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A West Virginia Council of Churches project to establish Community Reentry Councils for Ex-Offenders in each probation/parole region in West Virginia.

06/23/2026

👋 Hey Mason, Putnam, Jackson, Calhoun, Gilmer & Roane Counties!

Join the Mason Valley Reentry Council and help strengthen our communities through collaboration, resource sharing, and support for successful reentry.

***** EDIT- We have a New Chair y'all
🎉 Richard Ward - Stay tuned for new details

📅 4th Wednesday of every month
🕙 10:00 AM
💻 Via Zoom

Everyone is welcome community members, employers, service providers, advocates, and individuals with lived experience.

📧 [email protected]

❤️ Your Community. Our Future.

06/22/2026

This weeks ✨️Meet Us Monday ✨️

Jason Foltz

Jason Foltz is a Reentry Navigator from Falling Waters, WV. As a person in long-term recovery, Jason is passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers, rebuild their lives, and successfully reintegrate into their communities. His lived experience allows him to connect with those he serves with empathy, understanding, and hope.
A second-year college student and PRSS-certified professional, Jason combines compassion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to service. His personal recovery journey has strengthened his belief that recovery, redemption, and positive change are possible for everyone.
Through guidance, advocacy, peer support, and community connection, Jason works to empower individuals navigating recovery and reentry while helping them build confidence, stability, and hope for the future.

06/18/2026

What are the most effective ways to reduce crime and strengthen communities?

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Share your thoughts in the comments.

06/18/2026

Here's what you've been asking about. 👇

Step Up for Women Construction Pre-Apprenticeship — Fall 2026

Two locations: Dunbar, WV and Fairmont, WV (Fairmont is NEW this fall!)
Classes start August 31, 2026
Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4pm
Free to attend
12 weeks

You'll leave with:
✅ OSHA 10
✅ Forklift certification
✅ CPR / First Aid
✅ Plumbing & HVAC in-training licenses
✅ Basics in carpentry, electrical, and more
✅ Tools for your trade
✅ Real connections to employers, apprenticeships, and OJT opportunities

No experience needed. Just show up ready to work.

Applications are open now.
https://westvirginiawomenwork.org/step-up-for-women-in-construction-pre-apprenticeship-application/

06/17/2026

👋 Hey Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, Lewis & Braxton Counties!

The Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, Lewis & Braxton Counties Reentry Council is looking for community members, employers, service providers, faith leaders, recovery advocates, educators, law enforcement professionals, and individuals with lived experience to help strengthen our communities and support successful reentry.

Whether you're interested in serving as a Council Chair or simply joining the conversation, your voice and perspective matter.

📅 Third Wednesday of every month
🕙 10:00 AM
💻 Via Zoom

Together, we can identify local needs, build partnerships, connect resources, and create more opportunities for individuals and families throughout our region.

📧 For more information:
Kristen Blankenship, Council Coordinator
[email protected]

❤️ Your Community. Our Future.

06/15/2026

✨ This Week's Meet Us Monday ✨
Liz Stewart

Liz is a resilient woman whose life has been shaped by perseverance, growth, and the determination to rebuild after hardship. Throughout her journey, she has experienced loss, uncertainty, and challenges that tested her strength. Rather than allowing those experiences to define her, Liz chose to use them as stepping stones toward a new purpose.
Through seasons of grief, setbacks, and starting over, Liz discovered a deeper understanding of resilience and the power of personal transformation. Her experiences taught her that rebuilding is possible, no matter where someone is in their journey.
Today, Liz uses both her education and lived experience to support individuals who are navigating their own paths of healing and growth. Through coaching, mentoring, speaking, and community involvement, she creates safe spaces where people can rediscover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and build lives that reflect their true potential.
Liz's story is a reminder that setbacks do not have to be the end of the story. With support, determination, and hope, it is always possible to move forward and create a brighter future.

06/15/2026

👋 Hey Greenbrier & Pocahontas Counties!

Want to help strengthen your community and support successful reentry efforts?

The Greenbrier & Pocahontas Reentry Council is looking for community members, employers, service providers, faith leaders, recovery advocates, and individuals with lived experience to join the conversation.

📅 Third Monday of every month
🕒 3:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

You don't need any special experience—just a desire to make a difference. Your voice, ideas, and involvement can help create opportunities and build stronger communities.

📧 For more information:
Kristen Blankenship, Council Coordinator
[email protected]

❤️ Your Community. Our Future.

06/11/2026

👋 Hey Clay, Nicholas & Webster Counties!

The Clay, Nicholas & Webster Counties Reentry Council is looking for community members, employers, service providers, faith leaders, recovery advocates, educators, law enforcement professionals, and individuals with lived experience to join us in creating pathways to opportunity, hope, and success.
Successful reentry and recovery don't happen alone. They happen when communities come together to identify barriers, share resources, and develop solutions that help people rebuild their lives.
We are currently seeking a Council Chair, but you do not have to serve as Chair to make a difference. Your ideas, experience, and voice are valuable.
📅 Meetings are held the Second Thursday of each month 🕒 3:00 PM 💻 Via Zoom
Together, we can build stronger communities and create more opportunities for our neighbors, families, and future generations.

📧 For more information contact
Kristen Blankenship- [email protected]

❤️ Your Community. Our Future.

06/08/2026

👋 Hey Boone county

The Boone County Reentry Council is looking for community members who want to make a difference.

We are currently seeking a Council Chair, but leadership isn't the only way to get involved. Whether you're a service provider, employer, faith leader, advocate, person with lived experience, or simply someone who cares about your community, your voice matters.

The Boone County Reentry Council brings people together to identify barriers, share resources, build partnerships, and create opportunities that support successful reentry and stronger communities.

📅 Second Monday of Every Month
🕒 3:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

Together, we can create pathways to hope, opportunity, recovery, employment, and success. Please share this post to anyone you think should attend.

For more information, contact:
Ryan Mullins – [email protected]
Kristen Blankenship, Council Coordinator – [email protected]

06/08/2026

✨ This Week's Meet Us Monday ✨

Ryan Mullins

Ryan grew up in Madison, West Virginia, and spent more than 25 years trapped in the cycle of addiction. During those years, he experienced the pain, hopelessness, and self-doubt that addiction can bring. Despite numerous attempts to get sober, he often found himself returning to the same destructive patterns.
Everything began to change when Ryan committed himself to recovery. His sobriety date is July 11, 2023, a day that marked the beginning of a new chapter built on accountability, faith, perseverance, and personal growth. Through recovery, Ryan found healing, self-acceptance, and the freedom to move forward without being defined by his past.
A significant part of his transformation took place during more than 18 months at The Rock Ministries, where he focused on rebuilding his life from the ground up. There, he learned the value of hard work, personal responsibility, and surrounding himself with positive support.
Today, Ryan uses his lived experience to help others who are struggling with addiction and reentry. His journey serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how long someone has been trapped in addiction, recovery is possible and a brighter future can be achieved.

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Charleston, WV

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+18559873224

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https://wvreentry.org/

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