Hinton Area Foundation

10/16/2026

Thank you for sharing, WVVA!

The Hinton Area Foundation announced the creation of the Jenny Woodrum Memorial STEM Scholarship fund.

10/16/2026

💛 Make your gift go further—for Summers County and on your West Virginia taxes.

Support a cause you care about while receiving a valuable tax benefit. Hinton Area Foundation has NIP tax credits remaining!
With a qualifying gift of $500 or more, eligible donors can receive a West Virginia state tax credit equal to 50% of their donation.

For example:
✔️ Give $500 → receive a $250 tax credit
✔️ Give $1,000 → receive a $500 tax credit

Support an existing qualifying HAF fund—even one named for another person or family—or talk with us about starting your own.

Credits are available first-come, first-served. Contact us before donating to confirm eligibility and reserve yours!

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🔎 Explore our funds: https://bit.ly/hafgive

A separate 3% processing fee applies: a $500 gift plus $15 fee totals $515. Gifts for the 2026 tax year must be completed by December 31. Individual tax limitations apply; consult your tax advisor.

10/16/2026

Thank you WV Explorer News for sharing a tax smart way to give through NIP credits!

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10/16/2026

Thank you WV Explorer News for highlighting NIP credits for donors!

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10/05/2026

Today, on what would have been Jenny Woodrum’s birthday, Hinton Area Foundation is honored to announce the Jenny Woodrum Memorial STEM Scholarship, established by her family in loving memory.

Jenny graduated with honors from Summers County High School and West Virginia Wesleyan College, earning degrees in mathematics and religion before completing her master’s degree. She built a career as an operations research analyst and was once a scholarship recipient herself.

This scholarship honors her life by helping other Summers County students pursue their education, with priority given to female students studying science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM.)

For Jenny’s family, the loss is still deeply felt. There is also comfort in knowing that her memory will live on through opportunities for students from the community she called home.

Please join us in remembering Jenny on her birthday and honoring this meaningful gift to future generations. 💙

You can give to the fund here: https://bit.ly/4hDjcQP

Or mail a check made payable to Hinton Area Foundation (with Jenny Woodrum Memorial STEM Scholarship in the memo line): P.O. Box 217, Hinton, WV 25951. Drop off at the HAF office is also available: 104 James Street, Hinton. There is a secure lockbox should your drop off occur when the director is unavailable or the office is closed.

10/03/2026

🎃 Introducing the HalloHinton Pass-Through Fund!

Hinton Area Foundation is pleased to announce a new way to support the HalloHinton Halloween Festival—a fun-filled, two-day event of family-friendly activities!

Your gift to the HalloHinton Pass-Through Fund supports the festival and helps bring families together for Halloween fun right here in Hinton.

🧡 Help create the kind of hometown fun kids remember—a safe, welcoming celebration for families and neighbors. Donate here:
https://godonate.akoyago.com/hintonareafoundation/fund/3d9e5816-01bd-f111-aaae-70a8a5b0289a

You can also make checks payable to Hinton Area Foundation and add HalloHinton to the memo line. Mail to: P.O. Box 217, Hinton, WV 25951 Or, hand deliver checks to 104 James Street, Hinton. (We have a secure lockbox in case you come when we are out in the community or closed.)

09/29/2026

One grant. One doctor. An entire community strengthened.

Last night, the Hinton Area Foundation Board hosted a pre-meeting social to see donor dollars in action and hear from Dr. Seth Graham, a recipient of the Steve Richman “Hometown Doctor” Pass Through Fund.

Seth was already serving others as a pharmacist when he decided to pursue his dream of becoming a physician. With support from the Hometown Doctor Fund, he attended the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg and is now a family practitioner serving right here in Summers County.

Janet Hinton of WVSOM, who helped connect Seth, the medical school and HAF, joined us for the evening. She recalled assuring HAF that Seth was the right candidate—and time has certainly proven her right.

Seth shared how grateful he remains for the grant, which eased the financial burden on his young family while he pursued medical school. But the impact of that investment extends far beyond one student or one family. Because Seth returned home to practice, our entire community gained a dedicated physician who understands the people and the place he serves.

That is donor impact in action: one generous investment helping someone achieve a dream—and strengthening healthcare for an entire community.

The Hometown Doctor Fund was created to help qualified local students attend WVSOM while encouraging future physicians who grew up here to return and provide medical care in our area. Seth’s story is a powerful example of that vision fulfilled.

Thank you, Dr. Graham, for sharing your story—and for choosing to serve Summers County.

09/23/2026

Join Walk for Her Lifetime on October 3!

And if you want to donate to the cause, click this link: https://bit.ly/scwfhl

WFHL has partnered with Vandalia Health/CAMC to provide mammograms this year. The mobile mammography unit will be providing on site mammograms. Only a few appointment times are left, so call today to schedule your appointment. Also, our local Summers Co Health Dept will be on site administering flu shots during the event.