Fundraiser at 123 Pleasant Street benefits Mon County warming shelter

The third annual 'Warm Up' fundraiser was held Wednesday night at 123 Pleasant Street with music and comedy, and all proceeds will go to Catholic Charities of West Virginia to support the Mon County Warming Shelter.

A community fundraiser was held Wednesday night at 123 Pleasant Street to support the Mon County Warming Shelter. The event, called the third annual 'Warm Up,' featured live music and comedy. Organizers and attendees said the gathering aimed to help Morgantown and Mon County during the coldest months. All proceeds were announced as going directly to Catholic Charities of West Virginia. Event details: - The third annual "Warm Up" took place Wednesday night at 123 Pleasant Street. - The evening included music and comedy and drew a packed crowd. - Mayor Danielle Trumble described the community response as heartwarming and noted support for unsheltered residents and people affected by recent storms. - Organizers stated that all proceeds go to Catholic Charities of West Virginia for the Mon County Warming Shelter. - Catholic Charities is reported as accepting donations on its website and also operates the Hazel's House of Hope homeless shelter. Summary: The fundraiser brought local performers, businesses, and residents together to raise funds for the county warming shelter, with proceeds directed to Catholic Charities of West Virginia. The effort was described by city officials as a community response to winter safety needs and recent power outages affecting some households. Donations for the Mon County Warming Shelter are reported as accepted through Catholic Charities' website.