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County hears budget requests, program updates from Main Street, Hospice, Roundhouse, Little League and other nonprofits
Summary
Nonprofit directors and volunteers briefed the Berkeley County Commission on Jan. 30 with program updates and funding requests that county staff will consider during the FY26 budget cycle.
Several nonprofit and community organizations briefed the Berkeley County Commission on Jan. 30 and presented funding requests or program updates as the county's FY26 budget process begins.
Main Street Martinsburg: Robbie Blair, director of Main Street Martinsburg, thanked the county and city for ongoing support and described 2024 as a strong event year. Blair said the group estimated more than 40,000 nonresident visitors attended marquee events and that the group finished 2024 “in the green” despite revenue dips; he asked for continued funding to retain staff needed to meet Main Street America benchmarks.
Hospice of the Panhandle: Deputy Development Director Maria Laurenson presented Hospice of the Panhandle’s 2024 impact report. Hospice reported serving more than 1,300 patients countywide last year and more than 5,000 in its inpatient facility since it…
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