CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) announced on July 31st, the next stop in its statewide listening tour, on August 6 in Mount Hope.

This initiative aims to actively engage with community members across West Virginia, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to address their needs and priorities. 

The Mount Hope Listening Tour is scheduled for August 6, 2024, featuring two key sessions:

Mount Hope Housing Authority - Senior Visit
9B Midtown Terrace, Mount Hope, WV 25880
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Mount Hope
127 Ontario Drive, Mount Hope, WV 25880
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

"We believe that every voice matters and every story has the power to inspire change. We invite and welcome members of the Mount Hope community and surrounding areas to attend this listening session and share their experiences and perspectives,” Jill Upson, Executive Director of HHOMA, said. “This is an ideal opportunity to  foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration as we work together to build a more equitable and resilient future for all."

These sessions provide citizens and community leaders with a platform to voice their concerns and raise awareness of issues affecting residents. Attendees are encouraged to actively participate in discussions and share their insights.

For more information about the Listening Tour, please visit www.minorityaffairs.wv.gov.

The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, which operates within the Office of Governor Jim Justice, is committed to assisting all underserved citizens across West Virginia and developing innovative ways to address issues affecting minority populations through conversation, education, leadership, and collaboration. For more information, visit our Facebook page at @WVHHOMA, our website at minorityaffairs.wv.gov, or call our office at 304-356-2023.