The Board of Directors of West Virginia 2-1-1 has chosen Delaney Laughery to become the WV 2-1-1 State Director. Laughery replaces Barbara Mallory who retired from the position in April 2020. Laughery has been employed by United Way and WV 2-1-1 for 3.5 years and holds a BS in Exercise Science from Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

“We’re so excited to announce Delaney as our second WV 2-1-1 Director, states Margaret O’Neal, Board of Directors President. “We are so fortunate to have the right candidate with the skills and heart already within our organization.”

Laughery brings passion to WV2-1-1 for serving those in her community. She enjoys everything fitness, the outdoors, and being involved in her church community. Her office is at the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley located in Parkersburg, WV.

WV 2-1-1 remains the trusted source for answers, and is sustainable with the most up to date and accurate contacts statewide with resources to help those in need. WV 2-1-1 is ready to help people facing difficulties. It is the EASIEST and MOST RELIABLE source. Our resource navigators answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We can help connect individuals and families with food pantries, health care services, transportation, recovery and addiction, utility and eviction prevention assistance and more. The message is simple, call 2-1-1 today from any wireless or landline phone to speak with one of our specialists. We’ll put you in touch with the right resources. Dial 2-1-1 or text your Zip Code to 898-211 today. WV 211 is a program of the United Ways of West Virginia.