WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HUB
Rating: 4.8 stars 10 reviews
Issues: Economic Development
Location: 103 Adams Street Suite 200 Fairmont WV 26554 USA
Mission:
To engage communities and organizations in a system of community development that is locally-determined and directed, continuous, intentional, and aligned across all three sectors of society (public, private and civil).
Results:
The Hub has successfully worked in over 50 communities throughout WV to stimulate community and economic development efforts across multiple sectors.
Target demographics:
build capacity and strengthen nonprofits and communities
Geographic areas served:
West Virginia
Programs:
HubCAP, Blueprint Communities and Standards for Excellence.
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The Hub's unofficial operating approach is 'turf suppression', which is something WV desperately needs. The Hub's goal is to provide communities with tools, resources, and support for whatever local needs are identified, and they do it extremely well by bringing together a wide array of partners and service providers to work on a solving a problem in a collaborative and engaging way. They have no interest in 'owning' their solutions - any successful work they do is spread as far and wide as possible.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
Being part of the Blueprint Communities Team in our small town, I have seen first hand what the HUB is presently doing to assist the communities involved in this program. Especially helpful are the coaches, technical expertise and advice, and the knowledge that we are not alone in trying to create a better community. I personally think the HUB is one of the best organizations we have in the state to really help us help ourselves. And hearing from other communities we find they have an outstanding record of continued support. I'm very pleased with the HUB and highly recommend them to others.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
Twice in the past few years I have seen first hand the positive effects of the WV HUB efforts around the state. Ansted WV is continuing to reap the rewards of the community building training we received form the HUB and recently a representative of the HUB facilitated a meeting that without there help would have gone no where. Nice to see a group reaching every little corner of the state and helping communities help them selves.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Likely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
Our city became involved with the West Virginia Community Development HUB as a selected "Blueprint Community." The Blueprint Community initiative combines a local steering team of eight members, who receive off-site capacity training. A community coach is assigned by The HUB, to help facilitate program and project development to focus community energy. In our instance, four sub-groups have been created to address specific community-building issues. The sub-groups have individually prepared formalized planning and activity documents to ensure continuing work and program continuity. Under the leadership of Kent Spellman, The HUB and its capable staff have helped energize a lethargic small city. We anticipate that the 'boots on the ground' project work in our small city--coordinated with technical assistance from The HUB--will continue well into our future. I have no hesitation in endorsing the fine work of The HUB.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would encourage additional private and public funding for the work of this nonprofit organization, to comfortably and fully staff its community programs. Small cities simply lack the resources to assist The HUB with meaningful financial assistance.
How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
I have been involved with the WV Hub for over 5 yrs. My initial contact with them came when my community enrolled in the Community Development Training Program. We took a team of 8 people to learn and explore ways to help build our community from the ground up. The training was delivered in monthly meetings over a 10 month period. The format of the training allowed for both work and reflection between trainings. As a newcomer to my community, this training was the tool that I needed to be able to present my ideas in ways that would be received as helpful in my community. Since that time, I have used the skills that I learned through that training on a near daily basis.
I have also worked with the Hub through their WV Food and Farm Coalition. The Hub's early support of that project was instrumental in the development of a state-wide coalition of believers in the local food movement. The WVFFC has been instrumental in building a strong network of people seriously committed to making a difference for our farmers and our families.
I will continue to work with and rely on the Hub for their deep contributions to our communities across our state.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand their reach.
How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Likely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
The WV Development HUB is a model for community engagement and empowerment for West Virginia. Over the years they have helped communities achieve and become leaders in the State. Collaboration and networking is a key to success and the WV HUB does this and more to build community capacity and civic engagement.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
The West Virginia Community Develop HUB is a wonderful resource for the state of West Virginia. They help communities work together to become stronger, more vibrant places to live; they bring different sectors of the state together around common goals; they provide guidance in finding resources to accomplish what communities want and need. And they do this while engaging and respecting diverse points of view.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
The WV Community Development HUB has organized several training sessions that I have attended. All trainings have been highly useful and have helped me connect with the community in my area in promoting local foods from local farms.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I am not seeing areas that need change
How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
The West Virginia Community development HUB does an excellent job of bring together government, business, non-profits and community leaders together to address the difficult issues facing West Virginia today.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Quite well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
The WV Community Development HUB worked with the City of Williamson, WV in an effort called the Communities of Achievement Program (CAP) where our town had the opportunity to develop a Performance Agenda which helped us to reach several community development goals. The ongoing CAP training greatly enriched our process and encouraged partnerships and synergies with other cities in West Virginia.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
We would not change our CAP experience, but would request that the City of Williamson continue to be on the radar with HUB as the organization grows. Our town would like to be a part of future trainings, micro- grant opportunities, and/or peer exhanges with cities in WV.
How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Likely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012