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  • Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

    Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

    The FRN assists with the coalition, and our goal is to bring together community members and organizations to address substance abuse in a comprehensive way.

  • Transportation Committee

    Transportation Committee

    The FRN has played a crucial role in helping to develop a committee and working closely with its members to secure transportation in our area. Through our collective efforts, we are working with 5 area counties to bring public transportation to our area.

  • Necessities Closet

    Necessities Closet

    We set up a table monthly at the Sistersville United Methodist Church and give out free cleaning products, hygiene products, clothing, socks, and shoes at times, as well as three to four door prizes.

    Three people organize supplies on a table labeled "Family Resource Network." Bags and household items are present. A mural of a green landscape decorates the wall.
  • Healthy Grand-families Program

    Healthy Grand-families Program

    The FRN works together with the WVU Tyler County Extension Services to provide a program called Healthy Grandfamilies. This program is for grandparents raising grandchildren or for Kinship care.  We meet monthly and provide speakers on a variety of topics, as well as provide a lunch.  This program is sponsored by WV State University.

  • CSFP Food Boxes

    CSFP Food Boxes

    The FRN, in collaboration with the Mountaineer Food Bank, distributes 60 food boxes to seniors aged 60 and older (based on their income) in two locations in Tyler County once a month.

    Two men in military uniforms and a casually dressed man and woman stand smiling outdoors on a sunny day, with autumn trees in the background.
  • Mountaineer Food Bank

    Mountaineer Food Bank

    The FRN provides mobile food pantries in Sistersville, WV 3 times per year.  The Senior Center in Middlebourne provides the mobile pantry at their location 3 times a year, too.

    Group of volunteers smiling in front of a Mountaineer Food Bank and Feeding America truck. The scene conveys a sense of community and teamwork.
    A group of people stand smiling in front of a large truck labeled "This Truck Feeds Seniors" and "Mountaineer FoodBank." A box of watermelons is nearby.
    A group of 16 people stand smiling in front of a truck with "This Truck Feeds Seniors" and "Mountaineer Food Bank" logos. They appear cheerful and united.
    A group of people in winter clothing stand smiling in front of a large truck. The truck's side reads, "This Truck Feeds Kids," promoting Mountaineer Food Bank.
  • Summer Feeding Project

    Summer Feeding Project

    The FRN ran a project that helped feed Tyler County children throughout the summer months.  The project continues to run as a collaboration with Tyler County Schools.

  • Tyler County Resource Guides

    Tyler County Resource Guides

    A yearly resource guide is developed and distributed to families residing in Tyler County.

  • Back to School Fair

    Back to School Fair

    All Tyler County elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to attend the free event in which vendors educate the public about the services they offer and become more acquainted with families. In addition, all students receive a backpack as well as school supplies; they may also attend free screenings (dental & vision) and receive a haircut.  The program is possible with the support of Tyler County Board of Education, vendors, community members, businesses, churches, teachers, students, and volunteers.

    Three smiling women in black shirts stand behind a kitchen counter with stacks of plastic containers and water bottles. Kitchen equipment is visible in the background.
    Two people in yellow shirts stand beside a yellow school bus and a sign about a bus safety zone. The scene conveys a sense of safety and community.
    Three people stand smiling behind a table covered in a "New Martinsville Dental" cloth. Two banners with a tooth and bear logo are on each side.
    A bustling community event in a gym with numerous tables covered in colorful cloths. People, including families and children, engage with exhibitors conveying a lively and social atmosphere. A small toy-like bus stands out amid the crowd.
    A woman stands in a room near a yellow table covered with colorful decorations. A sign reads "SmartStyle Shirley Haught." A man stand smiling the background. The atmosphere is festive.
    Five people standing on bleachers surrounded by rows of colorful backpacks in a gymnasium, suggesting a school supply drive or community event.
    Children play outside on colorful inflatable bounce houses at a park. Chairs are set up nearby. The cloudy sky and trees create a relaxed atmosphere.
    A person in a fluffy lion costume is seated against a white wall, looking playful with shrugged “I don’t know” hands. A colorful sign is visible behind them.
    BTS Fair Lions Club vision screenings
    Two women and a child at a vibrant indoor table with fresh vegetables and decorative details. Brightly colored bikes in the background add a playful touch.
    Two men wearing blue shirts stand behind a festive table with "Fiesta" themed decorations, handing out black bags. Bright balloons adorn the scene.
    A man operates a remote-controlled, toy-like yellow school bus with animated eyes in a bustling indoor event. People and informational tables are in the background.
    A school cafeteria features tables lined with wrapped gift baskets and prize boxes. Bikes are displayed in the background, creating a festive and charitable atmosphere.
  • Little Free Pantry

    Little Free Pantry

    The FRN, as well as other community members, saw this as a way to help families in the Middlebourne area. The pantry was constructed by a class at Tyler Consolidated.  Permission was given to use the Board of Education property to house it. The pantry consists of canned goods, dry goods, and other products donated by the community.

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