Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless

04/23/2026

💗 Community Support in Action 💗

The Greater Wheeling Coalition for the Homeless (GWCH) is proud to support the 6th Annual Feminine Hygiene Product Donation Drive hosted by Neighbors Helping Neighbors & Soroptimist International of Wheeling.

🗓 Now through May 31, 2026

Period poverty is real—and it impacts as many as 2 in 5 individuals, with rising costs making access even more difficult. These essential items are often overlooked, yet they are critical for dignity, health, and daily living.

We are encouraging our community to come together and help make a difference. Donations of feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons, liners, etc.) can be dropped off at participating locations throughout the Ohio Valley.

💡 Monetary donations are also accepted and will go directly toward purchasing needed supplies.

All donations will support local organizations serving women and girls right here in our community—including those we serve at GWCH.

Every donation, no matter the size, matters.

If you are able to give, please consider contributing or helping spread the word. Together, we can ensure no one goes without basic necessities.

02/13/2026

Baby, one of the Coalition's comfort cats, is frantically completing her taxes and wishing she didn't owe the State additional taxes. Don't be Baby! By donating an amount that qualifies for NIP Tax Credits you can reduce next year's tax liability and direct your dollars so that they actually stay in the local area. Call 304-232-6105 and ask for our Finance Manager, Brandon McLendon.

02/05/2026

Are you completing your State taxes and wishing you didn't owe the State additional taxes. By donating an amount that qualifies for NIP Tax Credits you can reduce next year's tax liability and direct your dollars so that they actually stay in the local area. Call 304-232-6105 and ask for our Finance Manager, Brandon McLendon.

12/22/2025

We only have $500 in NIP tax credits remaining! Call our office today to donate at 304-232-6105

11/08/2025

The pumpkins are smashing! Stop by and join in the fun! We're setup in the parking lot of the 84 15th Street!

11/08/2025

Gioia is ready for the Rage Raiser! She's head of our raffle booth that was made possible only by our fantastic sponsors!

11/07/2025

BREAKING NEWS . . . another sponsorship-Thank you to South Wheeling Pawn

Counting down- 24 hours from the Rage Raiser here in East Wheeling! We are excited to meet up with long-time friends and make new ones as we CRUSH some pumpkins for a CAUSE!

The community support rolled in during these final days, and we would like to thank the additional contributors.

Gulla's, Jebbia's Market, Sweet Abe's Bakeshop, Sheetz, Tito's Hot Dogs, Coleman's Fish Market, Vocelli Pizza, Grandpa Joe's Candy, Design and Image Studio, Lisa Werner, Joe Nessa Saunders, Neeley's Market, Zigenfelder's, National Equipment, Elk's Lodge, Nickles Bakery, and Marquee Cinemas

Please watch WTRF news for more details on tomorrow's event.

10/26/2025

Thank you to Ebbert Farm Market for again sponsoring our event.

10/24/2025

Ebbert Farm Market is sponsoring the Rage Raiser on November 8, 2025, with a generous donation of 100 pumpkins. Let pummeling commence!
We will be there from 11 am til the last pumpkin is smashed.
Organize your co-workers, gather your friends, or just come solo- it is a cathartic experience for a great cause.
To inquire about sponsorship levels, call 304-232-6105.

What started as one team member’s creative idea has quickly grown into one of the most exciting, all-ages community events in our area.

Last year’s inaugural Rage-Raiser® was a huge success, and we’re thrilled to bring it back for a second round — bigger and better than ever! The event is designed to be casual, fun-filled, and affordable for everyone to enjoy.

This year, thanks to the generous support of Ebbert’s Farm Market — sponsoring the pumpkins once again — we’re able to make this highly anticipated event happen.

Their continued partnership allows us to bring the community together for a day of smashing fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Building on the excitement from last year, we’re looking to elevate the experience even more. We are now inviting additional sponsors for our second annual Rage-Raiser® on November 8, 2025. The event kicks off at 11:00 AM and runs until we run out of pumpkins — or participants run out of steam.

Sponsorships help cover: event permits, food, beverages, and essential supplies.
Sponsor perks: public recognition and free pumpkins, scaled to your contribution level.

Interested in sponsoring or learning more about custom sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Brandon McLendon, Finance Manager, at 304-232-6105 by November 1, 2025.

Bonus for generous donors: Contributions of $500 or more may qualify for WV Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) Tax Credits, which can reduce your 2025
West Virginia state tax bill.

Sponsor levels:
The Great Pumpkin-$1,000.00-$500.00*
Blue Ribbon Pumpkin -$499.00-$250.00
Carver Pumpkin-$249.00-$150.00
Pie Pumpkin-$149.00-$100.00
*qualifies for WV Neighborhood Investment Program Tax Credits

We hope to see you on November 8, 2025, and we look forward to helping you release some steam and share in some laughs.

09/29/2025

What started as one team member’s creative idea has quickly grown into one of the most exciting, all-ages community events in our area.

Last year’s inaugural Rage-Raiser® was a huge success, and we’re thrilled to bring it back for a second round — bigger and better than ever! The event is designed to be casual, fun-filled, and affordable for everyone to enjoy.

This year, thanks to the generous support of Ebbert’s Farm Market — sponsoring the pumpkins once again — we’re able to make this highly anticipated event happen.

Their continued partnership allows us to bring the community together for a day of smashing fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Building on the excitement from last year, we’re looking to elevate the experience even more. We are now inviting additional sponsors for our second annual Rage-Raiser® on November 8, 2025. The event kicks off at 11:00 AM and runs until we run out of pumpkins — or participants run out of steam.

Sponsorships help cover: event permits, food, beverages, and essential supplies.
Sponsor perks: public recognition and free pumpkins, scaled to your contribution level.

Interested in sponsoring or learning more about custom sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Brandon McLendon, Finance Manager, at 304-232-6105 by November 1, 2025.

Bonus for generous donors: Contributions of $500 or more may qualify for WV Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP) Tax Credits, which can reduce your 2025
West Virginia state tax bill.

Sponsor levels:
The Great Pumpkin-$1,000.00-$500.00*
Blue Ribbon Pumpkin -$499.00-$250.00
Carver Pumpkin-$249.00-$150.00
Pie Pumpkin-$149.00-$100.00
*qualifies for WV Neighborhood Investment Program Tax Credits

We hope to see you on November 8, 2025, and we look forward to helping you release some steam and share in some laughs.