Region 1
Mary Markley successfully overcame various barriers through collaboration with partners while participating in the Jobs & Hope WV program. She addressed transportation challenges by obtaining her driver’s license, supported by Modivcare for transportation and gas mileage reimbursement. Dental work was facilitated through Dr. Allison Jarrett, and Mary achieved educational milestones by becoming a certified peer recovery support specialist with assistance from Blue Ridge CTC and Adult Education.
Legal barriers were tackled as Mary was released from probation, and Legal Aid aided in expungement and navigating payment plans for fines. Financial and employment challenges were mitigated as she secured a position as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) with the Public Defender Office. PRSS Funds supported her training as a Smart Recovery Facilitator, while WorkForce assisted with employment during PRSS certification. Additionally, Game Changers and Truist Bank provided essential resources for Mary’s journey.
Currently, Mary is employed as a PRSS for the Public Defender Office, showcasing the successful collaboration of Jobs & Hope WV with its partners to empower individuals to overcome barriers and achieve sustainable employment.
A Jobs & Hope WV participant from Pocahontas County obtained a valid driver’s license for the first time in over 15 years through a partnership with Good News Mountaineer Garage. In addition, the Partnership with Good News Mountaineer Garage secured a ride and a legal vehicle for the participant during her driver’s license test. At no cost to the participant, the partnership between Jobs & Hope WV and Good News Mountaineer Garage is a game-changer in this participant’s life.
One Fayette County participant says “Jobs and Hope has given me another form of personal accountability, which I feel is extremely important, especially working in the field of recovery. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Jobs and Hope for my expungement and finishing school.”
Jobs and Hope gave me a second chance at life. I haven’t had my license in almost 10 years and couldn’t get a job because of it. Thanks to this program I got them back for a good job, another thing I didn’t think I’d ever have again. I just recently bought a new car. All of this was made possible because Jobs and Hope helped me. I can never say thank you enough.
“As an addict in recovery and a convicted drug felon, it can be hard to restart your life with a stigma hanging over your head. I found support and encouragement in the Jobs and Hope program to keep pushing forward and create the life I wanted to live. I’m currently 21 months clean, I’m in my second year of college, and working a full-time job. The feeling that you get when you realize there are people out there who believe in you is nothing short of amazing.”
Jobs & Hope is an invaluable resource for people who are trying to recover, those who need a little help while trying to help themselves. Most times in recovery employment is a major stumbling block for people. Housing as well, but to me the job training is more crucial than anything else. Those who want to learn and sometimes do not have a way or means to be able to do so and Jobs & Hope has stepped in and really helped with that. Things that I could not afford to have done on my own to better myself the program has been there in order to help me achieve my goals. I have been able to better myself due to this program and it is helping with my education. I am a better person due in part to that education and that has been a benefit directly from the Jobs and Hope program.
A Summers County participant came to Jobs & Hope as a drug court participant. She was unemployed and in need of vision and dental services. She received glasses through the Jobs & Hope referral process and soon as a dental appointment. She completed job readiness training, is currently employed full time and received a pay raise in January and is now making $10 per hour. She will successfully complete drug court in March and is looking towards the next step of expungement. Her Transition Agent says “This participant is a hard worker and has been very successful in the program thus far. She has learned to manage her work, being a single mom, and completing requirements of Jobs & Hope and drug court.”
“Jobs and Hope has helped me get my license back, helped me with vision and dental and helped me maintain a stable home. Due to all the assistance I have received through Jobs and Hope, I currently have the nicest vehicle I have ever had, and I was able to achieve this on my own.”
A Jobs & Hope WV participant from Pocahontas County obtained a valid driver’s license for the first time in over 15 years through a partnership with Good News Mountaineer Garage. In addition, the Partnership with Good News Mountaineer Garage secured a ride and a legal vehicle for the participant during her driver’s license test. At no cost to the participant, the partnership between Jobs & Hope WV and Good News Mountaineer Garage is a game-changer in this participant’s life.
One Fayette County participant says “Jobs and Hope has given me another form of personal accountability, which I feel is extremely important, especially working in the field of recovery. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Jobs and Hope for my expungement and finishing school.”
Jobs and Hope gave me a second chance at life. I haven’t had my license in almost 10 years and couldn’t get a job because of it. Thanks to this program I got them back for a good job, another thing I didn’t think I’d ever have again. I just recently bought a new car. All of this was made possible because Jobs and Hope helped me. I can never say thank you enough.
“As an addict in recovery and a convicted drug felon, it can be hard to restart your life with a stigma hanging over your head. I found support and encouragement in the Jobs and Hope program to keep pushing forward and create the life I wanted to live. I’m currently 21 months clean, I’m in my second year of college, and working a full-time job. The feeling that you get when you realize there are people out there who believe in you is nothing short of amazing.”
Jobs & Hope is an invaluable resource for people who are trying to recover, those who need a little help while trying to help themselves. Most times in recovery employment is a major stumbling block for people. Housing as well, but to me the job training is more crucial than anything else. Those who want to learn and sometimes do not have a way or means to be able to do so and Jobs & Hope has stepped in and really helped with that. Things that I could not afford to have done on my own to better myself the program has been there in order to help me achieve my goals. I have been able to better myself due to this program and it is helping with my education. I am a better person due in part to that education and that has been a benefit directly from the Jobs and Hope program.
A Summers County participant came to Jobs & Hope as a drug court participant. She was unemployed and in need of vision and dental services. She received glasses through the Jobs & Hope referral process and soon as a dental appointment. She completed job readiness training, is currently employed full time and received a pay raise in January and is now making $10 per hour. She will successfully complete drug court in March and is looking towards the next step of expungement. Her Transition Agent says “This participant is a hard worker and has been very successful in the program thus far. She has learned to manage her work, being a single mom, and completing requirements of Jobs & Hope and drug court.”
“Jobs and Hope has helped me get my license back, helped me with vision and dental and helped me maintain a stable home. Due to all the assistance I have received through Jobs and Hope, I currently have the nicest vehicle I have ever had, and I was able to achieve this on my own.”
