To promote the social and economic improvement of Braxton, Upshur, Webster, and other counties in West Virginia through the application of actions and knowledge toward the solution of problems and pursuit of opportunities. The Agency will fight the war on poverty and will focus more on the goal of promoting individual, family, and community self-sufficiency.
 

To strive toward the purpose of fighting poverty by investigating the counties' social and economic situation, identifying the subject areas needing attention, establishing program priorities, recommending possible remedial programs in view of available resources, encouraging the adoption of needed action by existing groups and/or organizations, and when necessary, initiating action programs.
 

To receive, manage, invest, and disperse funds for the purposes of the corporation from federal and state grants, public and private donations, and all other sources.
 

To provide a local focal point for the exchange of ideas to ensure better collaboration between federal, state, and local entities.