BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – A local after school non-profit is getting delicious financial boost courtesy the ‘Sons of Italy.’
Members are using their culinary skills to serve up spaghetti dinners.
Proceeds go directly to the Christian-based after school program.
Dinners will be available to eat-in or carry-out starting at 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 7, 2025.
The Wade Center is located at 1400 Highland Avenue.
Read more about the Wade Center’s mission below.
“In the heart of the community with the community in our heart”
Located in the heart of Bluefield, West Virginia, near the intersection of routes 52 and 19, the Wade Center provides the perfect strategic location to meet the needs of the greater Bluefield Community.
In 2005, we formed a nonprofit group to raise funds to purchase and restore the former Wade School building. This large facility includes a cafeteria, gym, theater, and 6 classrooms. The Wade Center has repurposed the classrooms into spaces for computer labs, art classes, tutoring, game room, clothing closet, backpack supply closet, and more.
The Wade Center was created to alleviate hunger, poor leaning outcomes, and the emotional stresses experienced by families living in poverty. In Bluefield, WV (population 9,648 according to the 2020 Census), we live with the effects of an economy and population in decline for decades. Census data indicates that 20.6% live in poverty. Approximately 80% of households have a computer, but less than 70% have internet access. There are currently 50 students enrolled, and we maintain a waiting list. Approximately half are minorities, and many are in foster care. We do not charge fees to their families for our services.
For more information on the after school program visit wadecenter.com and by calling this number: (304) 323-3777
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