The Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home

06/22/2026

We are proud to share and support the incredible work of Rea of Hope, Inc., our unofficial sister organization serving women and families in recovery across West Virginia.

Their commitment to providing safe housing, life skills, and a pathway to sustained recovery for women and their children mirrors the values we strive to uphold every day at KVFH. We have tremendous respect for their mission and the positive impact they continue to make in the lives of so many.

Thank you, Rea of Hope, for being a partner in recovery and a beacon of hope for women and families throughout our state. 💜

06/18/2026

What a wonderful spotlight on our Executive Director, Dick Daugherty!

💜 RECOVERY CHAMPION SPOTLIGHT 💜

Capt. Dick Daugherty 🚤
Charleston, WV

Some people change their own lives.

Some people spend decades helping change the lives of others.

Capt. Dick Daugherty has been doing both.

For more than 38 years, Dick has lived in recovery. Since January 3, 1988, he hasn't found it necessary to drink alcohol or use mood- or mind-altering substances.🤯

Think about that for a minute.

Thirty-eight years. 3️⃣8️⃣

Thirty-eight years of showing up.
Thirty-eight years of carrying a message of hope.
Thirty-eight years of proving that recovery isn't just possible, it's sustainable.

Over the years, Dick has worn a lot of hats. Entrepreneur. Riverboat Captain. Business owner. Consultant.

But if you ask him about his greatest blessing, he won't start with any of those.

He'll tell you it's his wife, Nancy, and the recovery that has allowed them to build a life together.

But throughout the recovery community, many people know him for something else....

The guy who answered the phone. 📱

The guy who showed up.

The guy who believed recovery was possible even when someone else couldn't see it yet.

As Executive Director of Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home, Dick has spent decades helping expand recovery support and create opportunities for people looking for a new way to live.

When asked what he wishes more people understood about recovery:

"We are sick people getting well, not bad people getting good."

That's the heart of recovery.

And when asked what he'd say to someone struggling right now?

"Reach out. Ask for help. It's not the end of your story. there is always hope for a new beginning."

Thirty-eight years later, he's still carrying that message.

And countless lives are better because of it.

Thank you, Capt. Dick Daugherty, for your decades of service, leadership, and commitment to the recovery community.

💜

06/15/2026

🎓 KVFH Graduate Spotlight: Colton T.🎓

Please join us in congratulating Colton on his graduation from the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home after an impressive 3½ years in our program.

Recovery is not built overnight. It takes commitment, perseverance, humility, and a willingness to keep moving forward one day at a time. Over the past three and a half years, Kolton has demonstrated those qualities and more.

At KVFH, we often talk about the importance of structure, action, and accountability. Colton embraced that process, put in the work, and has earned this milestone through his dedication to personal growth and recovery.

While graduation marks the end of one chapter, it also marks the beginning of an exciting new one. We are proud of the man Kolton has become and grateful to have walked alongside him on this journey.

Congratulations, Colton! Your KVFH family is cheering you on as you continue to build a healthy, productive, and purposeful life in recovery.

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06/10/2026

🐥 The ducks are coming... 🌊

In just 26 days, thousands of rubber ducks will hit the Kanawha River for one of Charleston’s favorite summer traditions - the Great Rubber Duck Race at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta! 🇺🇸

Riverfront fun. Community spirit. And one lucky duck racing for the finish line. 👀

Have you adopted your duck yet?

👉 https://www.duckrace.com/charleston
📱 Text DUCKRACE to 51555

West Virginia American Water WOWK 13 NEWS

06/08/2026

Today we celebrate a remarkable milestone—35 years together for Dick and Nancy Daugherty.

Many people know Dick as the face of KVFH, but those who know our organization well understand that Nancy has been an essential part of our story, too. For years, she has worked tirelessly behind the scenes—helping manage grants, supporting our annual fundraiser, attending countless events, and lending her time, talents, and heart to the mission of recovery.

Together, Dick and Nancy have demonstrated what commitment, partnership, and shared purpose can accomplish. Their dedication to one another and to the men we serve has helped shape KVFH into the organization it is today.

They are a powerful example of what recovery makes possible—not just sobriety, but meaningful relationships, service to others, and a life built on integrity, faith, and perseverance.

Please join us in congratulating Dick and Nancy on 35 years of marriage and thanking them for the countless ways they have strengthened KVFH, our residents, and our community.

Happy Anniversary, Dick and Nancy! ❤️

06/05/2026

At KVFH, we know that strong recovery homes are built on strong standards.

We are proud to be a certified recovery residence through the West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residences - WVARR, West Virginia’s affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences. WVARR’s commitment to quality, accountability, ethics, and best practices helps ensure that recovery residences across our state provide safe, supportive environments where individuals can thrive in long-term recovery.

We are especially grateful for the hands-on guidance, encouragement, and oversight provided by Executive Director, Emily Birckhead and the WVARR team. Their dedication to strengthening recovery housing throughout West Virginia has elevated the standard of care and created a lasting positive impact for recovery communities across our state.

As one of our valued Partners in Recovery, WVARR plays an important role in helping organizations like KVFH continue to grow and serve more men seeking a new way of life. As we move forward with our expansion project and increase our capacity from 35 to 47 residents, we remain committed to upholding the high standards championed by WVARR and NARR.

Together, we are building stronger recovery communities, restoring lives, and creating hope for generations to come.

06/05/2026

At KVFH, recovery is made possible through the support of strong community partners who believe in second chances and lasting change.

We are grateful to recognize the West Virginia First Foundation as one of our valued Partners in Recovery. Their commitment to preventing substance use disorder and supporting long-term recovery by strengthening resources across West Virginia helps organizations like KVFH continue serving men seeking a new way of life.

Two special shoutouts: To Dr. Matt Christiansen, our Region 5 Board Representative, whose commitment to driving systematic change helps push WV policy and keep us all forward marching. And special thanks to Rachel Thaxton, who supports all our efforts and ensures we're on target by keeping us informed and all questions answered, always!

As we move forward with our expansion project, increasing our capacity from 35 to 47 residents, partnerships like WVFF’s are helping us create more opportunities for men to find stable housing, meaningful employment, financial independence, and long-term recovery.

TOGETHER, we are building hope, restoring lives, and strengthening communities across West Virginia.

06/04/2026

Same mission. 💪Same… wardrobe? 🤣 Our Chairman, Flick Goldsmith and Executive Director, Capt’n Dick were matching at the office today.

06/04/2026

67 Carrot Cake

06/03/2026

Oh, Captain! Our Captain! If you’ve met the Captain, chances are your life has been positively affected by the Captain! Please help KVFH wish a very happy birthday to the one and only, Capt’n Dick Daugherty! 🎉🥳🎈⚓️⛴️ We’re grateful for you, sir! Have a great day and a great year!