General Update

Alys Smith Named to West Virginia Executive’s 2025 Lawyers & Leaders Class

WEST VIRGINIA (August 28, 2025) – West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) proudly congratulates Executive Board Member and Chair of its New Horizons Committee, Alys Smith, on being named to the West Virginia...

WVFF Continues “Hold the Line” Tour with Visit to Southern WV Fellowship Home

WEST VIRGINIA (July 2, 2025) – The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) advanced its “Hold the Line Tour” on Monday with a visit to Southern WV Fellowship Home, an Initial Opportunity...

WVFF Invites West Virginians to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

WEST VIRGINIA (April 23, 2025) –  West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is encouraging all West Virginians to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 AM...

WVFF Hosts Initial Opportunity Grant Celebration to Honor Recipients

WEST VIRGINIA (May 20, 2025) – On May 20, West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) hosted the Initial Opportunity Grant (IOG) Celebration, honoring the first recipients of grant funding designed to transform...

WVFF Announces Regional Expert Panel Members

WEST VIRGINIA (June 24, 2025) – The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is proud to announce the appointment of its inaugural Regional Expert Panel members. These individuals will play a critical role...

WVFF Launches “New Horizons” Committee to Advance Research and Innovation in Opioid Crisis Response

WEST VIRGINIA (March 27, 2025) – West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is proud to announce the creation of the New Horizons Committee, a newly formed working group dedicated to promoting research...

WVFF Launches “Hold the Line” Tour and Visits North Star Child Advocacy Center

WEST VIRGINIA (March 26, 2025) – West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) kicked off its “Hold the Line Tour” Thursday in Parkersburg, visiting the North Star Child Advocacy Center—recipient of the largest...

WVFF Releases Request for Proposals for Statewide Needs-Based Assessment

WEST VIRGINIA (March 14, 2025) – West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a comprehensive statewide Needs-Based Assessment to guide the strategic allocation of opioid...

WVFF Vice Chair Dr. Matthew Christiansen Speaks at SXSW on the Role of Opioid Settlement Foundations in Addressing Public Health Issues

WEST VIRGINIA (March 12, 2025) – Dr. Matthew Christiansen, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) and Chief Medical Officer of Valley Health Systems,...

WVFF Chairman Matthew Harvey Receives Richard “Dick” Shelton Lighthouse Award

WEST VIRGINIA (March 7, 2025) – West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) proudly congratulates Chairman of the Board, Matthew Harvey, on being honored with the Richard “Dick” Shelton Lighthouse Award at the...