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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia First Foundation paid a visit to Martinsburg last week to a Berkeley County recovery housing development.
Semper Liberi, the 48-bed ‘recovery village located in Martinsburg, received $400,000 to establish what’s billed as ” safe housing and comprehensive support services for individuals in
recovery,” offering residents help with transportation, recovery coaching, and job training.
“By expanding access to housing and resources, the project strengthens recovery pathways and promotes long-term stability for those working to rebuild their lives,” according to a press release from the WVFF.
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Board members and staff toured the developing Recovery Village, met with leadership, and saw firsthand how Initial Opportunity Grant investments are “laying the groundwork for a sustainable, community-driven
approach to recovery in the Eastern Panhandle,” the WVFF press release says.
“This is about more than bricks and mortar; it’s about creating a village of support and a future for people in recovery,” said Teresa Jenkins, Recovery Village Director. “With WVFF’s support, we’re building a program that meets people where they are and gives them the tools to thrive.”
The Semper Liberi visit marked the third stop of the 2025 Hold the Line Tour, a statewide initiative celebrating IOG awardees on the front lines of West Virginia’s addiction crisis. Each tour stop is paired with a WVFF Board meeting or site visit to keep Directors closely connected to the communities and programs their decisions impact.
“Our responsibility is to turn settlement dollars into opportunities that save lives,” said Jonathan Board, WVFF Executive Director. “At Semper Liberi, you see that in action: safe housing, recovery support, and real hope for people rebuilding their lives.”
WVFF is now accepting applications for its second grant cycle, the Momentum Initiative Grant.
