Freedom Fighters Inc.

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

Community Reminder 💜

We want to share a quick reminder about the Narcan dispensers located throughout Parkersburg, West Virginia—sponsored through Freedom Fighters.

These boxes are here to support our community in multiple ways, including access to life-saving resources. We absolutely welcome helpful, safe items such as non-perishable food, basic hygiene products, first aid supplies, and weather-appropriate items.

However, to keep everyone safe, please do not place anything in the dispensers that could potentially cause physical harm to others, such as syringes or similar items.

Our goal is to keep these spaces supportive, accessible, and safe for everyone who may need them. We truly appreciate the community coming together to look out for one another.

Thank you for being part of the village. 💜
— Freedom Fighters

03/31/2026

Exciting Partnership Announcement! 💕🎉

We are thrilled to officially announce a new collaboration between St. Joseph Health Services ( Recovery Center) and Jordans Crossing!

Starting immediately, we are bringing essential, compassionate care directly to our community through our mobile recovery unit. Our mission is to meet people where they are, providing critical resources and support on the path to healing and wellness.

Our mobile unit will be stationed at Jordan's Crossing every single Wednesday to serve those in need.

📍 Where:
Jordan's Crossing
342 North Hague Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204

🕒 When:
Every Wednesday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We are excited to work together to reduce barriers and offer the following vital services to the Columbus community:

✅ Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – Support for opioid use disorder.
✅ Addiction Services & Counseling – Compassionate care for sustainable recovery.
✅ Mental Health Services – Holistic support for mental wellness.

This partnership represents a powerful union of resources and passion for helping individuals reclaim their lives. We believe in the power of community, and we are dedicated to providing the tools needed for long-term recovery.

Help us spread the word! If you or someone you know can benefit from these services, please share this post. Recovery is possible, and we are here to walk alongside you.


St. Joseph Health Services

03/30/2026

🚧 SAVE THE DATE!

The City of Parkersburg is excited to host our 3rd Annual “Touch A Truck” event!

Bring the kids out for a hands-on experience where they can see, explore, and climb inside some of the City’s biggest and coolest equipment — including fire engines, backhoes, skid steers, vactor trucks, graders, and more!

This is a unique opportunity for children to:
• Meet the people who keep our city running
• Learn about the equipment used every day to serve our community
• Get up close (and even climb inside!) real working vehicles

📅 Date: May 16th
📍 Location: Southwood Park (1812 Belmont Rd.)
⏰ Time: 1-3PM

Whether your child loves trucks, construction equipment, or just wants to explore something new, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

👉 Stay tuned for more details!

03/30/2026

💜 STOP SCROLLING. THIS MATTERS.

Someone, somewhere right now is fighting for their life… choosing recovery.

We’re getting more requests for help than ever—and we can’t do this alone.

No donation is too small. Every dollar helps save a life.

💜 Donate:
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TheHopeDealerProject

CashApp: https://cash.app/$hopedealerproject

👉 If you can’t donate, PLEASE SHARE.
It costs nothing—but could reach the one person willing to help.

Recovery can’t wait. 💜

03/27/2026

📣 Fee Update Notice – Effective April 1, 2026

We want to give everyone a heads up that WVCBAPP’s updated fee structure will take effect April 1, 2026.

We know fee increases are never anyone’s favorite thing — and we didn’t make this decision lightly. Our fees have remained the same since 2015, and these adjustments are necessary to keep up with operational costs, improve processing, improve technology, and prepare for increased demand as our workforce continues to grow.

We appreciate all of you and the work you’re doing across the state.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out.

03/26/2026

You knew about certification, but did you know that WVARR offers recovery housing scholarships?

Since 2024, WVARR has overseen the RHP Voucher Program, funded by HUD.

Vouchers cover the cost of the first 45-days of a resident’s stay at participating certified recovery homes in WV. No deposits, no entrance fees.

Residents apply for RHP Vouchers once they’re accepted into the home. Any resident making less than $40,000 annually qualifies!

From October 2024 - September 2025, RHP Vouchers funded 19,847 nights in safe, high quality recovery housing. 💙

Vouchers reduce barriers to access and increase length of stay.

2026 RHP Voucher- eligible residences include:

Brian's Safehouse
Case WV
Clarksburg Mission
Freedom House Recovery
God’s Way Home Inc.
Mid-Ohio Valley Fellowship Home, Inc.
OUR House
Perfect Purpose
Samaritan Inn
Recovery Group of Southern West Virginia
Recovery Point West Virginia Pointe Apartments
SEED SOWER, INC.
Southern WV Fellowship Home
The Change Initiative
West Virginia Sober Living, Inc.
YSS
YWCA Wind Program

You can also check our website for the “RHP Voucher Eligible” designation at the bottom of each listing: https://wvarr.org/certified-program-list/

03/26/2026

Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey! About the Parkersburg Engagement Project (PEP) The Parkersburg Engagement Project (PEP) was a yearlong effort to bring citizens and local government together to identify a community problem and find solutions. In the spring of 2025, a comm...

03/26/2026

DID YOU KNOW? The Bureau for Family Assistance offers burial assistance, providing financial support up to $1,000 for funeral expenses.

Learn more about eligibility and benefits in the Funeral Director's Handbook at https://bfa.wv.gov/bfa-programs/burial-assistance