The Pathways Retention Scholarship helps rising sophomores , juniors and seniors from West Virginia . To date , more than $ 450,000 has been raised and over 175 scholarships have been awarded . The scholarship was created in 2015 through a partnership with the Maier Foundation , which has provided a match for every dollar raised .
annual event are now being dedicated to help fund the scholarship that will assist 50 students in the upcoming academic year .
“ The golf tournament has always supported student scholarships at Concord . This is just one more way we can continue to help students financially with earning their degrees ,” says Greg Ball , tournament organizer .
Golfers recently participated in the tournament at Pipestem State Park where a check was presented to the foundation . The tournament started in 1991 and was renamed the Homer K . Ball Memorial Tournament after Ball ’ s passing in 2008 .
“ The Ball family has been actively involved with supporting Concord for decades . We are grateful for their willingness to continue their efforts in raising much needed funds for our students ,” says Vice President for Advancement Alicia Besenyei .
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Benedum Foundation Announces New Program Staff
Melanie Claxton has been named senior program officer of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation . She will oversee the foundation ’ s grants programs in education .
Claxton comes to Benedum with expertise in learning initiatives aimed at out-of-school time .
As the coordinator for Pittsburgh Public Schools , she implemented flexible policies that adapted to the needs of those served , specifically in informal learning environments . Claxton has led national sessions on implementing evidence-based , high-quality summer learning programs and continues to push for the advancement and extension of quality learning opportunities for youth .
“ Melanie is passionate about helping kids and families , and she is joining Benedum at the perfect time to advance our work in education . She has led programs that function alongside the public school model , which shows the creativity and collaboration we are looking for at Benedum ,” says Jen Giovannitti , president of the Benedum Foundation . “ Melanie has experience with training and evaluation , but it was her focus on policy , partnerships and coalition-building that meant a lot as well .”
Claxton is the co-chair elect of the Pennsylvania School- Age Child Care Alliance , a committee member of the Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time executive committee , a grant making committee member of the Three Rivers Community Foundation and a cofounder of Benevine . She holds a master ’ s degree in public policy and management and a bachelor ’ s degree in biology .
American Red Cross Provides Critical Services in West Virginia
The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region delivers critical services to the entire state of West Virginia as well as many counties in Kentucky , Virginia and Ohio . Over the last year , Central Appalachia Region volunteers assisted more than 1,100 families who experienced a home fire , installed more than 1,000 smoke alarms to make 800 homes safer , educated almost 1,400 youth in preparedness education , collected over 52,000 units of lifesaving blood and supported over 2,000 military members , veterans and their families by providing more than 4,300 services .
American Red Cross efforts include :
• Collecting life-saving blood donations
• Helping communities prepare for , respond to and recover from disasters while providing food , shelter , relief supplies , comfort and recovery planning when they occur
• Installing smoke alarms and sharing fire safety information
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