Years ago, Glick had an idea to start a community food drive during the holy season, asking members of the congregation to donate a can of food or money during every visit they made to the Temple, to help people who were struggling to provide enough food for families.
Thelma still doesn't know who suggested she be put in a position to help others -- as a part of a new group inside then Gov. Jay Rockefeller’s Office called “The Governor’s Hotline.”
This year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, many more families have found themselves needing help putting food on the table for the very first time.
Typically college students use their summer break to relax or go on a trip, but one small group of Shawnee State University students has been spending much of their free time in a lab, dedicating hour after hour to help others get through the pandemic safely.
Jennifer Casto and Julie Turley work for Sorensen Communications. They are contracted through the state’s DHHR to provide American Sign Language interpretation for the deaf community during the pandemic.
Covid-19 has bought hardships on many families. Businesses have been closed, jobs have been lost, but a group of people in Ashland, Kentucky have devoted themselves to service during this rough time.
Diane Miller goes above and beyond to make sure no child goes hungry in Kanawha County despite COVID-19 completely changing how meal programs are managed.
COVID-19 forced schools to close their doors, leaving many kids to rely on food boxes prepared by school districts. Shelby Moore, a Minford Local School district teacher's aide, volunteered to help deliver food boxes to students in her community.
The posts on social media took off, even after the giveaway ended.
So Sam Jarwan cleared the shelves of canned foods and gave those away to others who were hungry.
A normal day for Angie Whitmore now consists of perfectly adjusting tassels on caps, fixing gowns, asking for a beautiful smile and snapping a few quick pictures -- free of charge.
Daisy Randolph works day in and day out to provide protective equipment for essential workers. As News Channel 3's Katie Wilson reports, that's what makes her this week's hometown hero.
When one woman was forced to close her business because of the COVID-19 crisis, she found a way to keep busy while helping those on the front lines of the pandemic.
A key community organization in one West Virginia town provides assistance to those in need, and there is one person in charge who continues to make everything come together after over a decade.
Meredith Eastwood lost her 11-year-old daughter, Ayla, in a house fire in November. She was chosen as a recipient of Big Sandy Superstore's Homes of Hope Giveaway.
Baseball is known as America's pastime, and in one West Virginia town, it's the new favorite activity for many children playing Little League baseball every chance they get.
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, a call came across the radios at the Dunbar Fire Department for an emergency that had them all scared of what they were going into.
WSAZ Chief Metorologist Tony Cavalier present's this week's hometown hero certificate to the Huntington Area Regional Theatre for their hard work on HART in the Park.
