Morgantown Firefighter Community Outreach

06/08/2026

‼️There's been an alarming drop in scheduled blood donation appointments in recent weeks. Please take action now to help keep the blood supply stable‼️

Give the Gift of Life-
🩸Blood: The most common type of donation, during which approximately a pint of 'whole blood' is given. This type of blood donation usually takes about an hour.

🩸🩸Power Red: A Power Red donation collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A Neg, B Neg, or O blood.

The need for blood doesn't stop. We need you now! Please book a time to give:

Every day, firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical service providers help those in need. Join us by responding to the call and help make a difference in our community by donating blood at our American Red Cross Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Give the Gift of Life- Blood: T...

05/28/2026

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's - Where lives are changed & miracles happen!

05/15/2026

An accident can happen at a moment’s notice. Your blood donation can help provide emergency treatment when every second matters.

Don’t wait — schedule your lifesaving donation appointment today: https://rcblood.org/3SgXLtf
SPONSOR CODE: MORGANTOWN
OR call: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

📅 Thursday, July 30 | 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
📍 CMA Church of Morgantown (308 Elmurst St)
💲 Donors Promotion TBD

05/04/2026

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Recognizing the work firefighters do every day – from the fire ground to the communities they protect.

05/01/2026

An ordinary day at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center quickly turned into an unexpected rescue mission Wednesday when a mother duck and her ducklings waddled through a parking area — and several of the babies slipped through a storm grate. Thanks to quick action, teamwork and a little ingenuity, e...

04/30/2026

01/05/2026

City of Morgantown - City Hall Launches “Reuse, Repurpose, and Relove” Winter Coat Drive from Jan. 5 through Feb. 5 to help local residents stay warm this winter.

🧥 🧤Contributions will support Catholic Charities West Virginia, Lauren's Wish, and the Morgantown Community Kitchen, Inc.

Community members are encouraged to donate new or gently used winter coats that are clean and in good condition to help ensure warmth and dignity for those in need. Larger sizes, children’s sizes, hats, and gloves are especially needed.

Collection bins will be located at:
Morgantown City Hall: Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Downtown Public Safety Building: Lobby hours, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Morgantown History Museum: Wednesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, noon–6 p.m.

Wiles Hill Community Center: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

ALL THREE MORGANTOWN FIRE STATIONS: Open 24/7 (staff may be away responding to calls)

In addition, Morgantown City Ambassadors will collect donations from downtown businesses and community members while on patrol, typically Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

City staff will organize all donations with the assistance of the Building Maintenance Division. Items will be sorted on site before distributing them to local social service agencies, ensuring every item is ready for use. https://cvcpl.us/5aYeN53

12/09/2025

🎅🏽✨🎄We appreciate the chance to continue supporting the community through opportunities like this. Thank you, WVU Medicine Golisano Children's for going above and beyond for the children and their families being treated at the hospital during the holiday season.