Community Matters

Lily's Place is a Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Center located in Huntington, WV. "With the epidemic of drug addiction in our nation exploding, we serve the tiniest victims of substance abuse, newborn babies. Lily's Place eases drug-exposed babies from their mother's drugs and gives them the best possible care available." Their mission is to provide medical care to infants suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and offer non-judgmental support, education and counseling services to families and caregivers and our community. Listen to our Community Matters interview with Director of Development, Jennifer Chapman: [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Jennifer-Chapman-Lilys-Place-2-4-2022.mp3"][/audio] To find out more about Lily's Place, the services they provide, and the ways you can get involved, go to their webpage.   ____________________________________________________ [gravityform id="28" title="true" description="true"]...

The Hillcrest Bruce Mission is an outreach of the United Methodist Church serving the Pollard Community of Ashland KY. The Mission has several programs designed to meet people's physical, educational, vocational, social, and spiritual needs throughout the year, but during the holiday season, they have several special programs they offer as well. Learn how you can participate or donate today. Listen to our Community Matters interview with Executive Director, Mike Maynard: [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Mike-Maynard-HBM-11-12-2021.mp3"][/audio] To find out more about Hillcrest Bruce Mission, the services they provide, and the ways you can get involved, go to their webpage. To listen to our previous Community Matters interview with Director Mike Maynard, click here.   ____________________________________________________ [gravityform id="28" title="true" description="true"]...

The Ashland-Boyd County Health Department can assist you with a variety of services including WIC, breastfeeding, family planning, children and adolescent health, many adult services, health education, and much, much more. Listen to our Community Matters interview with Beth Qualls:  [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Beth-Qualls-HANDS-Boyd-Health-Dept-9-16-2021.mp3"][/audio] Ashland-Boyd County Health Department 2924 Holt Street, Ashland, KY   41101 Clinic: 606-324-7181 Administration: 606-329-9444 Environmental: 606-324-7141 Website: https://abchdkentucky.com ...

Field of Hope "Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been clean and sober for over 30 days and need a safe place to continue your recovery, Field of Hope can help meet your goals by meeting you where you are." Field of Hope is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered with the state of Ohio and the Federal Government.  Listen to our Community Matters Interview with CEO Kevin Dennis: [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kevin-Dennis-Field-of-Hope-8-30-2021.mp3"][/audio]   Located:     11821 State Route 160, Vinton, OH 45686 Phone:       740.245.3051 Find out more at [email protected]...

Backpack Buddies Changing the lives of children one weekend at a time.    Backpack Buddies is an organization dedicated to reducing the effects of childhood hunger by providing nutritious, easy-to-prepare food over the weekend to children residing in food-insecure homes in Lawrence County, Ohio. Backpack Buddies serves children and families in Lawrence County, Ohio through our Backpack Program and Emergency Food program. Children struggling with hunger come from families who are struggling too.   Listen to our Community Matters Interview with Jodie Hunt:   [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Jodie-Hunt-Backpack-Buddies-8-26-2021.mp3"][/audio] To learn more about Backpack Buddies, visit their website. Jodie Hunt, Program Coordinator Backpack Buddies PO Box 522, Ironton, Ohio 45638 740.534.3550  ...

Join Tri-State Bible College for their Appalachian Ministry Conference on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021! The Keynote speaker is author and professor Dr. Tom Cheyney. Early Bird and Pastors' Registration is open: https://buff.ly/2UQHkZV. Conference Theme: Fulfilling Your Ministry in a Post-Covid Appalachia Listen to our Community Matters Interview with President Rex Howe and Matt Chamblin:   [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TSBC-8-13-2021.mp3"][/audio]   To learn more about Tri-State Bible College and the Appalachian Ministry Conference, check out their website https://www.tsbc.edu. You can also listen to their Podcast, Level Paths, on Apple and Google. ...

The Hillcrest Bruce Mission is an outreach of the United Methodist Church serving the Pollard Community of Ashland KY. They are adding some great new programs including Food Delivery to Senior Citizens, Women's AA Group, Prayer & Mediation Group, Kids Karate, and more. Listen to our Community Matters interview with Executive Director, Mike Maynard: [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mike-Maynard-HBM-8-6-2021.mp3"][/audio] To find out more about Hillcrest Bruce Mission, the services they provide, and the ways you can get involved, go to their webpage. To listen to our previous Community Matters interview with Director Mike Maynard, click here.   ____________________________________________________ [gravityform id="28" title="true" description="true"]...

FaithHealth Appalachia Alternative & Holistic Health Service Mission: To be a conduit of transformation that connects community resources, hospitals, faith communities, health care facilitates, and social service programs based on truth, care, and education to improve the total wellness of Huntington. Listen to our Community Matters Interview with Executive Director, Rory Chapman:   [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Rory-Chapman-Faith-Health-Appalachia-7-22-2021.mp3"][/audio] For more information, visit their Facebook page or email them at [email protected] For information on the Save a Life Campaign (naloxone education and distribution program) go to savealifewv.org   ...

Wait No More by Focus on the Family Foster. Adopt. Support. ­­­ Did you know there are thousands of children in Kentucky in need of help? Learn about foster care and adoption, and practical ways you can support foster and adoptive families. Engage with experts who will answer your questions, and discover your role in God’s plan. Whether you are considering fostering a child, adopting, or supporting a family who does, attending one of these events will help you explore the vital part you can play in your community and for His kingdom.   Listen to our Community Matters Interview with Dr. Sharen Ford from Focus on the Family:  [audio mp3="https://walkfm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/OCA-Focus-on-the-Family-7-15-2021.mp3"][/audio]   To learn more or register for an event, visit their website at https://www.waitnomore.org/ky/...

ReBUILD Huntington "Sometimes, you have to give people the help where they are and not wait till they get to where you think they should be." Our goal at ReBUILD is to build relationships with the people in the neighborhood. Through that relationship, we can tell them about the love that Jesus has for them! NO MATTER WHAT! Our mission statement is simple "Love Like Jesus." We do this by hosting neighborhood events like cookouts, movie nights, Thanksgiving dinners, etc. In doing these, we hope to become friends with our neighbors and live in community with them. ReBUILD...

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