EFFECTIVE Monday 12/14/20 Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 related cases, and in an effort to reduce potential exposure to the public and employees, the City of Athens will be suspending the sale of bus passes for Athens Public Transit at Athens City Hall until further notice. In order to ride you may […]
When Kristen was 18 years old, she dropped out of high school because she was caring for her newborn child. Five years later, at the age of 23, Kristen was a mother of two and homeless. In July 2019, Kristen enrolled in the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) in Perry County with several
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MEDIA RELEASE – The Southeast Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, is hosting an on-site food distribution for income-eligible residents of its 10 county service area. The drive-thru distribution will take place December 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th at the Foodbank, 1005 CIC Drive
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Per Ohio Department of Health’s Director’s Order for Facial Coverings, masks are required when “waiting for, riding, driving, or operating public transportation”. All drivers and riders are required to wear a mask when on the bus or at the transit facility except for: Individuals under ten years of age Those with a medical
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NEWS RELEASE – Starting Saturday, November 21st Athens Public Transit will implement the following service changes: Line 7a (Albany to/from Athens) and Line 7n (Nelsonville to/from Athens) will run once every two hours rather than once per hour. Reduced Saturday service:Line 2–9:30 am-5:30 pmLine 3–8:45 am-5:00pmLine 4–8:45 am-4:45pmLine 5–9:15am–5:30pmLine 6–9:02am–5:00pmLine 7–8:45am–4:45pm If you or a
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Southeast Ohio Foodbank delivers meals and gifts during holidays MEDIA RELEASE – The Southeast Ohio Regional Kitchen is now accepting donations for its annual Secret Santa for Super Seniors initiative. The Regional Kitchen, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, brings company and community to its Meals on Wheels clients throughout the year. This
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Emergency utility program will run November 2, 2020 – March 31, 2021 MEDIA RELEASE: The Winter Crisis Program (WCP) at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will begin November 2, 2020. This program is designed to help families/households who are facing an emergency situation to maintain and/or restore electric/gas service and/or provide a bulk fuel (propane,
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The following is a modified media release: ATHENS – Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, on behalf of the City of Athens, will begin accepting applications on October 8th, 2020 for the City of Athens Utility Assistance Emergency Relief Grant Program. This program is a utility assistance program available to village residents who may be experiencing
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Free face coverings and gun locks available at all three service centers GLOUSTER, OH – Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is providing free face masks and gun locks to residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties. The masks are available in packs of five. They are Hanes brand, all white, cotton, washable, and reusable.
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!!ATTENTION!! EFFECTIVE Tuesday 9/8/20 APT WILL BEGIN COLLECTING FARES TO RIDE, YOU MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING— Cash $1.00 Regular fare $.50 E&D fare OU ID Hole Punch Pass (Purchased from Driver) Picture Pass May be purchased at City Building, Wednesdays and Thursdays from10am-Noon
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