Matthew Holstein, Author at Jobs and Hope

Jobs & Hope WV Awarded C.C. Dickinson Family Giving Circle Grant to Support Women Transitioning Out of Substance Abuse Treatment

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia has been awarded a grant from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation through the C.C. Dickinson Family Giving Circle to expand services for women transitioning out of substance abuse treatment and reentering their communities. The annual grant award, up to $50,000, will support Jobs & Hope WV programming serving…
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Day of Hope Brings Together Hundreds at the West Virginia State Capitol to Highlight Reentry, Recovery, and Hope

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 200 people and 65 program partners gathered at the West Virginia State Capitol on Jan. 20 for the Day of Hope, a statewide event focused on reentry, recovery and expanding access to employment and support services. Hosted by Jobs & Hope WV in partnership with the West Virginia Office of…
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Jobs & Hope WV Receives $1 Million Dollar ARC Grant to Expand Recovery-Friendly Workplaces Across West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia has been awarded a $1 million grant as a subrecipient through The Fletcher Group as part of Connect Appalachia, a multi-state initiative funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) ARISE grant program. Connect Appalachia was developed and led by The Fletcher Group, which brought together multiple states to apply…
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Jobs & Hope WV and WV Office of Drug Control Policy Announce “Day of Hope” Legislative Event at the Capitol

Charleston, WV – Jobs & Hope WV, in partnership with the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), is proud to host the inaugural Day of Hope at the State Capitol during the 2026 Legislative Session. This special event will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and will serve as a Legislative Day dedicated to showcasing the impact of Jobs &…
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Jobs & Hope WV Receives 2025 WV Community Organization Award for Statewide Impact on Substance Use Disorder Care

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope WV has been honored with the 2025 West Virginia Community Organization Award for Statewide Impact on Substance Use Disorder Care. The award recognizes community-based organizations that have made an exceptional impact in addressing substance use disorders across the continuum of care. Manager Deborah Harris accepted the award on behalf of Jobs & Hope WV.…
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Jobs & Hope WV Shows Measurable Success During Recovery Month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As National Recovery Month is observed this September, West Virginia is highlighting the measurable successes of Jobs & Hope West Virginia, the state’s comprehensive program addressing substance use disorder and supporting individuals in recovery. Jobs & Hope WV connects participants with transition agents, education, job training, employment opportunities, and critical support services…
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Jobs & Hope WV Transition Agents Support Inaugural WVSILC Regional Youth Transition Fair at Blackwater Falls State Park

By: Matthew Holstein DAVIS, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope WV proudly participated in the first-ever Regional Youth Transition Fair hosted by the West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council (WVSILC) on May 21, 2025, at Blackwater Falls State Park. Transition Agents Erin Gaertner, Nikki Cowles, and Leah Hall—serving Regions 6 and 7—were on site to support…
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J&H WV In The News: W.Va. Jobs and Hope Program Offers Hope to Those in Addiction Recovery

Organization has helped over 10k receive employment, and 585 participants graduate from program By: Estaban Fernandez, The Register-Herald FAIRMONT — For people on the verge of putting their life together after dealing with addiction, employment can be a significant hurdle. “West Virginia is really rich with resources, but oftentimes it’s difficult to navigate those resources…
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Feature Article The Inter-Mountain: “Homeless in the Mountains”

About Tami Cale and Jobs & Hope WVTami Cale is a participant in the Jobs & Hope West Virginia program, working with Transition Agent Leah Hall in Region 6. Since joining the program in January, Tami has actively engaged with her local Adult Learning Center (ALC) and is pursuing her goal of becoming a Peer…
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Celebrating the Success of Jobs & Hope WV’s Heavy Equipment Operators Course Graduates

Jobs & Hope West Virginia, in collaboration with the West Virginia National Guard, West Virginia Military Authority, and the Contractors Association of West Virginia, recently honored the latest graduates of the Heavy Equipment Operators Course at the 2025 West Virginia Construction + Design Expo. This significant event, held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center,…
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