Smithers & Friends Community Group, Inc.
Neighbors Teaching Neighbors. A Snapshot of Appalachian Resilience.
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S&F Mission
We are working to lift Appalachian voices and skills. From our Skill Swap workshops to Junior Skill Swap youth programs, to our Smithers Community Cookbook to Smithers Creek Watch citizen science, every project is designed to connect neighbors, preserve traditions, and advocate for a healthier, stronger Upper Kanawha Valley.
Smithers & Friends Community Group, Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit in Fayette County, WV, strengthening our community through skill sharing, youth empowerment, cultural preservation, and citizen science.
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.
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!
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.
Our goal is simple: to ensure that everyone in the Upper Kanawha Valley has what they need to live with dignity and comfort. Whether it’s a volunteer driver taking a senior to the doctor, a pantry box delivered to a family in need, or a care kit for a child entering foster care, every act of giving strengthens the fabric of our community.
We believe help should come from the heart.
Because when neighbors care for neighbors, everyone thrives.
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.
Disaster Relief 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 the Upper Kanawha Valley. Give today, and help us respond faster, stronger, and with the dignity our people deserve.
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Not just merchandise...mutual aid!
All proceeds from our merchandise and product sales directly fund our community programs.
Thank you, Friends, for your continued support!
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