Upshur County
Upshur County is always moving. Downtown Buckhannon hums with local businesses and campus life, where students at West Virginia Wesleyan bring fresh ideas and energy. At Jawbone Park, families gather for concerts and farmers’ markets, while just beyond town, rolling hills and winding rivers offer space to explore. The Strawberry Festival remains a tradition, but so does the drive to create new opportunities and keep this community moving forward.
We are proud to be part of that progress. Through scholarships, grants, and local initiatives, we support students as they chase big goals, help nonprofits expand their reach, and back projects that strengthen the places people love. From education to entrepreneurship, from outdoor recreation to community programs, we’re investing in what makes Upshur County dynamic and full of potential.
Your support fuels these efforts. Be part of Upshur County’s growth.
Our Impact in Upshur County
In 2024
$2,300
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Our Unique Recovery House – Hygiene Equals Healing - $2,300
Upshur 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.