Hocking-Athens Perry Community Action

Transit - the transportation division is working to build a robust regional transportation network that supports the needs of special populations and multiple community organizations and initiatives. Transit programs include the gobus intercity bus program, logan public transit, athens public transit, and athens on demand transit. The athens mobility program coordinates services around the region and identifies and solves transportation gaps. In 2024, 1,966,844 miles were traveled and 470,626 trips were provided. We traveled a total 86,353.18 hours.

Community services - our utility assistance programs allow families to pay what they can on their gas and eletric bills so they can focus on getting back on their feet. Our employment programs build on the strengths of each participant to help prepare them for the workforce. In 2024, our employement programs served 322 individuals and our emergency assistance programs served 3,351.

Child development - child development encompasses head start serving children ages 3-5; early head start, serving pregnant women and children birth to age 3; summer camp for preschoolers; and a car seat distribution program. The head start and early head start programs are the cornerstone of this division. These programs partner with parents to provide comprehensive family centered services to improve health and education outcomes with an emphasis on school readiness.in 2024, 319 children were enrolled in head start. 121 children and 12 pregnant women were served by early head start and our buses drove 45,880 miles.

Housing and community development - our home repair program and rehabilitation programs improve the health and safety of our neighbors. Our weatherization programs help to improve self-sufficiency for households. The result is that individuals spend less money on energy costs, decreasing the amount of public assistance needed. In 2024, we weatherized 82 homes and conducted energy audits on 3 eligible homes.