SEED SOWER, INC.

06/10/2026

Proud and honored to celebrate this amazing young man!

💜 RECOVERY CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT 💜

Kody Burns
📍 Hillsboro, WV

Imagine making one of the hardest decisions of your life.

You've finally decided to go to treatment.

You're scared, overwhelmed and you don't know what comes next.

And then reality hits.....you don't have a ride.

That's where people like Kody step in.

When someone finally says, "I'm ready for help," there isn't always a friend, family member, or reliable ride waiting.

As a transporter for Seed Sower, Kody spends his days helping people get to treatment because he understands something many people don't.

💜 Recovery can't happen if people can't access it.

We often celebrate the big moments in recovery; Kody is helping make those moments possible in the first place.

When asked what he'd tell someone struggling right now:

"I'm here for you. I will support you in every way possible. One day at a time. Trust the process."

That's the kind of person you want in your corner.

And that's exactly why Kody is this week's Recovery Champion. 👏

Every Recovery Champion gets the chance to recognize organizations making a difference.

This week, Kody chose:

💜 SEED SOWER, INC.

💜 Wise Path Recovery Centers

If you'd like to nominate your own recovery champion for us to highlight, tag them below ⤵

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

We are honored to contribute to this conversation. Come with us.

05/28/2026

For organizations serving individuals with substance use and mental health needs, long-term financial sustainability can be an ongoing challenge. This upcoming free webinar hosted by The Fletcher Group may be of interest.

“Beyond the Grant: Braided Funding Strategies for Nonprofits” will explore practical approaches to moving beyond restricted grant funding by integrating public funding, earned revenue, strategic partnerships, and philanthropy into a more sustainable financial framework.

Seed Sower Executive Director Jay Phillips will lead the program, discussing structural challenges that contribute to nonprofit instability while sharing how recovery-focused organizations can align diverse revenue streams — including Medicaid reimbursement, transportation billing, workforce partnerships, and philanthropic investment — to strengthen operations and expand services over time.

Drawing from Seed Sower’s experience building a recovery ecosystem in southern West Virginia, the webinar will also explore how organizations can use data, outcomes, and service integration to support long-term sustainability and growth.

The Fletcher Group is nationally recognized for its work helping communities build stronger recovery ecosystems, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this conversation.

The webinar is free, though advance registration is required.

Learn more/register: https://www.seedsowerinc.org/events-1

05/27/2026

Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. Learn more: https://988lifeline.org/

05/26/2026

The research on this is pretty clear. Addiction, like diabetes, isn’t “cured”. It’s managed. That doesn’t happen on a make-believe schedule. Like any chronic, relapsing medical condition it’s complex, multi-faceted, and doesn’t go away just because your insurance stopped paying.

A lot of people think the biggest problem is getting people INTO treatment.

You all told us a different story.

You talked about getting help and then losing support too soon. About insurance deciding when someone is “done” recovering. About youth having almost no options. About people getting passed around systems that were supposed to help them.

And maybe the hardest part?

A lot of people genuinely WANT recovery, but they’re being pushed through systems that were never built for long-term healing in the first place.

Recovery isn’t a 30-day fix.
It isn’t one-size-fits-all.
And people are not failures because they need more support than the system is willing to give them.

That’s not a recovery problem.
That’s a systems problem.

🗣 What do you think WV is missing most when it comes to treatment and long-term support?

05/26/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING: Driver — Seed Sower Transport
📍 Fayette & Raleigh Counties, WV

We're looking for dependable, compassionate drivers to join our team! This role makes a real difference — you'll be transporting community members to medical appointments, behavioral health services, vocational training, job opportunities, and more alongside our dedicated team that completed over 27,000 trips last year! 🤝

💰 What we offer:
🚗 $13.00/hour | Full-time (30+ hours/week)| Part-time also available
📈 401(k) with 3% employer match
🏖️ Paid time off, sick leave & holidays
👁️ Vision & dental insurance

✅ What we're looking for:
• Valid Class E driver's license (4+ years driving experience)
• Clean driving record & ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Reliable, professional, and customer-focused

💚 We especially encourage applicants who have personal experience in substance use disorder recovery to apply.

Ready to serve your community behind the wheel? We'd love to hear from you! Apply today or share with someone who'd be a great fit! 👇

If interested, send your information (including a resume if possible) to [email protected]!

05/26/2026

Block Party!!

Hey guys! 🎉 We’re SO excited to have everyone at our Harmony Ridge Block Party! ☀️🎈🍔

Just a friendly reminder to please register if you haven’t already so we can get an accurate head count for food, swag bags, prizes, and all the fun extras we have planned! 🎁✨

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all — it’s going to be an amazing family-friendly day for the community! ❤️

Magic island 301 Kanawha Boulevard
West Charleston, WV 25302

June 13 12-4

Register here 👇

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/x3mtm8w/lp/19de8221-5bdc-4800-9c83-14fe295e6aa9

05/25/2026

What an incredible night! 🎉 The 2026 Recover Prom was everything — celebration, joy, community, and the beautiful reminder that life and recovery are worth honoring. Nearly 250 people showed up, showed out, and kept that dance floor packed all night long! 💃🕺

•Community Connections, Inc.
• Recovery Point West Virginia
• Harmony Ridge Recovery Center
• Beckley ARH Hospital • Summers County ARH Hospital
• AscendHR
• Wise Path Recovery Centers
• RetroReset Video Games & Collectibles
• RCCAA
• EXIT Elevation Realty-WV
• Raleigh County United for Prevention
• WV Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals

And a special shoutout to the people who made the night extra magical:

Fauxreal Flowers Beckley
Hughes Photography LLC
🎶 Purpose Entertainment, LLC

Have a great photo of the event? Share it with us! We love to see all the joy and laughter of the recovery community! We are so honored to have shared this night with each and every one of you. See you next year! 💙

05/21/2026

💃2026 RECOVERY PROM is upon us!!!

The 2026 Recovery Prom at Tamarack is just 2 days away! A few important notes!

1. You MUST BE REGISTERED to attend prom. We are almost at max capacity for the venue, so only those who have registered will be admitted.

2. You DO NOT have to have your ticket with to attend! We have all registrations and will be crossing off names as you arrive.

3. Doors open at 6:00 pm and we will officially begin at 6:30! Prom ends promptly at 9:30.

We also want to send another big THANK YOU to our co-hosts and sponsors for making this event happen and to the great staff at Tamarack for the beautiful venue!

Thank you also to Hughes Photography, Faux Real Flowers, and DJ Will Dill at Purpose Entertainment for helping us make this an event to remember!!!

🌟Recovery Community Guidelines🌟
Tonight is about celebration, connection, and honoring the journey of recovery. We’re here to have fun, laugh, dance, and make memories — together.

To help us create a safe and welcoming space for everyone, we ask that all guests:

*Celebrate substance-free — this is a drug- and alcohol-free event
*Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and respect
*Honor confidentiality — what’s shared here stays here
*Avoid language or behavior that may be triggering to others
*Respect personal boundaries and consent
*Follow the guidance of event volunteers and venue staff
*Help us keep this a joyful, drama-free space
*If you need recovery support at any time during the event, please reach out to one of our volunteers — we’re here for you.

Let’s make this a night to remember for all the right reasons. 💛