"We're in the business of second chances."

Marie Beaver
CCS, LAC, NCAC

Founding Executive Director with nearly 40 years of personal recovery and over 37 years of professional experience. Under the leadership of Marie Beaver, Rea of Hope became one of the most successful nonprofits in West Virginia, being recognized by the Nation’s Drug Czar, John Walters, as a “premiere program” in 2006. Rea of Hope has grown from one employee to twelve and from ten beds to over 30 with the addition of New Life Apartments. The WV Division on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse adopted the goals and objectives set forth by Marie for Rea of Hope in their statements of work for all Fellowship Homes funded by them. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh first partnered with Rea of Hope in 2008 to fund the New Life Apartments. Marie graduated from Clemson University in South Carolina and worked in the field of addictions for 35+ years and housing for 17+ years. Marie is a Nationally Certified Addiction Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor in Addictions and a Licensed Addictions Counselor. In addition to her credentials, Marie has been a ‘mother’ to so many and a constant reminder of how God can work through one person to save countless others. Marie is happily retired and lives by the sea with her husband Carl and their dog Chief!