
Pocahontas County Funds
The Davis Health System Foundation Scholarship Fund, established in November 2017, provides an annual scholarship to a student pursuing a health care-related field.
The DHS Foundation Davis Family Fund, established in May 2015 with an initial donation of $34,447 from the Davis Health Systems Foundation, serves as a temporarily endowed fund dedicated to supporting the Davis Health Systems Foundation through annual distributions, with flexibility for reinvestment or additional disbursements as recommended by its governing board.
The Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association Fund, established in 1993 with contributions from the family and friends of Mavis Johnson King, provides ongoing support for the Ohio-West Virginia YMCA programs, including YMCA Camp Horseshoe, Youth in Government, and Model United Nations.
The Ellis Boury III Fund, established in 2014 through memorial donations from friends and family, supports the education and development of creative and technical writing in students and young professionals in Tucker County and surrounding areas, with a focus on humanities, tolerance, and social responsibility.
The Citizens Bank of West Virginia Fund, established in 1995, provides unrestricted funding to support general charitable needs, continuing the bank’s commitment to community investment and philanthropy.
The Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party Fund, established in 2011 from event proceeds, provides unrestricted funding to support general charitable needs, continuing the legacy of the annual fundraiser that has sustained the Tucker Community Foundation since 1989.
The Crimson Shamrock Literacy Fund, established in 2013, provides funding for projects aimed at improving literacy and eradicating illiteracy in West Virginia, supported by donations from individuals and institutions committed to education.
The Robert W. “Bill” Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund honors a beloved educator by supporting students pursuing degrees in education, with a preference for those who share his passion for teaching.
The Lindsey and Addie Reed Fund honors the legacy of two hardworking Canaan Valley parents by supporting West Virginia University students pursuing careers in agriculture, with a preference for those from Tucker County.
Established in memory of H. Max Price, this scholarship provides support for students pursuing education at accredited trade schools, with preference for those connected to Power Construction & Maintenance, Inc.
This scholarship supports Tucker County High School graduates pursuing higher education, with preference for schools connected to the honoree’s life and values.
This scholarship fund honors Dr. Mary Alice Klein, a dedicated educator and leader, by supporting students pursuing careers in education.
This unrestricted fund, created by their son, honors the enduring legacy of H. Dailey and Belva Shaffer Martin and supports charitable causes throughout Tucker County.
This unrestricted fund, initiated by the local bank, supports a wide range of charitable needs in Tucker County and exemplifies the bank’s commitment to community giving.
This unrestricted fund provides flexible support for general charitable needs across Tucker County, with decisions guided by the TCF Board’s discretion.
This fund provides flexible support for general charitable needs, allowing the TCF Board of Directors to respond where help is needed most in the community.
This fund supports the administrative work of the Tucker Community Foundation while honoring the colorful life and legacy of Navy veteran, writer, and Tucker County native Herman R. Hebb.
The Billie G. Armstrong Fund supports the Central WV Center for Pregnancy Care in Tucker County by providing annual funding to assist women and their babies, honoring the legacy of a man who came to care deeply about protecting life.
The Harold W. & Ruth Shaffer Mountain Hospice Fund provides annual support for Mountain Hospice, Inc., helping ensure compassionate, community-based care for terminally ill patients in the region.
The Fred T. Busk Fund for the Arts supports artists of any medium in pursuing education, training, or opportunities to advance their careers, regardless of age.
The Carl Del Signore Fund for Creative Arts supports projects that promote creative expression and artistic publication in Tucker County, including the initial printing of History of Tucker County by Cleta M. Long.