BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO INSPIRE AND FACILITATE GENEROUS CHARITABLE GIVING THAT ADVANCES OUR COMMUNITY.
Thanks to a matching opportunity from a generous donor, any gifts made to the "Veterans Cemetery Fund" will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 until December 31st, 2024!
The Veteran's Cemetery Fund was created to ensure that the final resting place of these American Heroes is properly maintained for future generations. |
SLYP Newsletter - Fall 2024 |
Honoring Our Heroes: New Fund Established to Support Raleigh County Veterans MuseumA new fund for the Raleigh County Veterans Museum was established by an anonymous donor who was a career veteran of the Navy.
The purpose of this fund will be to provide annual income for the organization to be used at their discretion. |
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John H. Gorman John Henry Gorman was born in Elmira NY in 1927, and passed away on February 20, 2024 in Beaver, WV.
John was a loving father, brother, and husband. He was known for his generosity, concern for others’ well-being, and active involvement in his family, friends, and community. A man of faith and a dedicated member of the communities he resided in, John was respected by many. He found joy and fulfillment in his love for work, Notre Dame, handball, golf and fitness. John proudly served in the U.S. Army and was an alumnus of Notre Dame. He worshipped at Saint Francis de Sales. John Gorman established the Irish Festival Fund which later became the St. Francis DeSales School Fund when the Catholic Church no longer held the annual festival. In honor of John’s memory, donations can be made to the St. Francis DeSales School Fund. |
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Beckley, WV 25801 Telephone304-253-3806
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