Recover Appalachia

10/12/2026

Join us this Wednesday at 12:00 PM for a free webinar introducing Opportunity Pathways, Recover Appalachia’s resource navigation and employment support program for returning citizens and individuals in recovery.

We’ll share how the program works, how partners can refer participants, and hear from Cody Lindsey, our Program Coordinator, about his own re-entry journey and the work he’s doing to help others navigate training, supportive services, and employment opportunities.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕛 12:00 PM
💻 Free online webinar — registration required

Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/S4otZm6cRpOlMtrbx9OHHA

10/07/2026

"Every story emerging from our work points to the same truth. Recovery and renewal begin when people reclaim a sense of agency and take ownership of their lives. The people of Appalachia don’t need to be rescued; they need to be resourced, respected, and given the tools to build their own chosen future."

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A Q3 Update from Recover Appalachia

10/06/2026

Recover Appalachia is excited to welcome Chris Moore as the newest member of our Board of Directors!

👉 A longtime member of the Portsmouth and southern Ohio community, Chris has built his career around relationship-building, community engagement, fundraising, and organizational development.

Chris currently serves as a Business Development Officer with First State Bank. Previously, he served as Executive Director of the Shawnee State University Foundation, leading fundraising and advancement efforts in support of the university and its students. He is a 1999 graduate of Central Washington University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Chris is active in civic and community organizations and believes strongly in the role local institutions and nonprofits play in strengthening communities. As Treasurer, he brings his experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and financial stewardship to Recover Appalachia’s work.

09/22/2026

We are proud to support this Trillium Project initiative, spearheaded by Recover Appalachia board members Amanda Rena Lewis and Amanda Page.

We encourage all our friends in the local recovery community to show up and show out for the opening exhibition on October 23rd.

A face.
A voice.
A story.

WE DO RECOVER is an upcoming exhibition sharing the experiences of a community in recovery through film, handwritten words, and photography as documented by Amanda Page and Edwin Martell.

Stories of strength.
Stories of second chances.

Join us October 23-25 at the City Hall, Oddfellows.

Free and open to the public.

More soon.

09/21/2026

Lots of changes are happening in southern Ohio, and it's never been more important to know how to recognize opportunities and turn ideas into action.

Our upcoming training will help you do just that. Register below or message us for more information.

09/12/2026

While we've been quiet on social media recently, our Opportunity Pathways Program Coordinator has been busy connecting individuals with job opportunities like this one from JR & Company.

Funded by WorkOhio, Opportunity Pathways is for returning citizens in Scioto, Lawrence, Adams, and Pike Counties who need help finding a job or creating one of their own.

Looking for work and don't know where to start? Ready to pull the trigger on that business idea you've been dreaming about?

Send us a message and we'll help you get the ball rolling!

5-month commercial roofing project in Piketon, Ohio. $30/hr, 6 days a week, 10-hour days. Open interviews Tuesday, September 15, 11 AM–6 PM in Waverly, OH. Reserve your spot.

08/15/2026

We're all set up at the Splash for Recovery event in Tracy Park!

It's a hot one out there, so we'd like to thank our partners at the WBC of Central Appalachia at SSU for providing us with one of their tents for a little extra shade.

This event was organized by members of our local community's Oxford House sober living home, and were happy to participate. If you're in Portsmouth this afternoon, stop by and say hello to our Program Coordinator, Cody!

08/11/2026

One of the services we offer to returning citizens is personal assessment and coaching.

Using the Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile (EMP), we create a benchmark for progress and goal-setting that is based on extensive empirical research into the habits, skills, and dispositions of successful entrepreneurs.

Our participants walk away from every training session with a deeper self-awareness that empowers them to lean into their unique strengths -- on the job, in the classroom, and in the business world.

If you've ever wondered, "What is the entrepreneurial mindset, and how can it benefit me?" check out the short video below from the creators of the EMP.

Then, sign up for our next training, which starts on September 3rd. It is absolutely free to residents of Scioto and Lawrence Counties.

07/13/2026

Are you ready to boost your economic mobility?

Our next training cohort kicks off in August, and we still have room for a few more participants.

Strengthening Recovery Capital will help you:

- Create a compelling personal vision for your life
- Recognize opportunities that others overlook
- Turn your ideas into meaningful action
- Become a lifelong learner
- Manage your resources to build lasting wealth
- Build a professional success network
- Gain tools that bolter your resiliency

Our cohort will meet one evening per week (6-8 PM) for 8 weeks at our training headquarters in Portsmouth, Ohio. After the initial training, you'll get 6 months of group coaching and follow-up support as you work toward achieving your goals.

Eligibility is simple: if you live in Scioto or Lawrence counties and are active in your local peer support community, then you're in.

But seats are limited, so sign up today 👉 https://wkf.ms/4vHk5xv