Smithers & Friends Community Group, Inc.

Neighbors Teaching Neighbors. A Snapshot of Appalachian Resilience.

Smithers & Friends Community Group, Inc. is a grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit in Fayette County, WV.

We are working to lift Appalachian voices and skills. From our Skill Swap workshops & Junior Skill Swap youth programs, to our Smithers Community Cookbook & Smithers Creek Watch citizen science, every project is designed to connect neighbors, preserve traditions, and advocate for a healthier, stronger Upper Kanawha Valley.

Smithers Skill Swap & Jr. Skill Swap

Neighbors teaching neighbors in free or low-cost community workshops. Youth-focused workshops that empower kids and teens with hands-on learning and leadership.

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Smithers Community Cookbook

150+ recipes curated from around the Upper Kanawha Valley, representing generations of food culture. Pickup is available at the Montgomery, WV, Public Library or Gallery on 4th in Montgomery during normal business hours, or for an additional $10, we will ship your copy to you domestically.

$20.00

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Smithers Creek Watch

A citizen science project supported by WV Rivers, SciStarter, CitSci, and the Montgomery Public Library.

Join the SCW Facebook Group for project updates. Prepare to launch in Spring 2026!

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Mutual Aid

At Smithers & Friends, mutual aid means showing up for one another. When a neighbor needs a ride, a meal, or a helping hand, we do what small towns do best: we pull together.

Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Get There.
In rural West Virginia, a simple ride can make all the difference. Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley connects compassionate volunteer drivers with local seniors who need safe, reliable transportation to doctor visits, grocery stores, and essential appointments. Each trip is more than just miles traveled; it’s a moment of friendship, care, and dignity shared between neighbors.

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Community Resilience Fund

When a crisis hits a neighbor, your gift becomes the lifeline: heat restored, food on the table, a family sheltered. Every dollar goes directly to residents facing emergencies in Fayette County. Give today, and help us respond faster, stronger, and with the dignity our people deserve.

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