PALLOTTINE FOUNDATION OF HUNTINGTON WEST VIRGINIA

EXPAND ITS REGIONAL CENTRAL KITCHEN NETWORK BY ESTABLISHING A NEW CENTRAL KITCHEN IN HUNTINGTON, WV, TO PRODUCE NUTRITIOUS, FROM-SCRATCH MEALS FOR CHILDCARE CENTERS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN CABELL AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE NEW SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER IN THE WEST END OF HUNTINGTON.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ITS HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM, INCLUDING ADDITONAL STAFF, SUPPLIES, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

HIRE A PEDIATRIC THERAPIST, A CASE MANAGER, AND A PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST AND SUPPORT STAFF TRAINING FOR EXISTING AND NEWLY HIRED PEDIATRIC MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MAT STAFF MEMBERS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROCURE ESSENTIAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES FOR PEDIATRIC PLAY THERAPY AND CREATE A CONDUCIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND MAT PATIENTS. CHC WILL CONTRACT WITH SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS TO IMPLEMENT SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING, AND FACILITATION AND HOSPITALITY COSTS FOR SPECIALIZED PEDIATRIC SUPPORT GROUPS. FINALLY, FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CREATION OF AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND MARKETING MATERIALS AIMED AT EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE NEW, EXPANDED SERVICES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT.

HIRE A A CHEF/BUSINESS MANAGER TO OVERSEE ITS OLD SCHOOL COF'E (CAF) SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, WHICH WILL PROVIDE SKILLS TRAINING AND ON-SITE JOBS TO CLIENTS IN FOH'S TREATMENT PROGRAM. THE CAF WILL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE NUTRITION CLASSES AND HEALTHY MEALS FOR FOH'S YOUTH RESILIENCY PROGRAM.