Active Places
Active Places: Climbing in the New River Gorge
Few places offer the opportunity to try an exciting outdoor activity in a setting like the New River Gorge. Through Active Southern West Virginia’s Get
September 28, 2026
Few places offer the opportunity to try an exciting outdoor activity in a setting like the New River Gorge. Through Active Southern West Virginia’s Get
Active SWV’s Kids Creative Contest gives kids in West Virginia an opportunity to run the iconic Bridge Day 5k RUN for free. Each year, kids
Sarah Blackburn is the Active SWV Community Captain of the Month for October! Sarah is a climbing guide who donates time to Active SWV free
Meet September Community Captain of the month, Michele Carter of REFIT Beckley I’m Michele Carter and I live in Cool Ridge. As I have gotten
Supporting a Thriving, Multigenerational Workforce: Practical Steps for Employers Across southern West Virginia, our workforce is evolving. Experienced workers are staying on the job longer,
September Participant of the Month, Jennifer Peake! Jennifer was born, raised, and currently still lives in Beckley WV. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and
The Kids Run Club program is a FREE initiative designed to teach kids healthy skills and build their confidence in physical activity. Many kids throughout
Step Into Wellness with the Mingo Sunshine Walkers In the heart of Mingo County, a group of neighbors is turning weekday mornings into a celebration
Introduction In January of this year, I announced that Active Southern West Virginia awarded Capacity Building Grants for workplace wellness programming to five businesses. These
apply for the fall 2026 mini-grant here The Fall 2026 Kids Run Club Mini-grant will open on August 17th! We want to reach more kids
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