What are the opening hours?

Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 4pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm

WV Coalition to End Homelessness

Home
United States
Bridgeport, WV
WV Coalition to End Homelessness

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Working to prevent and end homelessness in West Virginia. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4LJ4TGVTS6DGE

Incorporated in 1994, the WVCEH began as a meeting of the Executive Directors of the ten WV Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) funded Emergency Shelters. WVCEH operates the centralized intake line for the geography of the Balance of State, is a direct services provider of permanent housing, rapid rehousing, and homeless prevention efforts. WVCEH operates the statewide Homeless Management Information System database, provides reporting and system analysis of our efforts.

11/03/2026

At WVCEH, we remember the roots of who we are as Appalachians: people who look out for one another. Today is an opportunity to honor that West Virginian spirit of community.

If you're eligible to vote, we encourage you to exercise your right and make your voice heard!

🇺🇸 Polls are open until 7:30 PM this evening.

11/02/2026

Throughout this series, we've explored how West Virginia's homelessness response system works, what it accomplishes, who receives assistance, and the barriers people face when trying to find stable housing.

We've also discussed something that doesn't always receive much attention: what it takes to keep people housed once they've found a home.

As of August 2026, 304 West Virginians were housed through CoC-funded programs and could be at risk of losing that housing if continued funding is not awarded.

That does not mean 304 people have lost their housing. It means there are real people whose housing stability depends, in part, on funding decisions that remain important to the future of these programs.

So, why have we been talking about all of this leading up to Election Day?

Because housing, homelessness, and public funding are issues that deserve informed conversations beyond campaign slogans and political talking points. Understanding how these programs work, the people they serve, and the consequences of funding uncertainty helps all of us ask better questions about the decisions being made on behalf of our communities.

11/01/2026

Part 5

Getting someone into housing is an accomplishment. Helping them stay housed is just as important.

Many of the housing and supportive service programs we've discussed throughout this series rely on federal grants that must be renewed to continue operating.

That funding helps providers maintain housing assistance, offer ongoing support, and plan for the needs of the people they serve. When funding becomes uncertain, so does the ability to plan for those ongoing commitments.

Simply put: maintaining funding helps protect the progress we've already made, and ensure we can continue to connect people to housing.

10/31/2026

Part 4 of our exploration into how federal funding helps keep West Virginians housed: What's keeping West Virginians from finding stable housing in the first place?

According to data from the WV Balance of State Continuum of Care, the most commonly reported barrier is something many households across our state are already familiar with: the cost of rent.

Of 4,964 recorded responses about barriers to obtaining housing:

63.24% identified an inability to afford rent.

11.66% identified unemployment.

5.40% identified physical or mental health challenges.

These figures represent reported barriers, not percentages of individual people. They also don't capture every challenge someone might face when trying to find housing.

We often hear conversations about homelessness that focus on individual circumstances. Those circumstances matter, but so do the broader challenges people face when trying to secure a place to live.

Finding housing is one challenge; being able to afford it is entirely another.

That's part of why housing assistance programs exist, and why understanding the need for those programs matters.

10/30/2026

📣 WE'RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM & EARN A $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! 🎉

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference? The West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness is looking for compassionate, self-motivated individuals to join our team!

🏠 CURRENT IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:

📍 Parkersburg, WV (Serving the Mid-Ohio Valley)
🔹 Street Outreach Specialist – Work directly to locate and engage individuals experiencing homelessness, build relationships, and connect people with critical services and resources.

📍 Logan, WV
🔹 Housing Stabilization Case Manager – Help individuals and families obtain and maintain safe, stable housing while connecting them with the resources they need to succeed.

💰 $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!
✅ $1,000 with your first regular paycheck
✅ $1,500 after 12 months of continuous employment

💙 Why WVCEH?
✔️ Meaningful work that changes lives
✔️ A team dedicated to making a difference
✔️ Opportunities for professional growth
✔️ The chance to be part of the solution to homelessness in West Virginia

You'll be joining a fair, transparent team that is genuinely dedicated to ending homelessness in practice, not just talking about it. If you care deeply about making a tangible difference, you will find a supportive home here.

Salary Range: $18.27 - $20.19 per hour based on prior skills and experience.

👉 READY TO JOIN US?
Explore our opportunities and apply today!

🌐 www.wvceh.org/careers

10/30/2026

In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the Continuum of Care (CoC) and explained how federal funding supports West Virginia's homelessness response system.
In Part 2, we shared what that system has accomplished over the past two years.

But who actually receives housing assistance? It's an important question, especially during an election season when public funding is often a topic of discussion. The answer is as diverse as the communities we serve!

As of August 2026, supportive housing programs across the West Virginia Balance of State CoC were providing housing assistance to:

118 veterans across 115 households.

378 people with disabilities across 341 households.

73 older adults across 66 households.

62 young people across 57 households.

163 people in families across 73 households.

**(These categories may overlap. For example, an individual may be both a veteran and a person with a disability, so these figures should not be added together.)**

These are more than just numbers on your screen; they are people in your community, right now, being supported by housing assistance programs. Thus, we owe it to ourselves and our neighbors to understand these housing programs, why they matter, and how they are funded.

For some households, assistance may be relatively short-term. Others may need longer-term housing support and ongoing services to obtain and maintain stability. The type and level of assistance depend on individual circumstances, program eligibility, and available resources.

When we discuss funding for these programs, we're talking about resources that help real people in our communities maintain housing.

This is crucial to make note of, as it allows us to understand who may be affected when those resources become uncertain.

(Part 3 in an Ongoing Series)

10/29/2026

Last time, we introduced the Continuum of Care (CoC) and explored how federal funding supports the network of organizations working to address homelessness across West Virginia, but what does that work actually look like?

Let's talk numbers!

Over the last two years, the West Virginia Balance of State Continuum of Care has:

Served 6,243 people through the homelessness response system.

Served 4,494 households, ranging from individuals living alone to families of multiple people.

Connected 4,789 people to permanent housing, helping individuals and families take steps toward greater long-term housing stability.

These numbers reflect the collective work of housing providers, outreach teams, supportive service programs, and community partners throughout our 44-county coverage area; while these data points help us understand the reach of the system, they don't tell the whole story.

Behind every number is a person and a unique set of circumstances. Housing assistance isn't always immediate, and significant gaps remain between the resources available and the needs of our communities.

Understanding what our homelessness response system accomplishes is an important part of understanding how public funding decisions affect the services available in our communities.

These programs rely on funding, coordination, and partnerships to operate. When funding becomes uncertain, providers must plan for a range of possible outcomes, including potential disruptions to existing services.

As we continue this series, we'll explore who receives housing assistance, the barriers people face when trying to find stable housing, and why continuity of funding matters.

(Part 2 of an ongoing series)

10/28/2026

Across West Virginia, organizations work together to help people experiencing homelessness access housing, supportive services, and other resources. But how is that work organized, and where does federal funding fit in?

Over the next several posts, we're going to explore those questions through a series of educational examinations, looking at the numbers, the outcomes, and how funding ties into it all.

But before we get into the numbers, we need to start with something of the utmost importance: Context!

One important piece of the puzzle is something called a Continuum of Care (CoC).

West Virginia has four CoCs, each responsible for coordinating the homelessness response system within its designated geographic area. The West Virginia Balance of State CoC is the largest, covering 44 of our state's 55 counties.

WVCEH serves as the Lead Agency for the Balance of State CoC, helping coordinate the system, support participating agencies, oversee funded projects, and facilitate the federal CoC funding application process.

That funding supports a variety of eligible programs, including housing assistance, supportive services, and the systems that help providers coordinate their work.

So, why are we talking about this now?

Because decisions about public funding and policy have real implications for the programs and resources available in our communities.

Understanding how those decisions connect to the homelessness response system is an important part of understanding the challenges providers (and the people they serve) face.

As we continue this series, we'll take a closer look at what these programs accomplish, who relies on them, and why funding continuity matters.

Our goal isn't to tell you what to think. It's to give you the information to better understand an issue that affects communities across West Virginia.

(Part 1 of an ongoing series).

10/28/2026

Imagine spending days, months, or even years without stable housing. Everything you own is limited to what you can carry, what you haven't lost, what has survived the elements and circumstances along the way.

Then, one day, you get the keys to a place of your own.

There's excitement. Relief. The comfort of knowing you have a door that locks, a roof overhead, and a space in this big wide world that is entirely your own. But as that excitement begins to settle, you look around and see...

An empty space.

No bed to rest your head. No table to share a meal. Not even a comfortable place to sit and rest your weary feet. You're housed; it doesn't quite feel like home yet.

At WVCEH, we help individuals and families move into stable housing. But our resources for furnishing those homes and providing everyday household essentials are extremely limited. That's where you come in.

We've created a registry of household essentials to help our participants turn their new spaces into places they feel good about calling their own.

Want to help? Scan the QR code, select an item from our registry, and have it shipped directly to our main office. We'll make sure it gets into the hands of someone who needs it.

We can help with the housing. You can help make it feel like home.

10/27/2026

📣

WVCEH Coordinated Entry Staff will be unavailable tomorrow (Wednesday, October 28th, 2026) from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM due to mandatory staff training.

Thank you for your understanding!

Address

110 Cambridge Place
Bridgeport, WV
26330

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13048429522

Website

http://www.wvceh.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when WV Coalition to End Homelessness posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.