Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia

LEGAL AID OF WEST VIRGINIA WILL CONTINUE OPERATING ITS MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AT RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP SITES IN CABELL, KANAWHA, AND MINGO COUNTIES. AN ATTORNEY WILL PROVIDE DIRECT LEGAL HELP TO CLIENTS, OFFER STAFF AND COMMUNITY TRAINING ON LEGAL ISSUES IMPACTING RECOVERY, AND SERVE AS A REGIONAL EXPERT ON RECOVERY LEGAL ISSUES. LEGAL AID ALSO WILL CREATE A LEGAL RECOVERY TOOLKIT FOR RECOVERY RESIDENCES, MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT PROVIDERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS.

BREAM NEIGHBORHOOD SHOWERS, HEALTHCARE OUTREACH PROGRAM WILL USE FUNDS TO SUPPORT A PARTIAL SALARY EXPENSE FOR A FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION. IT WILL ALSO PURCHASE FOOD FOR ITS PANTRY AND OUTREACH SUPPLIES. LAST, FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR UTILITY COSTS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S RENTAL SPACE.

SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER WILL INSTALL A NEW ON-SITE OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA, WHICH WILL INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PLAY ELEMENTS SUCH AS SIDE-BY-SIDE SLIDES, TODDLER-SAFE SWINGS, INTERACTIVE SENSORY PANELS, A SHADE CANOPY, AND A WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE RAMP. SMHC ALSO WILL CONSTRUCT A GAZEBO OVER AN EXISTING PATIO AREA. CASE MANAGERS AND PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WILL UTILIZE THE SPACES TO MODEL HEALTHY PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS, COACH PARENTS IN CREATING EMOTIONALLY SAFE ENVIRONMENTS, AND ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER CONNECTION AND TRUST.

UK ST. CLAIRE AND PATHWAYS WILL CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING THE FIRST DAY FORWARD PROGRAM IN BOYD AND GREENUP COUNTIES, KY, TO SERVE PEOPLE TRANSITIONING FROM JAIL TO THE COMMUNITY. PATHWAYS PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WILL WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH PARTICIPANTS TO ASSIST WITH MEETING BASIC NEEDS; ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT; OBTAINING HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT; CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES; AND ENGAGING WITH LONG-TERM RECOVERY SUPPORTS.

THE MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION WILL BE THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR RECOVERY. THIS FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE TRANSITION AGE YOUTH LEVELUP PROGRAM (LEVELUP) PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE LEAVING FOSTER/KINSHIP CARE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP SET THEM MORE SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. THE TEAM WILL INCLUDE A COACH AND PEER GUIDE WHO WILL ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING TRANSITION NEEDS FOR YOUTH IN CABELL AND BOONE COUNTIES.

THE GALAXY PROJECT WILL BE THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE PATHFINDER INITIATIVE COALITION. THE COALITION WILL CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ICELANDIC PREVENTION MODEL IN CARTER COUNTY, KY. GALAXY PROJECT WILL CONTRACT WITH PLANET YOUTH WHO WILL GATHER AND ANALYZE DATA COLLECTED THROUGH ANONYMOUS YOUTH SURVEYS TO INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TAILORED PREVENTION STRATEGY. GUIDED BY THIS STRATEGY, THE COALITION'S MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WILL OFFER PROGRAMMING TO INCREASE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND PREVENTION EFFORTS THROUGH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

THE APPALACHIAN RESEARCH AND DEFENSE FUND OF KENTUCKY WILL ADD AN OPIOID CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM FELLOW, AN ATTORNEY WHO WILL INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF PROJECT RENEW BY ESTABLISHING AND INTEGRATING LEGAL SERVICES INTO HEALTHCARE SETTINGS THROUGH MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS IN FLOYD, JOHNSON, AND PIKE COUNTIES. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAVEL EXPENSES; AND DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE.

FACING HUNGER FOOD BANK WILL IMPLEMENT A MEDICALLY TAILORED MEAL PROGRAM FOR PATIENTS IN LINCOLN AND MINGO COUNTIES WITH CHRONIC DISEASES SERVED BY SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEM. EACH PATIENT WILL RECEIVE A MONTHLY SHELF-STABLE FOOD BOX PROVIDED BY FACING HUNGER. DURING THE PROGRAM, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS WILL VISIT EACH PATIENT WEEKLY TO DELIVER HEALTHY FROZEN MEALS, PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND ASSIST WITH CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT.

THE HUNTINGTON CITY MISSION WILL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC RELATIONS PLAN. IT ALSO WILL PROVIDE EACH STAFF MEMBER WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS AND ACQUIRE FULL MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUITE LICENSES FOR EMPLOYEES.

UK ST. CLAIRE WILL SUPPLEMENT A RECENTLY AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT TO HELP SUSTAIN ITS FIRST DAY FORWARD JAIL REENTRY PROGRAM IN BOYD AND GREENUP COUNTIES. FUNDS WILL SUPPORT PART-TIME SALARIES AND CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT FOR KEY PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS, AS WELL AS STAFF TRAVEL AND IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT FEES FOR PARTICIPANTS.

PIKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S WILL CONTRACT WITH A UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE FACULTY DENTIST TO PROVIDE PREVENTIVE AND RESTORATIVE DENTAL SERVICES AT ITS DENTAL CLINICS HELD TWO DAYS PER MONTH. ITS HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM WILL EXPAND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS AND HIV/HEPATITIS C TESTING; DISTRIBUTE WOUND CARE KITS; AND PROVIDE GAS CARDS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN TESTING AND ENGAGEMENT IN TREATMENT SERVICES.

EBENEZER MEDICAL OUTREACH (EMO) IN HUNTINGTON, WV, WILL PARTNER WITH MARSHALL EYE SURGEONS TO ESTABLISH A NEW CLINIC THAT WILL PROVIDE SCREENING AND FOLLOW-UP CARE FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY. EMO WILL PURCHASE AI-ASSISTED RETINAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY THAT WILL ENABLE ITS EXISTING SUPPORT STAFF TO COMPLETE DIABETIC PATIENTS' RECOMMENDED DIABETIC RETINOPATHY EYE SCREENINGS WITHIN THE PRIMARY CARE SETTING. PATIENTS WHO SCREEN POSITIVE FOR POSSIBLE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY WILL BE REFERRED TO A NEW STUDENT-LED COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CLINIC HOSTED BY MARSHALL EYE SURGEONS. EMO ALSO WILL PURCHASE INNOVATIVE VISION KITS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ECONOMICAL, SAME-DAY VISION CORRECTION FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL EYE CARE.

THE CABELL-HUNTINGTON COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, DBA HARMONY HOUSE WILL HIRE A LEADER AND DIRECTOR FULLY DEDICATED TO THE CABELL-HUNTINGTON-WAYNE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) OPERATIONS AND IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF ALL HUD-FUNDED COC PROJECTS. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR FRINGE BENEFITS FOR THE POSITION FOR ONE YEAR; EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE DIRECTOR'S NEW OFFICE SPACE; MEMBERSHIP DUES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUBSCRIPTIONS; AND EXPENSES TO ATTEND TWO NATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCES.

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT THE TOBACCO POLICY RESEARCH PROGRAM'S (TPRP) IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM IN BOYD, CARTER, FLOYD, GREENUP, JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES, KY. TPRP WILL CONTRACT WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO WILL LEAD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF #ICANENDTHETREND WORKSHOPS AT SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, DEVELOP PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, AND CONDUCT OUTREACH. TPRP ALSO WILL RECRUIT YOUTH OUTREACH WORKERS TO ASSIST IN DELIVERING THE WORKSHOPS. TPRP WILL ENGAGE INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "COMMUNITY HEALTH CHAMPIONS" PROGRAM, WHERE PARTICIPANTS WILL DESIGN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY STRATEGIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WILL PARTNER WITH ONE SCHOOL TO IMPLEMENT AN ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION" PROGRAM TO MORE APPROPRIATELY RESPOND TO STUDENTS WHO ARE CAUGHT USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

THE GALAXY PROJECT IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR PATHFINDER INITIATIVE COALITION. THE COALITION WILL CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ICELANDIC PREVENTION MODEL IN CARTER COUNTY, KY, THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY'S PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER (PRC). THE PRC WILL GATHER DATA THROUGH ANONYMOUS YOUTH SURVEYS AT WEST CARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WEST CARTER HIGH SCHOOL AND WILL ANALYZE SURVEY FINDINGS TO INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TAILORED PREVENTION STRATEGY. THE COALITION'S MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS WILL OFFER PROGRAMMING TO INCREASE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND PREVENTION EFFORTS THROUGH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OR OTHER PROGRAMS.

MARSHALL HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH THE MARSHALL-MAIER DEMENTIA RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE TO CREATE A BOOKLET PROVIDING GUIDANCE ON HOW TO ADDRESS NUTRITIONAL ISSUES THAT PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA OFTEN EXPERIENCE.

PURCHASE SHELF-STABLE, FROZEN, AND FRESH FOODS FOR WEEKLY DISTRIBUTIONS TO MARTIN COUNTY FAMILIES.ARO ALSO WILL RESTOCK FIVE MARTIN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-BASED FAMILY RESOURCE AND YOUTH SERVICES CENTERS (FRYSC) MINI-PANTRIES. THIS FUNDING ALSO WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A WASHER AND DRYER FOR ONE FRYSC SITES FINALLU, ARO WILL HOST AN EIGHT-WEEK SUMMER FOOD AND FUN ROUTE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE TWICE WEEKLY HOT MEALS FOR 20 MARTIN COUNTY FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN.

RLB MINISTRIES WILL PURCHASE FOOD FOR ITS WEEKEND BACKPACK BUDDIES MEAL PROGRAM; CHILDREN'S CLOTHING AND HYGIENE ITEMS FOR DISTRIBUTION AT SCHOOLS; FOOD AND BASIC NEEDS ITEMS FOR THE COLLINS CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER FOOD PANTRY; AND FOOD AND BASIC NEEDS ITEMS FOR STUDENTS SERVED BY LAWRENCE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER.

THE MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION WILL USE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE MARSHALL UNIVERSITY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR RECOVERY AND ITS PREVENTION EMPOWERMENT PARTNERSHIP. COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PREVENTION TRAINEE PROJECT WILL COMPLETE A SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AND RECEIVE TRAINING ON THE PRINCIPLES OF EVIDENCE-BASED SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, LEADERSHIP, PEER-TO-PEER TEACHING, MENTORING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND COMMUNITY COALITION BUILDING. TRAINEES WILL THEN WORK DIRECTLY WITH YOUTH IN LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING.

IMPLEMENT TRAINING AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT REGARDING THE DANGERS OF INTERNET-FACILITATED CRIME. THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER WILL DEDICATE .5 FTE OF ONE OF ITS ADVOCATE'S TIME TO PROVIDE RISE COMMUNITY TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL GROUPS THAT FOCUS ON SEXTING, CYBER BULLYING, GROOMING THROUGH GAMING, AND UNDERSTANDING HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. THE ADVOCATE WILL ALSO OFFER DARKNESS TO LIGHT, A SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOCUSED ON PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND OTHER FORMS OF ABUSE, AS WELL AS MANDATED REPORTING.

GOD'S APPALACHIAN PARTNERSHIP'S (GAP) WILL COORDINATE LONG-TERM FLOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS. GAP WILL PURCHASE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES FOR FLOOD-IMPACTED FAMILIES IN FLOYD AND PIKE COUNTIES, KY. IT WILL CONNECT WITH FAMILIES REFERRED BY RELIEF TEAMS TO LEARN ABOUT ONGOING NEEDS, ASSIST WITH HOME REPAIRS AND RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, AND DISTRIBUTE APPLIANCES AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION WILL PURCHASE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR SAFE STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF HOT MEALS IT PREPARES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND RELIEF TEAMS. FINALLY, GAP WILL PURCHASE LAPTOPS, PORTABLE SCANNERS, AND OTHER COMPUTER ACCESSORIES FOR STAFF MEMBERS TO COMPLETE NEEDS ASSESSMENTS.

BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE WILL PROVIDE PATIENTS ENROLLED IN ITS FARMRX PROGRAM WITH A $50 VOUCHER EACH MONTH TO USE AT AREA MARKETS TO PURCHASE PRODUCE AND OTHER HEALTHY FOODS, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER AND ASSISTANCE ADDRESSING UNMET NEEDS.

COMMUNITY AUTISM RESOURCES AND EDUCATION SYSTEMS (CARES) IN HURRICANE, WV, WILL HOST INCLUSIVE FAMILY EVENTS TO PROVIDE SAFE, JUDGMENT-FREE SPACES FOR FAMILIES WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN TO ENJOY FUN, ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS.FUNDING ALSO WILL ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH A CAPACITY-BUILDING CONSULTANT.

PEAK LIVING SERVICES WILL ORGANIZE TWO GROUP OUTINGS FOR VETERANS; PROVIDE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING; PURCHASE FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR VETERANS; AND DELIVER FOOD BOXES TO VETERANS WITH TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. FUNDS ALSO WILL ENABLE VETERANS LIFEWAY CENTER STAFF TO COMPLETE DE-ESCALATION TRAINING AND ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGARDING FEDERAL HOUSING REGULATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES.

GOLDEN GIRL GROUP HOME (GGGH) WILL PROVIDE TRAININGS AND THERAPY SESSIONS AT ITS FAMILY UNIFICATION SAFE HOUSE, A NEW SPACE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT TO HELP GIRLS LIVING AT GGGH TRANSITION INTO CARING, LOVING FAMILY ENVIRONMENTS OF THEIR OWN. GGGH WILL PROVIDE MENTORS AND POTENTIAL FOSTER PARENTS WITH SPECIALIZED, TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAININGS AND CONDUCT INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY SESSIONS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES TO CONTINUE TO GROW TOGETHER AS A FAMILY UNIT.

PRIMARY PLUS WILL PILOT A TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO CARE FOR LOW-INCOME, RURAL RESIDENTS IN BOYD, CARTER, AND GREENUP COUNTIES. THIS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VAN, FOR MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND SPECIALTY CARE APPOINTMENTS. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT A PORTION OF SALARY FOR A PART-TIME DRIVER TO BE BASED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S GRAYSON CLINIC IN CARTER COUNTY.

SHAPING OUR APPALACHIAN REGION WILL INITIATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH-RELATED, WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN FLOYD, JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES WHO ARE FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.FUNDING WILL PROVIDE CO-PAYMENTS, DENTAL/VISION CARE, PRESCRIPTION VOUCHERS, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT.

GOD'S PANTRY FOOD BANK WILL USE FUNDING TO SUPPORT ITS PRODUCE TO PLATE PROGRAM IN CARTER, FLOYD, JOHNSON, MARTIN, AND PIKE COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL DISTRIBUTE OVER 165,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH REGULAR DELIVERIES TO LOCAL PARTNER SITES AND FREE SUMMER PRODUCE MARKETS.

PRIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES WILL IMPLEMENT THE "BETTER LIVING LOGAN" PROGRAM FOR ITS CLIENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SENIOR SERVICES, IN-HOME CARE SERVICES, AND HOUSING PROGRAMS. CLIENTS IN LOGAN COUNTY WHO ARE FOOD INSECURE AND DIABETIC WILL RECEIVE MONTHLY MEDICALLY INDICATED FOOD BOXES. ADDITIONALLY, VETERANS IN BOONE AND LOGAN COUNTIES WILL RECEIVE MONTHLY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD BOXES CONTAINING HEALTHY FOODS.

FAMILYCARE HEALTH CENTERSWILL USE FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE PRESCRIBING BETTER HEALTH PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM FOR A SECOND YEAR, WHICH WILL PROVIDE PATIENTS WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC DISEASES AND/OR EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY WITH A $50 MONTHLY STIPEND TO PURCHASE FRESH PRODUCE USING A FRESH CONNECT PRELOADED DEBIT CARD. PARTICIPANTS ALSO WILL RECEIVE NUTRITION EDUCATION FROM A REGISTERED DIETITIAN, NUTRITION/COOKING CLASSES, OR ACCESS TO REWIRE HEALTH, AN ONLINE, INNOVATIVE CULINARY MEDICINE SOFTWARE PROGRAM.

MARSHALL HEALTH WILL PARTNER WITH FIRST STEPS WELLNESS AND RECOVERY (FIRST STEPS), A PROGRAM OF THE CABELL-HUNTINGTON COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, TO IMPLEMENT A CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR 60 INDIVIDUALS WITH STIMULANT USE DISORDER.

THE REACH INITIATIVE WILL SUPPORT ITS REACHBACK REENTRY NAVIGATORS IN ASSISTING PROGRAM INDIVIDUALS REENTERING SOCIETY FOLLOWING RECOVERY OR INCARCERATION IN OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION AND SECURING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. REACH ALSO WILL PARTNER WITH THE SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL DAY REPORT CENTER TO ESTABLISH A NEW RISE AND REVIVE BOUTIQUE IN SHARED SPACE AT THE LOGAN RESOURCE CENTER TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY WHO ARE ALSO JUSTICE-INVOLVED. LAST, REACH WILL PROVIDE REENTRY KITS TO JUSTICE-IMPACTED INDIVIDUALS FOLLOWING INCARCERATION.

WHITNEY/STRONG WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND ITS SAVE A LIFE PROGRAM TO GALLIA, LAWRENCE, AND SCIOTO COUNTIES. IT WILL PROVIDE FREE COMMUNITY TRAINING IN SUICIDE PREVENTION AND STOP THE BLEED PROGRAM TRAINING TO 500 PEOPLE AND SECURE A CONTRACT PROJECT COORDINATOR TO OVERSEE THE PROJECT.

VALLEY HEALTH WILL HOST APPROXIMATELY 30 MEDICAL OUTREACH EVENTS TO ASSIST UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS, PARTICULARLY THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, IN COMMUNITY-BASED LOCATIONS ACROSS LAWRENCE COUNTY, OH, AND CABELL, KANAWHA, LINCOLN, MASON, AND WAYNE COUNTIES, WV.

BRANCHES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER WILL LAUNCH AN INITIATIVE TO BUILD A TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE COMMUNITY IN HUNTINGTON, WV. THE ORGANIZATION WILL HOST A SERIES OF COMMUNITY CONNECTING EVENTS TO EDUCATE FAITH COMMUNITIES, NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES, AND NEIGHBORHOODS IN TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE APPROACHES. IN ADDITION, BDVS WILL CREATE QUARTERLY EDUCATIONAL PODCASTS ON HOW COMMUNITY GROUPS CAN BECOME TRAUMA RESPONSIVE. IT ALSO WILL HOST A ONE-DAY ADVOCACY SUMMIT FOCUSING ON BUILDING TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE COMMUNITIES.

RECOVERY POINT WEST VIRGINIA'S ROUTES TO RECOVERY PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN BOONE, CABELL, KANAWHA, LINCOLN, LOGAN, MASON, MINGO, WAYNE, AND WESTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES. THESE SERVICES GIVE INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION AT THE DMV, ACCESSING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, ATTENDING JOB INTERVIEWS, OR ENROLLING IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.

YMCA WILL UTILIZE FUNDING TO SUPPORT A PORTION OF SALARY COSTS FOR THE NEW YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION, AS WELL AS FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE PHIL CLINE FAMILY YMCA. FUNDS ALSO WILL ENABLE THE YMCA TO CONTINUE PROVIDING SWIM LESSONS TO APPROXIMATELY 50 LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK, AND MINORITY YOUTH WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO ACCESS SWIM INSTRUCTION.

SQUARE ONE GJM WILL USE FUNDS TO CONNECT SQUARE ONE'S EMERGENCY SHELTER AND COUNSELING & ADVOCACY CENTER BUILDINGS THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECURE WALKWAY AND PRIVACY FENCING. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR FENCING, WALKWAY MATERIALS, PROFESSIONAL LABOR, AND MODEST LANDSCAPING AND GREENSPACE EQUIPMENT.

UNITED WAY OF THE RIVER CITIES (UWRC) WILL IMPLEMENT THE NEXT PHASE OF THE COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY PLAN. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF TASK FORCES, RESULTING IN ACTION PLANS AIMED AT EXPANDING WORKFORCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, ALLEVIATING TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, AND EXPANDING CHILDCARE OPTIONS FOR WORKING FAMILIES. A CONSULTANT WILL FACILITATE THE GROUPS AND CONVENE KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND EXPERTS IN EACH FOCUS AREA FIVE TIMES. THE ACTION PLANS WILL BE COMPILED AND LEVERAGED AS A ROAD MAP FOR THE UWRC TO WRITE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GRANTS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO RECONVENE THE TASK FORCES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS THROUGH THE 2026 COMMUNITY LEADERS CONGRESS TO ASSESS PROGRESS AND REFINE COLLECTIVE STRATEGIES.

SAFE HARBOR OF NORTHEAST KENTUCKY, A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IN ASHLAND, KY, WILL PURCHASE FOOD FOR SHELTER MEALS; CLIENT BEDDING, HYGIENE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES; AND MEDICATIONS. FUNDING ALSO WILL BE USED FOR BUS FARE AND FUEL COSTS TO TRANSPORT CLIENTS TO APPOINTMENTS, COURT, SCHOOL, WORK, AND A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

MANNA MEAL WILL PURCHASE FOOD FOR ITS VARIOUS MEAL PROGRAMS AND DEVELOP A THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN.

CABELL-HUNTINGTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL SUPPORT A PORTION OF THE ANNUAL SALARY EXPENSE FOR THE NURSE STAFFED TO ITS HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM.

LILY'S PLACE WILL ENGAGE RENEW TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES TO LEAD ITS STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS THROUGH ASSESSMENTS, INTERVIEWS, AND SURVEYS TO EVALUATE ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH, CULTURE, AND GROWTH.

THE YWCA WILL PROVIDE DAILY MEALS AND SNACKS AT ITS SOJOURNER'S SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND FAMILIES, RESOLVE FAMILY ABUSE PROGRAM, AND MEL WOLF CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER.

GREEN ACRES REGIONAL CENTER WILL PURCHASE A GREENHOUSE AND HYDROPONIC SYSTEM FOR ITS CAMPUS, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO GROW FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE. THE PRODUCE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PURCHASE AT RETAIL LOCATIONS AND MADE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATE IN GREEN ACRES' EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM THROUGH ITS ON-SITE FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY.

THE HEALING HOUSE WILL PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO WOMEN IN ITS ELEVATE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND GENESIS TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; A PAID CLINICAL INTERNSHIP POSITION; STRATEGIC OUTREACH EFFORTS; AND EMERGENCY ENROLLMENT FOR YOUNG WOMEN TO GAIN STABLE HOUSING.

RECOVERY GROUP OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA WILL SUPPORT A PORTION OF SALARY EXPENSES FOR THREE PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WHO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAM OVERSIGHT AT THE ORGANIZATION'S TWO RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND A DROP-IN RECOVERY CENTER IN LOGAN, WV. FUNDS ALSO WILL OFFSET THE COST OF TRANSPORTING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO JOB TRAINING, COURT, RECOVERY SUPPORT MEETINGS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES.