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Housing, community development, and small business support in North Central WV since 1995

Development Group

Woodlands Development Group helps build healthy, viable communities in the region by developing sustainable, affordable housing and supporting economic initiatives.

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Community Lenders

Woodlands Community Lenders fosters entrepreneurship and community revitalization by providing access to capital and technical assistance to businesses and non-profit organizations located in the underserved communities of Barbour, Randolph, and Tucker Counties.

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Insights, Resources & News

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News: Impact and Investment: Lenders Announces New Hires

We are pleased to announce two key additions to our team: McLain Saba as Deputy Director and Lena Huynh as Business Services Manager. These hires signal Woodlands’ continued commitment ...

News: Golden Rule Hosts Barbour County America 250 Mural

Friday, June 19th, brought the community of Belington together to celebrate a festival honoring West Virginia Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary with live music, vendors and activities. As ...

News: Woods George Apartments Reopen in Philippi

by Ana Lucía Ubalde The Woods-George building in the heart of Historic Philippi, WV has been granted a new life; one that will allow access to affordable, high-quality housing ...

Stories: Clementine’s Cantina and the Rebirth of Elkins’ Downtown Business District

by Ana Lucía Ubalde Immersed among century-old brick-exposed storefronts on Davis Avenue, Clementine’s Cantina stands out with its bright white exterior and bold orange details, creating a fresh presence ...

Stories: The Land Kept Us: The Story of the Lost Towns & the Tygart Hotel

Donate here to support the Tygart Community Investment Fund — providing ongoing arts, housing, and downtown enhancement project funding in Elkins, WV. Click here to watch full screen. Nestled ...

Stories: Friends of the Water: How Woodlands Supported Two Water-Focused Nonprofits

by Ana Lucía Ubalde Watershed organizations lead the charge in cleaning and protecting West Virginia waterways. Two groups have had significant impacts – and experienced significant financial challenges – ...

Business Development

over $3.5M in community development loans distributed

Business Spotlight

333 jobs created or retained by the Mon Forest Towns Business Initiative

Economic Impact

$3.5M in loans leveraged by Woodlands Community Lenders technical assistance

Partners

Partnerships are vital to, not just accomplishing our work, but to making sure that we serve the actual needs of the community and maximize the benefit. Our partners range from large CDFIs to community groups too small to have a logo to show here. These logos represent just a few of our many partners.