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Chamber NOW April 1, 2022

Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly

Governor's Grants

Application for the Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives Governor’s Grants launched on April 1, 2022. We recognize that faith-based and non-profit organizations are invaluable partners to the State as we seek to positively impact the lives of all Ohioans.

The application for prospective applicants will be available online from April 1, 2022 through April 15, 2022.

Please look over the attached checklist and instructions thoroughly before you submit your application. If you are not familiar with TANF funding, please visit our TANF FAQ section to become familiar.

Our office hosted a virtual webinar on Friday, March 18, 2022. CLICK here to review the virtual webinar explaining step-by-step instructions.

JobsOhio ARPA Guidebook Incorporates Final Rules

Last year, OhioSE and JobsOhio pulled together community leaders from across the region to assist in the development of the JobsOhio American Rescue Plan Guidebook. With the help of these community leaders, the JobsOhio team was able to better understand local priorities and needs as well as opportunities for collaboration and co-investment. Both OhioSE and JobsOhio are grateful to everyone who contributed to the effort.

An updated version of the guidebook now is available. It can be downloaded by visiting: https://www.jobsohio.com/american-rescue-plan-guidebook/.

For more information, please contact Destiny Bryson at destiny@ohiose.com

Destiny Bryson

Manager of Engagement and Partnerships

OhioSE.com

614.440.1885

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THE 2021 TAX SEASON DEADLINE IS APRIL 18!!

THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM IS STILL ACCEPTING TAX RETURNS!

The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC)’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free Tax Preparation Program is still accepting and preparing 2021 Tax Returns (and prior year returns!) at no-cost!

Appointments are not required. Through the Drop Off Program, tax clients must complete an Intake packet and submit the documentation required for preparing their return. To obtain an intake packet and/or speak with a trained tax representative, contact us or visit the OhioMeansJobs Career Center service window (open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) at 941 Market Street in Piketon.

Time is running out! The Submission Deadline for all returns is April 18, 2022.

Additional information about the VITA program can be found on our website: www.workforcebusinessdevelopment.org. If you have questions regarding the VITA Program, please contact Ashley Stewart at (740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7034 or astewart@pikecac.org.

$50 in Coupons - Available in 2022 for Eligible Seniors

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally-funded program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services Agency and in Ohio, by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA). ODA provides additional state funds to support SFMNP operation within Ohio.

To be eligible for the $50 in coupons, individuals must live in the ten counties included in the AAA7’s district which include Adams, Brown Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. Individuals must be age 60 or over at the time of application and households must be at 185% of the poverty level. In a household, both the husband and wife can be eligible separately for the coupons. Individuals can only receive the $50 in coupons (ten $5 coupons) one time per year and items must be purchased from authorized farmers only. ..

Upcoming Trainings

THE CAC WILL BE HOSTING

THE GUS HOPPER 5K FUNDRAISER

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting the Gus Hopper 5K Event on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Pike County Senior Center at 402 Clough Street in Waverly. This fundraising event is in support of the upcoming Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball competition which is scheduled for June 11-12.

The Gus Hopper 5K Event will begin and end at the Senior Center and follow the designated route throughout the Waverly area. Registration for 5K is open and available online at Eventbrite.com (search for Gus Hopper 5K Waverly) or can be mailed to the CAC at 941 Market Street, Piketon OH 45601. In addition, registration will be available the day of the event starting at 9:00am.

“We’re extremely excited to be able to offer this wonderful community event,” stated Amber Wheeler, Chairperson for the Pike County Gus Macker. “Our community needs to be able to come together and experience family-friendly events like this and the Gus Macker. And, we’re just proud to be able to continue this tradition.”

All proceeds from the Gus Hopper 5K Event will go towards the official Gus Macker Tournament in June. The Macker Tournament is designed so that anyone can play: male or female, young and old, short and tall, the most experienced or no experience at all. This maintains the purity and integrity of the driveway game. Since 1987, the Macker tour has expanded, holding a total of 972 tournaments with over 2.2 million players – male and female from 7 years old to 50+ - and more than 23 million spectators nationwide.

Questions regarding both the Gus Hopper 5K and Gus Macker event should be directed to Amber Wheeler at (740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7007 or awheeler@pikecac.org.