Loretta K. Clark Hunter died in March, 2012. Years before she had prepared a will that outlined her wishes regarding the final disposition of her assets. Her husband, Paul Daniel Hunter, died in 1999. Paul had been employed as an equipment salesman and serviceman for Heavy Machines, Inc. Loretta, a 1958 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, was employed by Stone and Thomas and then Elder-Beerman for many years. Mrs. Hunter wanted her estate to live on to help the citizens and pets of southern West Virginia. This endowment is one of four funds established in 2015 due to her generosity and forethought. Annual income from the fund is directed to Helping Hands. This charitable organization provides non-perishable food supplies, household goods and clothing to people in need.