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”Let it Go, Let it Grow” Kids’ Protest

Raising Hounders held a kids’ peaceful protest – ”Let it Go, Let it Grow” at the Calhoun County Courthouse on April 14, 2022 in an effort to return the community pool to the high school grounds.

Becoming Part of Something Bigger

The 1982 Foundation is working on a “Take Me Home" to West Virginia effort, encouraging West Virginia natives to move back home and bring their businesses with them.

Big Plans!

The old Calhoun County High School has been purchased by The 1982 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity with plans to convert the school and gym into a mixed used building…

January 29, 2022 • Charleston Gazette
Calhoun County High School Class of 1982 is ‘paying it backwards’

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December 6, 2021 • West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Consultant Brings Business Home to W. Va

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October 24, 2021 • Positively WV
The 1982 Foundation: A Community Center for Calhoun County

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October 11, 2021 • yahoo!news

1982 Foundation purchases abandoned school to save town and create model for rural America

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October 11, 2021 • Metro News – the voice of WV

Calhoun County native to transform old school building into community center to boost local economy

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October 9, 2021 • Times West Virginia

Fairmont State graduate funds million dollar project in Calhoun County

LATEST UPDATES

  • April 14, 2022 • 5:00 pm
    Kids’ “Let It Go, Let It Grow”  protest

  • Big Plans for High School 

  • The 1982 Foundation and the “Take Me Home” to West Virginia effort

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