ABOUT US
 
Since 2003, Charleston-Kanawha Housing and West Virginia State University Extension has partnered together to bring self-sufficiency programs to low-income housing residents within the Charleston, West Virginia area. Neighborhood Networks Grants through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) made our vision a reality along with many wonderful residents and local organizations. To date more than 700 participants of all ages have attended programs that focus on Computer Literacy, GED Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Homework/Tutoring, Internet Surfing, Life Skills, Literacy, and Workforce Development. Below is a listing of our creative workshops that relate to these categories.
 
CKH and WVSUE attribute many factors that have added to our success. One key is that our computer labs are small which allows lots of attention for those that appreciate one-on-one and small group activities. Open lab hours are another factor as volunteers and staff members schedule regular hours throughout the week. This open time is our most informal time when you would probably see each person working on something different. Other successes have developed through our hands-on approach and consistent programming with approximately 100 programs delivered each year.
 
 
 2003-2008 NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS ACTIVITIES
 

Computer Basics
Computer Lab Installations
Basket Weaving & Technology
Greeting Cards
E-Mail
Workforce Development
Technology & Kids
Family Storyteller
Community Gardens
On-Line Banking
Typing
Junior Master Gardner
Business Cards
Photo Editing
Hospitality Training
Creative Writing
Talking With Your Doctor
Healthy Heart Awareness
GED Preparation
Publisher Basics
Internet Navigation
Homework Assistance
Web Site Development
Cookbooks
Credit Counseling
Zoombinis Math Program
Genealogy
Medicare Prescription Enrollment
Life Skills
Christmas Gift Drive
Site Seer’s Club
Open Lab Hours
Intermediate Computers
Homeownership Workshop
Legislative Workshop
Attitude is Everything
Handle Your Business
Communication is Key
Problem Solving
Job Interviewing
Applications/Resumes
Microsoft Word
Excel
Social Events With Partners
Digital Photography
Diabetes Prevention
Library Construction
Extra Income With Ebay      
Calendar Construction
(4) New Resource Handbooks
      Resume/Cover Letters
      Money Smart
      Internet Investigations
      Developing Posters
Printing Envelopes
Garden Party
 
Our Community Development efforts focus on these three main areas:

• Asset Development
• Disaster Preparedness
• Strategic Planning and Implementation