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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 […]

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,

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

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.

Note to the public: HAPCAP also has an emergency housing relief program through a different pool of funding. You can check your eligibility by reading the information here. Please call (740) 767-4500 with questions.MEDIA RELEASE: Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, on behalf of Perry County Job & Family Services, will begin accepting applications on August

MEDIA RELEASE Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, on behalf of the Village of Chauncey will begin accepting applications on August 26th, 2020 for the Emergency Relief Grant Program. This program is a rental, mortgage, and utility assistance program available to village residents who may be experiencing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

HAPCAP Announces Emergency Relief Grant Program for City of Athens Residents Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, on behalf of the City of Athens, will begin accepting applications on August 19 for the Emergency Relief Grant Program. This program is a rental and mortgage assistance program available to city residents who may be experiencing a housing

Residents, including renters, can schedule appointments to restore water access We are still accepting appointments for their water bill assistance program. This program is for income-eligible residents with a notice of being disconnected from their water source. Eligibility has been expanded due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The state moratorium has been lifted on utility disconnects,

Southeast Ohio Community Leaders Call for Emergency Aid to Local Governments and Low-Income Families, Expanded Access to Affordable Broadband The following is a press release issued by Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The Action Agenda can be viewed here. MARIETTA, Ohio – A consortium of community leaders have worked together to develop a recovery plan for

Expanded Eligibility in Response to COVID-19 The Ohio Development Services Agency and Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air conditioning repairs. The program runs