01/18/2026
Always a pleasure to visit with friends and supporters of the Foundation! During a recent visit to the Creston Community Building, Foundation staffer, Julie Posey, had the chance to bump into Alvin Engelke.
You may know Alvin as a familiar face around Creston or as the longtime writer of his local news column. But did you know Alvin also played a role in the start-up and creation of the Little Kanawha Area Community Foundation back in 2004?
What began with a single charitable fund has grown into a thriving community endowment, supporting projects, causes, and people across Calhoun, Gilmer, and Wirt counties. That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident, it happens because of dedicated community members, like Alvin, who believe in investing locally and giving back for generations to come.
Interested in getting involved, learning more, or even starting your own named fund to support the causes you care about most? We’d love to talk with you. Contact the LKACF today and be part of the legacy. 304-428-4438 www.pacfwv.com/lkacf
