About Christian Help, Inc.


Christian Help was founded in 1975 by concerned citizens of Monongalia County who recognized a need for meeting the immediate needs of the poor. For over 31 years, Christian Help has been providing essential services of free clothing, food and emergency financial assistance for all sorts of emergency needs to the poor of Monongalia, Preston, and Marion counties.

Our Mission

To respond to situation of emergency and need with immediacy and simplicity, respecting the dignity of all persons in the spirit of Jesus Christ.

Our Philosphy


The operating principles of Christian Help, Inc. are quite simple: serve the less-fortunate freely with what resources it has to give and do so in a Christ-like manner.

Christian Help does not discriminate on any basis nor ask for unnecessary proof to show that one is needy. Rather, anyone that is in need shall find comfort and aid within our walls. It is difficult enough having the stigma of being poor, so our procedures reflect a gentle treatment of our clients. This philosophy derives mainly from a passage from St. Matthew in the New Testament:

"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of thw world. For I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you received me in your home, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.'

"The righteous will then answer him 'Lord, did we ever see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you in our homes, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison and visit you?'

The King will reply, 'Amen, I tell you, whenever you do this for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did for me!"

Matthew 25:34-40
New American Bible

Our Vision


We strive to include those in our community who have been traditionally left out of the richness of our society, and embrace them with the presence of Christian compassion as well as opportunity for success in our evonomy. For it is our belief that the elimination of poverty from our area does not have to be a dream, but that it can be realized through the dedication of individuals and groups who share in our vision, act upon it and continue to pray and work for its achievement.