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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Jobs & Hope WV: A High-Return Investment in West Virginia’s Future

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Jobs & Hope WV is proving to be one of the state’s most effective workforce reintegration programs, delivering a substantial return on investment for West Virginia. With an annual investment of $6.1 million, the program generates $26.64 million in direct economic impact, yielding a 337% ROI. This equates to approximately $4.37 in…
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How Jobs & Hope WV Helped Matt Evans Rebuild His Life

By: Matthew Holstein When Matt Evans first joined the Jobs & Hope WV program, he was starting from scratch—recently released from prison, living in a sober living house, with no job, no driver’s license, no vehicle, and no support system. He felt lost. But deep down, he knew he wanted more out of life. With…
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Community members recognize Restorative Justice Week at the Berkeley County Recovery Resource Center

By Ainsley Hall ahall@journal-news.net Original Article MARTINSBURG — On Wednesday, people throughout the state gathered in separate groups to recognize Restorative Justice Week. The event was sponsored by the West Virginia Restorative Justice Project during International Restorative Justice Week to create more awareness about the practice and help people in the healing process. Restorative justice…
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West Virginia American Water Launches Web-Based Customer Assistance Program Finder

West Virginia American Water has launched a first-of-its-kind tool in the state to help customers determine their eligibility for various financial assistance programs. This resource provides a convenient way to explore options for managing water and wastewater bills, including reduced rates and installment plans, through partnerships with state and county agencies.

Gov. Justice Celebrates 500th Jobs & Hope Graduates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, May 8, 2024 CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today joined the Jobs & Hope WV team to celebrate their 500th graduates. The event honored Sierra Mullins and Joshua Shane McCoy, the program’s 500th and 501st graduates, and their employers, ORDERS Construction and Peer Solutions.  During the 2019 State of the State address, Gov. Justice introduced…
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Jobs & Hope WV Celebrates Graduating Class of Heavy Equipment Operators at 2024 West Virginia Construction & Design Expo

Photo Gallery | Graduation Ceremony By: Matthew Holstein CHARLESTON, W.Va. – March 20, 2024 – Jobs & Hope WV, in collaboration with the West Virginia Military Authority (WVMA), proudly honored the March 2024 graduating class of the Heavy Equipment Operator Course (HEOC) at the esteemed 2024 West Virginia Construction & Design Expo. The ceremony took…
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Modivcare and Jobs & Hope West Virginia Partnership Transforms Lives Across the State

CHARLESTON, W. Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, proudly announces its transformative partnership with Governor Jim Justice’s Jobs & Hope West Virginia, aimed at breaking down transportation barriers and fostering recovery and employment…
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