Preston County

Whether it’s the scent of buckwheat cakes filling the air on festival morning or veterans standing in salute at the Bruceton Mills Honor Wall, Preston County is built on hard work, tradition, and community pride. That’s why, since 1991, we have been committed to investing in its future. It all began with an endowment from former residents P.L. and Elizabeth Cook Milkint, whose gift has since provided over $60,000 in scholarships to students in Preston and Tucker counties.

That spirit of giving continues to grow. Today, more than two dozen endowed funds support Preston County, thanks to donors who believe in strengthening the place they call home.

Our commitment remains strong with the Preston Community Fund—an unrestricted fund dedicated to supporting scholarships, nonprofits, community and economic development, educational initiatives, and other local charitable causes. Guided by an advisory committee of Preston County residents and select donors, this fund keeps decision-making local and impact meaningful.

Together, we are building a brighter future for Preston County.

Our Impact in Preston County

In 2024

$11,000

    • Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties – Materials for Adult Learners - $500

    • Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. – Signage Enhancement at Arthurdale Heritage - $1,400

    • Terra Alta Christian Youth Center – Middle School and Upper Elementary - $1,100

    • Preston County Caring Council, Inc. – Family Assistance - $500

    • Preston Mat Club – Preston Mat Club Wrestling Barn - $500

$4,000

    • Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties – Materials for Adult Learners - $500

    • Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. – Signage Enhancement at Arthurdale Heritage - $1,400

    • Terra Alta Christian Youth Center – Middle School and Upper Elementary - $1,100

    • Preston County Caring Council, Inc. – Family Assistance - $500

    • Preston Mat Club – Preston Mat Club Wrestling Barn - $500

Run For It

Impact

Since 2020, Preston County’s investment of $15,000 to Run For It has generated

$51,379

for non-profit, civic, and charitable organizations in Preston County. 

In the past 5 years, Preston County has had 38 teams and

525 Walkers and Runners

participate in Run For It to raise awareness and funds for organizations in the county.

  • We would like to recognize and congratulate the following teams from Preston 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 Preston County is commendable.

    • Aurora Area Historical Society

    • Aurora School Runs

    • Horizons Academy

    • Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties

    • Preston County Fund Runners

    • Roosevelt Racers

    • Rowlesburg Runners

    • The Aurora Project

Preston County Funds