Hardy County Family Support Center

05/29/2026

Great event taking place on June 13th sponsored by MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. at Terra Alta Community Park!

05/29/2026

Please be sure to look at our calendar for our June events. We hope to see you in June!

05/29/2026

The Nature Center is open for the season! Stop by for a fun program this weekend!

05/29/2026

Big Blue Teen Center invites 7th - 12th graders to the Hardy County Family Support Center tonight (Friday, May 29th) from 5:00-7:00 pm. Food and drinks provided. Join us at 5:00pm!!

05/28/2026

Thank you to all who participated in the first Hardy County Community Resource Roundtable. The groundwork has been laid for future roundtable discussions and work groups, with the goal of strengthening Hardy County through connection, communication, and collaboration.

If you are interested in participating in the quarterly roundtables, please reach out to Hardy County Family Support Center.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Please join the Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent & Caregiver Support Group next Thursday, 06/04/26 at the Hardy County Family Support Center for their "School's Out - Pizza Party and Squishy Making Event," beginning at 5:00pm. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. This parent-led peer support group is for parents and caregivers with children on the spectrum. They meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Hardy County Family Support Center.

05/27/2026

Big Blue Teen Center invites 7th - 12th graders to the Hardy County Family Support Center tonight (Friday, May 29th) from 5:00-7:00 pm. Pizza, snacks, and drinks provided. Join us!!

05/26/2026

It’s Testimony Tuesday, and we have an incredible success story to share. ☺

A few months ago, Eastern Action’s Heroes4Hire program through HVRP (Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program) met a Veteran at the Martinsburg VA Center who was facing some of the toughest challenges imaginable. At the time, he was unemployed, experiencing homelessness, and searching for direction after transitioning from military service.

Like many Veterans, he brought valuable skills, discipline, and dedication from his time in the military, but finding a way to transfer those strengths into civilian employment was not easy. What stood out immediately was his determination to change his circumstances. He wanted stability, independence, and a career he could once again take pride in.

Together, we worked to build a plan centered around his strengths, interests, and experience. Through employment guidance, support services, and career exploration, he discovered an interest in the Merchant Marine industry — a field that matched his work ethic, sense of responsibility, and ability to thrive in a structured, team-oriented environment.

The journey was not without challenges. There were applications to complete, certifications to obtain, and obstacles to overcome along the way. But this Veteran stayed committed to his goal and continued moving forward every step of the way.

Today, he is employed and working aboard a ship in the Merchant Marine industry. He has successfully transitioned the skills he gained through military service into a meaningful civilian career that provides both stability and purpose.

Watching him go from homelessness and unemployment to building a successful future for himself has been one of the most rewarding reminders of why programs like Heroes4Hire matter.

This story reminds us that Veterans already possess the determination, resilience, and work ethic needed to succeed. Sometimes, all they need is the right support system and an opportunity to begin again.
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05/23/2026