September is Hunger Action Month Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, tens of millions of people in the United States―including Ohio individuals and 1 in 4 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 […]
Hunger Action Month 2023 Read More
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
Helping Families Cool Off Read More
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
Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) is coordinating the sale of surplus equipment. Allequipment will be sold “as is” and “where is”. Owners of the equipment will not be held responsible forany accident, injuries or malfunctions of any of the equipment purchased. There is no guaranteeimplied or assigned with any of the equipment. Bidders are
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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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GLOUSTER NATIVE BRINGS ‘THE SPIRIT OF LIGHT’ 50 YEARS LATER WITH A NEW MURAL ‘The Spirit of Light’ mural is a reflection of community, opportunity, and connection. Artist and advocate, Jim Cotter invites residents and visitors of the Village of Glouster to collaborate on a unique, living artwork more than 50 years in the making.
From Media – The region has been plagued by a growing digital divide caused by a broadband network that has failed to deliver. The Athens County Broadband Coordinator, part of an initiative of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), and the Athens County Broadband Committee have been hard at work examining the current condition of broadband
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ATHENS COUNTY 2022 CDBG ALLOCATION PROGRAM APPLICATION TO COUNTY FOR FUNDING CONSIDERATION This application is due to Hocking Athens Perry Community Action by May 6, 2022. Eligible applicants include: local governments, local government agencies, fire departments, and non-profits serving low and moderate-income individuals. ( Individuals are not eligible to apply. ) To be considered for