Friends of Charity Auto Fair

Friday, July 10, 2026 - Saturday, July 11, 2026
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Raleigh County Memorial Airport

The 20th Annual Friends of Charity Auto Fair is one of the state's premier car show and festivals. Held on the spacious grounds of the Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, West Virginia, the show features hundreds of rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, motorcycles, tuners, and trucks from all years. Additionally you will find arts and crafts vendors, local business representatives, and food vendors. Proceeds from the FOCAF will benefit Hospice of Southern West Virginia and Brian's Safehouse. 

To register a show vehicle or to purchase tickets for the Auto Fair, please click here.

Bereavement Support Groups

Bereavement Support Groups for adults ages 18 and older are held in various locations throughout the year. These groups are free and are open not only to families who have had loved ones receive care from Hospice of Southern WV, but are also available to anyone in the community who has lost a loved one through death. Sometimes dates and/or locations of these groups are subject to change, and changes may be made in the case of inclement weather. Please call our bereavement department at 304-255-6404 in advance to confirm the date, time and location of the group you are interested in attending.

Grief Support - Resources & Support

A safe, supportive space to mourn and share.

In-Person Monthly Support Groups

Raleigh County:

Raleigh County Commission on Aging, first Thursday/mo, 11 AM
Location: 1614 S. Kanawha St., Beckley

Grief Support, First Monday of each month, 6 to 7:30 PM
Location: Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Dr., Beckley

Fayette County:

Second Monday of each month, 5:30–7:00 PM
Location: New River Health, 497 Mall Rd., Oak Hill

Summers County:

First Tuesday in June, August, October, and December, 4 to 5 PM
Location: Summers County Public Library, 201 Temple St., Hinton

Wyoming County:

Second Tuesday of each month
Location: One Voice, 893 Cooks Parkway, Oceana, 24870

Special Support Opportunities

Coping with Grief During the Holidays:

November 20 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wickham Administrative Building

December 9 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wickham Administrative Building
456 Cranberry Dr., Beckley

Six-Week Support Group

Starting Sept 4th — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Wickham Administrative Building 456 Cranberry Dr., Beckley

All groups are free and open to the community.

Led by Hospice of Southern West Virginia bereavement specialists.
For more information, call 304.255.6404 or visit www.hospiceofsouthernwv.org

Grief Support

Grief is a normal response after the loss of a loved one. It's important to realize that everyone grieves differently. Some people may get over a loved one's death rather quickly, while it could take years for another. Both responses are normal. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Our bereavement specialists understand this and are here to guide you through the grieving process.

Bereavement Services

All bereavement services are free and available to everyone in the community, even if their lost loved one did not receive services from HSWV. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the Bereavement Department at 304-255-6404.

Monthly letters – HSWV has a mailing list available for any bereaved person who is interested in receiving a monthly letter addressing various grief related topics for 13 months following their loss.

Phone calls – HSWV offers telephone support from our Bereavement Staff. Individuals are assessed and may receive monthly, quarterly, or bi-annual telephone calls from a bereavement professional for one year following their loss.

Bereavement Support Groups – throughout the year, six-week support groups are scheduled for adults. These groups are facilitated by a bereavement professional and are designed to offer individuals the opportunity to come together with others who are grieving, for support and to learn strategies for managing their grief more effectively. (See below)

Community Memorial Services – Each fall, HSWV hosts a memorial service in Raleigh, Fayette, Summers and Wyoming Counties. Invitations are sent to families who have lost loved ones who received services from HSWV in the past year. These memorial services are also advertised in the local newspaper and anyone from the general public is welcome to attend.

Coping with the Holidays – This is a three-week, special topic support group for adults addressing specific grief-related issues that arise during the holiday season.

Camp Hope – A bereavement day camp for children ages 7-17 who are coping with the loss of a significant person, where children learn coping skills for grief related experiences and will also have opportunities for lots of fun!

Bereavement Support Groups

Bereavement Support Groups for adults ages 18 and older are held in various locations throughout the year. These groups are free and are open not only to families who have had loved ones receive care from Hospice of Southern West Virginia, but are also available to anyone in the community who has lost a loved one through death. Sometimes dates and/or locations of these groups are subject to change, and changes may be made in the case of inclement weather. Please call our Bereavement Department at 304-255-6404 in advance to confirm the date, time and location of the group you are interested in attending.

CONTINUOUS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP