Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs To Host Listening Tour in Welch

Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs To Host Listening Tour in Welch

​ CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) announced today the next stop in a statewide listening tour on Thursday, October 10, in Welch. This listening tour aims to actively engage with community members across West Virginia, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to address their needs and priorities.  The Welch Listening Tour features two key sessions: Senior Visit — McDowell County Commission on Aging 725 Stewart St, Welch, WV 24801 10-11:30 a.m. General Public Meeting — Jack Caffrey Arts & Cultural Center 143 Wyoming Street, Welch, WV 24801 5:30-7:30 p.m. "The Welch community and residents of nearby areas are invited to join this listening session and share their experiences and views," Jill Upson, Executive Director of HHOMA, said. "This is a great way to promote meaningful dialogue and collaboration as we work to create a more equitable and resilient future for everyone." 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. Share Tweet Forward