Marion County Spokes

10/09/2026

Please read this message from the Salvation Army and respond to any emails from them if you applied for the Angel tree :)!

Apply for your child to receive Christmas gifts through The Salvation Army Angel Tree program.

10/04/2026

We all go through things in life that are hard or traumatic, but you have the power to heal all of life’s wounds. Trust me…YOU CAN DO IT!!!

09/25/2026

Here is the info for the Teen Angel Program! Sign ups start October 1st.

Teen Angel Sign Ups will begin on October 1st!

If you have any questions, please call the office during business hours.

09/21/2026

Set a reminder in your phone to sign up October 1st!

Angel tree signups are October 1st-16th. We have 500 child openings this year and we approve in order of sign up. You can call to make an appointment with Ms. Diane or can sign up online. Please make sure you have all of your paperwork and if doing it online, a way to upload it.

09/06/2026

🚨Job Alert 🚨

08/22/2026

🚨This is happening on Monday if your kids are in need of a haircut and school supplies!!! 🤩

🎒✂️ **BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT AT T&S FORD!** ✂️🎒

We’re gearing up for the school year and giving back to our local youth! T&S Ford has teamed up with Barber Stephen Miller to offer **FREE haircuts** and **FREE school supplies** for students in grades **K-12th**!

Bring the kids out to the T&S Ford Pre-Owned Showroom on Monday, August 24th (9 AM - 6 PM). Everything is on a first come, first served basis!

💈Haircut options provided by Stephen Miller:
• One length all over
• Taper haircut
• Line up
*(Please note: No designs or bald fades)*

Help us spread the word—share this post with your friends, family, and neighbors in Marion County! Let's get these kids looking sharp and ready for a great year! 💙

08/06/2026

🚨New Job Alert!! Circle K on East Side (Morgantown Ave) is hiring!! Follow the link on the flier to apply!!🚨

07/31/2026

04/30/2026

Share and sign up if not already enrolled 🙂

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), has received federal approval to provide Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) for the 2026 summer period. This program assists eligible households in purchasing groceries during the summer months when school meals are unavailable.

The 2026 Summer EBT program will run from June 1, 2026, through August 20, 2026, and will provide a one-time grocery benefit. To receive benefits during the initial issuance, households should submit a completed application by May 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted through August 20, 2026, and will be processed within 15 business days after receipt.

Applications can be obtained at local DoHS county offices, through the Office of Constituent Services, or downloaded at bfa.wv.gov/summer-ebt. Applications will be available in paper format only and may be submitted in person, by mail, email, or fax.

Eligibility and Benefits:

Benefits will be issued as a one-time payment, either added to an existing SNAP or WV WORKS EBT card or provided on a new Mountain State EBT card.

Most eligible students will be automatically enrolled through the PATH system if they:

-Receive SNAP, WV WORKS, or qualifying Medicaid
-Are in foster care
-Are identified as homeless, migrant, or runaway
-Are enrolled in WV Head Start

These households do not need to apply and can expect to receive benefits beginning the week of May 25, 2026.

Households not automatically enrolled, including those with students attending Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools, must apply to determine eligibility.

Summer EBT Income Chart
Eligibility is based on household income:
(See Picture Below)

Families with questions or needing assistance with the application process may contact the DoHS Customer Service Center at 1-877-716-1212 or visit a local DoHS office for support.

04/08/2026

Marion County SPOKES would like to spotlight our former student Tiffany W. Tiffany started SPOKES with a goal to get into healthcare. After breaking down a lot of barriers Tiffany decided that her heart was set on becoming a nurse. Tiffany studied hard for her TEAS test and scored an 82 which is EXTREMELY high! She was admitted into the Fairmont State University nursing program as a sophomore. In her time at FSU Tiffany has been excelling and is tutoring her classmates. She is pictured at a Career Fair doing people’s blood pressure. She has been a recipient Nursing scholarships and was invited to a dinner with the chair, Dr. Denice Kirchoff and the scholarship donor, Dr. Donald D’Lusky, along with the recipient from each cohort. She was also asked to be in a video of “President Mike Tries It”- where she is teaching him how to be a nurse and teaching him how to use a stethoscope and check a person’s pulse. We are so proud of every ounce of hard work Tiffany has put into herself as well as helping others! Tiffany will graduate in 2028 from Fairmont State University and we can’t wait to be there to cheer her on!!! Keep up the GREAT work Tiffany 🥳👩‍⚕️💉😷🩺🏥