Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, tens of millions of people in the United States―including Ohio individuals and more than 1 in 5 children in SE Ohio―face hunger. This September, join the SE Ohio Foodbank in the movement to end hunger. Your voice, actions, and commitment will help ensure every community has the food […]
On a hot summer day, HAPCAP received a call from a donor in Central Ohio. A Columbus organization had mobilized to distribute fans to help with the extreme heat and he wanted to do the same for families in Southeast Ohio. “I’m going to send you a check today,” he said, “I want you to
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When the Todd family purchased their home and vacation rental in the Hocking Hills, they knew they wanted to give back. They decided to dedicate 5% of each rental to a charity and let their three children, Austin, Brooke, and Carsyn, each pick an organization. But that wasn’t enough for mom, Debbie, she wanted to
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Each week the need for food assistance grows as family budgets break under the pressure of rising costs for gas, groceries, and other essentials. Our dedicated team works each day to provide as much nutritious food to the food pantries, soup kitchens, and families we assist. We know we can do more together, will you
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Raelynn loves to paint. In her classroom, she’s gotten to explore many different ways of painting with brushes, fingers, ice cubes, and even bubbles. While Raelynn enjoys the opportunity to create, her mother, Kaylee, loves being able to talk through parenting questions, troubleshoot, and learn new parenting techniques. “It’s nice to be able to discuss
Artistic Talent Bubbles Up at Head Start Read More
Each week the need for food assistance grows as family budgets break under the pressure of rising costs for gas, groceries, and other essentials. While we work to meet this growing need, our federal dollars don’t go as far and food is hard to source due to supply chain disruptions. We need your help. Ask
Ride Along with Ronnie On a sunny spring day. Ronnie, a regular rider with Athens On-Demand Transit (AODT), finishes up his weekly therapy at Natural Freedom Wellness Centers. Ronnie’s driver, Pat, pulls out the ramp for Ronnie’s wheelchair and they load into the van. With a quick goodbye to his horse, William, Ronnie and Pat
Transportation Programs Promote Health and Independence Read More
We all feel the impact of rising prices at the pump and the grocery store. Millions of people have cut back on non-essentials or postponed large purchases. But for some, that’s not an option. On average, 19.2% of individuals live in poverty in the counties we serve. As a result, most if not all of
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Now is a critical time to support Meals on Wheels and urge Congress to protect, strengthen and invest in these proven and effective programs by increasing federal funding so that it is available to every older adult in need for decades to come.
Whether talking to commissioners or community members, Sean Brooks, Community Development Manager, advocates for fair housing for all. “It’s still out there,” he says, referring to the discrimination the act seeks to prevent, “even if we don’t always see it.” His work on HAPCAP’s Fair Housing Consortium involves educating individuals and organizations on their rights
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