Your Path to Stability & Growth
Programs & Services
What a participant can actually receive, and what each one asks of them. Every program below is delivered alongside a navigator, not instead of one.
Supportive Services
Fresh Start — Laundry Assistance
Provides essential laundry supplies including laundry pods, dryer sheets, and a roll of quarters to help maintain personal hygiene and clothing care while funding and supplies are available.
Limit
Available once per month.
Home Furnishing Assistance
Reduces the stress of transitioning into a new home by connecting clients with affordable or free community-donated furniture, decor, and household essentials to create a functional living space.
Limit
Available as determined by Empower & Link staff (e.g. moving into a new place, or CPS requirements).
Limited Vehicle Service & Repair
Removes transportation barriers so clients can maintain employment, access essential services, and achieve self-sufficiency when reliable transportation is essential.
Limit
Must be evaluated and approved by an E&L-approved mechanic prior to authorization. Does not cover routine maintenance, cosmetic work, or future needs.
Emergency Food Assistance
Designed to help overcome temporary food insecurity while connecting participants to long-term sustainable resources. Intended to supplement, not replace, existing benefits.
Limit
If eligible for SNAP but not enrolled, proof of application may be required prior to approval. Utilizing local food banks is encouraged.
Core Programs & Training
Workforce Prep & Career Readiness
Builds practical job market tools: transforms basic work histories into ATS-friendly resumes, assists with targeted applications and cover letters, offers mock interview practice, soft-skills training, and direct employer connections.
Benefit
Ongoing support to enter or advance in the job market.
Wellness and Self Care
A Trauma Recovery and Wellness Program offering a safe, structured space to process trauma, manage stress, cultivate resilience, and restore emotional balance through evidence-based practices.
Schedule
Weekly wellness sessions offered. Ask your Navigator for schedule and location details.
Financial Literacy
Provides essential money management skills, budgeting tools, credit knowledge, and asset protection strategies to reduce financial stress and build long-term security.
Requirement
All participants are required to attend WV Saves, track expenses for one week, and complete a monthly budget.
Food Security & Education
Empowers households through practical education on healthy eating, meal planning, and budget-friendly cooking to shift from temporary aid to lasting nutritional health.
Incentives
Attend workshops to earn rewards such as small kitchen appliances, gift cards, and kitchen supplies.
Ready to take the next step?
Speak with your Empower & Link Navigator today to learn more, schedule sessions, or apply for supportive services.
Not a participant yet?
These programs are open to people working with an Empower & Link navigator. If you think you or someone you support could benefit, start there — we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.