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What's Happening at New Vision


New Vision Model Expands Across Appalachia Through Regional Partnership
This is a description about New Vision's meeting with coalition partners across Appalachia
Mar 191 min read


Bright Futures Youth Coalition Represents Appalachia in Washington, D.C
This is a brief update about our Prevention Works students' adventures to Washington D.C.
Mar 191 min read


New Vision Awarded $1.5 Million Grant to Launch Girls Tiny House Village
We are filled with gratitude to share that New Vision has been awarded a $1.5 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from FHL Bank Pittsburgh to support the development of the New Vision Girls Tiny House Village. Out of 160 competitive applications, FHL Bank Pittsburgh funded only 51 AHP projects and 24 voluntary housing initiatives, making this award a powerful affirmation of the work happening here. The Girls Village will be modeled after the Boys Village and desig
Jan 221 min read


New Vision to Support Development of Tiny House Villages across Appalachia
Across Appalachia and beyond, young people aging out of foster care face a system that is fragmented, under-coordinated, and often stacked against them. New Vision Renewable Energy (NVRE) was created to change that. In January, New Vision’s housing-plus-employment model is serving as the blueprint for a multi-state planning effort supported by an Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE Planning Grant, Appalachian Employment and Transformation Planning Initiative – Yielding Econ
Jan 221 min read


Sharing God's Light with the World
On October 22, the youth of Bethel Lutheran Church (Rochester, MN) and Byron United Methodist Church (Byron, MN) came together for a special mission: assembling 40 Ray of Life kits for families in Ukraine. This event was made possible through the generosity of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Thousand Oaks, CA), who helped fund the effort — a beautiful picture of churches across the country uniting to bring hope overseas. What made this build even more inspiring was the sight of
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Celebrating the Blessings of Move-In Day!
Move-In Day at New Vision Village was nothing short of a miracle! Over 50 guests joined us to celebrate this incredible milestone as we dedicated two homes to our generous donors, welcomed our very first resident, and thanked every hand and heart that helped make this vision a reality. We are deeply grateful to our community members, corporate partners, and church sponsors who came out to celebrate and continue to support this mission. A special thank-you to the laborers an
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Pool Parties and Drug Prevention
Community members enjoying the pool party Over 200 people. One night. Zero drugs. That’s something to celebrate! On July 8th, New Vision...
Jul 16, 20251 min read


New Vision Featured in Tucker Community Foundation Annual Report
TFC Annual Report We’re honored to be featured in the latest annual report from the Tucker Community Foundation! Since 2018, TCF has...
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Pilgrim Congregational Church Raises Funds for Ray of Life Kits
This summer, the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Duluth, MN turned compassion into action by assembling 30 Ray of Life kits to send to...
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Phase Two for New Vision Village has Begun!
The vision for the New Vision Tiny Home Village is bold— 24 tiny homes nestled across 7 acres of West Virginia land and with the first...
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Next Step Summit for Youth in Transition
On April 25th, over 50 leaders from state agencies and community-based organizations gathered at the Chestnut Ridge Epicenter for the...
May 27, 20251 min read


Prevention Works Pathways Has Begun!
Spring 2025 Prevention Works Pathways Cohort and Mentors We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the year-long Prevention Works Pathways...
May 27, 20251 min read


$229K Grant Awarded Thanks to the West Virginia First Foundation Initial Opportunity Grant
Also this month, New Vision is excited to announce that we have been awarded $229,030.50 from the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF)...
Dec 27, 20242 min read


$1.5M Grant Awarded Thanks to the FHL Bank Affordable Housing Program
This month, New Vision is excited to announce that we have been awarded $1,500,000 from the FHLBank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to...
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Edina Community Lutheran Church Ray of Life Builds
Some pictures for you from the Wednesday Aug 21 Edina Community Lutheran Church build. 2 ROL kits they purchased, 30 of the Ascension...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Coldwater Foundation Builds Ray of Life Lights
Pics from a build at the home base of Coldwater Foundation, Grand Marais MN done with the Resident Assistants from Northwestern College...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Continued Fundraiser Success
Thanks to generous donors like you, the New Vision fundraiser campaign continues to gain steam gaining over $26,000 in donations this...
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Ukrainians Visit New Vision
Twelve Ukranian family members living In Morgantown, gathered with New Vision and the People's Chapel Church and the South County Church...
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Prevention Works 2024
On Friday the 7th of June, on a sunny day up on Chestnut Ridge, the 2024 iteration of Prevention Works had their orientation. Fourteen...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Summer 2024
From the front porch of Genesis House, is the future site of the first of 24 tiny homes dedicated to 12 young men 12 caring adults living...
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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