CommunityWorks In West Virginia, Inc.

Street Address:
4302 Crede Drive
Charleston, WV 25302


Phone: 304-965-2241
Fax: 304-965-2264
Website: www.communityworkswv.org

Mary S Skeens, Executive DIrector

Contact Name: Mary S Skeens
Phone: 304-965-2241x101
Fax:
Email: mskeens@communityworkswv.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 3 

Background
Founded in 1991 with the idea that a partnership of divergent nonprofit housing organizations, bankers, businesses and government working together could produce affordable housing in West Virginia. CommunityWorks in West Virginia is a State-wide coalition of housing providers engaged in renewing West Virginia communities.

Mission
CommunityWorks in West Virginia, Inc. delivers housing solutions through a network of member organizations to provide housing for families throughout West Virginia.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $304,246

 Lines of Business
  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 940 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 56 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 56 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 311 rental units.
  • Invested $943,751 in the community through CommunityWorks In West Virginia, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $7,103,725 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $8,047,476.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    3/12/2009 Fairmont Morgantown NeighborWorks Homeownership Center sponsored by CommunityWorks in West Virginia, Inc.

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Planning

  •  Leadership Training

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Disposition of Foreclosed Property

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  Tandem Lending

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  •  Water Quality and Conservation


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    John ElzaBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionHomeownership Center of Elkins, WVExecutive Director
    Belinda HarnessBoard SecretaryLocal GovernmentHousing Authority of Mingo CountyHousing Development Director
    Robin KeesBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionTelamon CorporationState Director
    John MartysBoard PresidentLocal GovernmentFairmont Morgantown Housing AuthorityExecutive Director
    Debra PayneBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionReligious Coalition for Community RenewalExecutive Director
    Lora PierceBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionHabitat for Humanity of West Virginia, Inc.Executive Director
    Cathy RoseBoard Member AlternateNon-Profit InstitutionSHEDDirector of Housing
    Sharon WaldenBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionStop Abusive Family Environment, Inc.Executive Director
    Pamela WoodBoard TreasurerNon-Profit InstitutionHousing ConnectionsEx. Director

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Mid-Atlantic
    Name:  Sasha M. Johnson
    Phone:  
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  
    Email:  smjohnson@nw.org