HAPCAP News | 2023
Heating Assistance Available at HAPCAP until March 31, 2024
(GLOUSTER, OH) - The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will be accepting applications until March 31, 2024. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908. This program is designed to help households facing an emergency maintain or restore their primary heating source, including electric or gas service. This program also provides bulk fuel (propane, wood, coal, fuel oil, kerosene) for eligible households.
SE Ohio Foodbank Hosts Food Distribution for Perry County Residents | Thursday, November 9, 2023
New Lexington, OH - The SE Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will distribute food for Perry County residents at the Perry County Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Fresh produce and other food items will be available for residents who qualify for state benefits or with incomes under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Presented by CareSource Ohio.
HAPCAP Winter Crisis Program Begins | Wednesday, November 1, 2023
(GLOUSTER, OH) - The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will begin on November 1, 2023. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908.
HAPCAP Awarded $1.5 Million in Federal CDBG Funds on Behalf of Perry County | October 12, 2023
SHAWNEE & JUNCTION CITY — Perry County is one of nearly two dozen Ohio communities receiving funding to complete neighborhood improvement projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents. This award will support two separate neighborhood revitalization projects in Perry County. $750,000 was awarded to the Junction City village project, and $750,000 was awarded to the Shawnee village project, both to be administered by Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP).
SE Ohio Foodbank Hosts Food Distribution for Perry County Residents | Friday, October 20, 2023
New Lexington, OH - The SE Ohio Foodbank, a program of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP), will distribute food for Perry County residents at the Perry County Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m on Friday, October 20, 2023. Fresh produce and other food items will be available for residents who qualify for state benefits or with incomes under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Presented by CareSource Ohio.
Cooling Assistance/Summer Crisis Program Continues | August 4, 2023
GLOUSTER – The Ohio Department of Development 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 fans, air conditioning, or central air conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1 - September 30, 2023.
Water Bill Assistance at HAPCAP Continues | September 5, 2023
GLOUSTER –Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) will continue to provide low-income eligible residents of Hocking, Athens and Perry Counties with water and wastewater. Bill payment assistance is made possible through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), which is administered by the Ohio Department of Development and made possible through the American Rescue Plan.
Winter Crisis Program Continues at HAPCAP | February 3, 2023
(GLOUSTER, OH) - The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) began on November 1, 2022. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908. This program is designed to help households who are facing an emergency situation to maintain and/or restore electric or gas service. This program also provides bulk fuel (propane, wood, coal, fuel oil, kerosene) for eligible households.
Energy Bill Assistance Continues at HAPCAP in 2023 | January 9, 2023
(GLOUSTER, OH) - The Winter Crisis Program at Hocking Athens Perry Community Action (HAPCAP) began on November 1, 2022. Residents of Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties may schedule their appointments by calling (740) 868-1908.
Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Receives $1,661,000 in Grants to Protect Local Residents from Toxic Lead | December 21, 2023
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Hocking Athens Perry Community Action is one of 53 grantees selected to receive funding aimed at protecting more of Ohio’s families from the dangers of toxic lead. This funding comes from the new Lead Safe Ohio program, which is allocating a total of $84 million to support lead mitigation and prevention projects in residential properties, childcare facilities, and congregate care facilities in 72 counties across the state.
