SMALL TOWN, BIG JOB CREATION
How a small, rural West Virginia community is helping young workers thrive. In the “CBS Mornings” series “Rebuilding America,” a rural community in Appalachia shows how a nonprofit group is investing in the next generation of workers by creating jobs and new opportunities.
ESCAPE TO HARDY COUNTY FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY
Hardy County is a haven for good food and creative adventure. Jessica Rinker of Visit Hardy highlights Mack’s Bingo Kitchen in Wardensville—celebrated for its beautiful atmosphere, and craft cocktails. Just down the road, visitors can explore Dakota Glass Works, where couples can take glass-blowing workshops and create their own hand-blown glass pumpkins—a perfect keepsake from a memorable getaway.
ABC NEWS VISITS OUR FARM
In July of 2021 ABC News took a trip out to the Wardensville Garden Market to shine a light on our Enterprises and our mission to ignite the spark of curiosity within Appalachian youth. Watch the video to learn more!
EXPERIENCE AN UNFORGETTABLE APPALACHIAN SUMMER IN HARDY COUNTY, WV
This summer, soak up the heritage and scenic beauty of Hardy County, West Virginia, with a trio of standout events—like the Wardensville Garden Market’s Second Saturdays, full of live music, local vendors, and small-town charm.
MACK’S WORKS WONDERS
The state’s Best New Restaurant in the 2023 WV Living Best of West Virginia awards not only serves up exceptional dining experiences for guests but also serves area youth by inviting them to shadow its staff to gain valuable experience in the hospitality industry—and a better understanding of the job opportunities it offers.
MEET OUR POSSIBILITARIANS
“If you’ve driven through Wardensville in the last five years, you know something wonderful is in the air. Maybe it’s the smell of freshly baked bread or newly tilled fields. Or maybe it’s because once–boarded up buildings are now bustling with new businesses. But what you may not know is that Wardensville has an angel, Jonathan D. Lewis.”
FARMS WORK WONDERS GIVES APPALACHIAN YOUTH TRANSFORMATIVE SKILLS TRAINING
Annually, the nonprofit provides over $3 million in wages for Wardensville, West Virginia, which has a population of 270.
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