NEWS RELEASE – Starting Monday, January 4, 2020 Athens Public Transit will implement the following service changes: Line 5 will resume operations All fixed routes will remain fare free APT will continue to suspend all Saturday service APT will continue to suspend Line 4 (passengers who typically ride Line 4 should look to Lines 2 […]
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Program will run through March 31, 2021. Call 1-740-868-1908 for an appointment MEDIA RELEASE – The Winter Crisis Program (WCP) at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action will continue through March 31, 2021.. 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
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NEWS RELEASE – Starting Saturday, December 19, 2020, Athens Public Transit hours and service will change to the following: Athens Public Transit will implement the following changes temporarily until further notice: APT fixed route will eliminate all fares APT will suspend all Saturday service Line 7 will run once every two hours rather than once
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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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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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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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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
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