Morgantown Magazine Winter 2022 Edition

CHRISTIAN HELP ANIMAL FRIENDS OF NORTH CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA

Maintaining and promoting the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails, 48 miles of trail to walk, run, bike, and enjoy the outdoors. montrails.org MON RIVER TRAILS CONSERVANCY

Offering resources such as clothing, infant items, food, and housewares; emergency financial assistance; and job readiness help at no cost to those in need. motownchristianhelp.com

A no-kill shelter offering a high-quality refuge for unwanted, abandoned, and abused animals with placement and spay and neuter services. animalfriendswv.org

A birth certificate—required for Social Security and DMV identification cards, and so for employment and benefits processing—for two people from Monongalia County

Laundry and cleaning supplies used daily to keep facilities sanitary and animals healthy

Gloves and trash bags for trail litter clean-ups

A chainsaw to clear fallen trees— storms typically bring down two or three a week across the trail

5 pairs of non-skid shoes for food service employment requirements

Dog and cat food, treats, and litter, or one feline adoption fee

Contracting a specialized service to clear autumn leaves, nuts, and debris from 10 miles of rail-trail

285 cans of quality meat proteins for food orders

Spay or neuter 10 animals

Repairs to or expansion of the facility, such as cat condos or a large fenced area where dogs can play

Supports 65 families with grants-in- aid for electric bills

Clean-up and restore trail after a landslide or wash-out

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