Grant will help hire Peer Recovery Specialists Gene Marrano August 10, 2022 1 min read A coalition of various community stakeholders has been awarded a grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration – looking to bolster the Roanoke Valley Collective Response. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: First look at Roanoke’s 2022 GO FestNext: Joe Goodpies sudden closure leaves employees stunned and worried Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025