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 National Dislocated
Workers Grant 2018

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National Dislocated
Workers Grant 2017


Human Resource Development Foundation, Inc. was awarded $1,893,781.00 in National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) funds from WorkForce West Virginia and the United States Department of Labor for disaster relief and cleanup activities in sixteen counties across the state. 
 
The grant will provide employment opportunities for approximately 150 Dislocated Workers and/or long-term unemployed individuals who will assist their communities with vital recovery efforts. Participants will receive from $11 - $14 per hour, depending on the position.  Each participant will receive safety training, including Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification. In addition to receiving valuable work experience, job search assistance will be provided through HRDF and the local Regional WorkForce Investment Board (WIB).
 
The recent flooding, which occurred in April, overran and devastated many of the streams in West Virginia. This caused major debris to be washed into various places along its rivers and streams. Efforts coordinated by each county’s respective Homeland Security Emergency Management System, FEMA, and municipal governments brought immediate relief to the flood damaged areas. With the assistance of the National Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers, the major stream obstructions and issues that posed immediate threat, were dealt with successfully.
 
Despite efforts, large amounts of debris and trash still litter many streams and parks affected by the flooding. This debris is not only hazardous to the health of the streams; but, poses the risk that future storms will result in more destruction of property. This debris also needs to be properly disposed of. HRDF hopes to assist the eighteen counties by helping to lower the risk of this type of problem occurring again; and, by increasing the overall health and beauty of the public lands.
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Greenbrier County

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The Greenbrier crew unearthed 6 cars hidden under brush in Caldwell. 
​Their efforts removing these vehicles help provide a cleaner and safer environment for the residents of Greenbrier County.

Before and After Photos

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The Lewis County NDWG crew shows off an impressive before and after view of their hard work and efforts with the stream clean-up.
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Two Lick Run in Webster County
Audra State Park in Upshur County
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Brush piled against a bridge foundation removed.
Previously clogged stream cleared of debris.

Community Reactions

Check out all the wonderful things the community is saying about the stream clean-up crews!  We'd love to hear from you too.  Send us an email, letter, or Facebook post telling us your experience with Human Resource Development Foundation's NDWG crews in your area.
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Letter from County Commission
Roane
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Press Release from the Mayor of Anderson.
Greenbrier
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Letter from a property owner
Webster
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Online article detailing Greenbrier River clean-up
Summers
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Pocahontas Times article and Watoga Trail Report
Pocahontas
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WSAZ News Channel 3 Article about clean up in Clendenin
Kanawha

Across the state

Crews from 18 counties across the state are working hard to clear environmental debris and massive amounts of trash from West Virginia's waterways.

Locations

HRDF Main Office
Taylor Runner - Program Manager
1644 Mileground
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 296-8223 ext. 28
Debbie Anderson - Program Coordinator
120 South Linden Avenue
Clarksburg, WV 26301
​(304) 591-2494
Michael Rickman - Program Coordinator

(304) 690-2974

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