Morrisey Awarded Grant for Green Acres Center
The state funding supports disability employment and production at the Lesage-based facility.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Organic Food
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Governor Patrick Morrisey has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Green Acres Regional Center in Lesage. The funds support capital investments and local economic development efforts, specifically targeting employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
Why it matters
This investment sustains the operations of LeSage Natural, a facility that provides jobs to 40 individuals with disabilities. By strengthening the center's infrastructure, the state aims to maintain water distribution services reaching 22 West Virginia counties.
The grant supports LeSage Natural, which employs 40 people with disabilities to process and distribute well water across 22 West Virginia counties. This funding is part of a wider economic effort following the state’s $19 million allocation for parks.
The players
Patrick Morrisey
Patrick Morrisey is the current Governor of West Virginia who announced the new grant funding.
Green Acres Regional Center
Green Acres Regional Center is a Lesage-based facility that provides vocational opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
LeSage Natural
LeSage Natural is an enterprise operated by the Green Acres Regional Center that manages water distribution across the state.
The details
The grant provides capital to expand the economic footprint of the Green Acres Regional Center, which operates along Route 2. These improvements are intended to stabilize and grow the workforce at the center, ensuring long-term viability for the employees at LeSage Natural.
Timeline
The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival was established in 1986.
State officials announced funding for state parks on September 30, 2026.
The 41st West Virginia Pumpkin Festival opened on October 1, 2026.
The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival concludes on October 4, 2026.
Roadmap
The grant aligns with the West Virginia state park funding announcement to prioritize infrastructure and workforce development across rural areas. This initiative serves to integrate specialized employment centers into the state's wider economic revitalization strategy.
Residents in the 22 counties served by LeSage Natural can expect continued stability in the distribution of local well water. The investment ensures that the facility remains a reliable employer for individuals with disabilities in the Cabell County area.
The takeaway
Supporting vocational programs at facilities like LeSage Natural helps integrate vulnerable populations into the state workforce. Readers interested in regional economic growth should monitor state-level grant distributions for local development projects.
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