a nonprofit working to end poverty in West Virginia by organizing with low income people.

Direct Action Welfare Group Inc. (DAWG) is a statewide organization comprised of public assistance recipients, low wage workers, and people in poverty. Direct Action Welfare Group’s vision is the end of poverty in West Virginia. In order to make this vision a reality, we advocate with low-income families for economic justice. Direct Action Welfare Group believes…. Poor people of West Virginia can stand together as an organized community to fight against discrimination and the ...

Direct Action Welfare Group Inc. (DAWG) is a statewide organization comprised of public assistance recipients, low wage workers, and people in poverty. Direct Action Welfare Group’s vision is the end of poverty in West Virginia. In order to make this vision a reality, we advocate with low-income families for economic justice. Direct Action Welfare Group believes…. Poor people of West Virginia can stand together as an organized community to fight against discrimination and the suffering of poverty. No matter how poor you are you have a voice and rights as a human being. Every individual should be treated fairly regardless of race, creed, nationality, income, sexual orientation, religion, gender, age, or educational level. Access to services and assistance is a