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Chamber NOW July 22, 2022

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Pike County Fair

July 29 - August 6

Join Pike Chamber at the 2022 Pike County Fair! All Chamber members are invited to bring in brochures, rack cards and giveaways to the Chamber Office before the fair and be included in this year's booth. Contact the Chamber - pikechamber@yahoo.com or call 740-947-7715.

Free Community

Suicide Awareness/Prevention Training

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) received funding from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s (FAO) Cause Connector giving program to help support an important community training for suicide awareness and prevention called QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer. Cause Connector is a charitable matchmaking site created to help more donors support local nonprofit projects in Appalachian Ohio. The AAA7 is hosting a virtual QPR training coming up on August 2.

Through the Suicide Prevention Foundation, AAA7 staff have been trained to provide the community educational program QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer. Much like the well-known CPR, the fundamentals of QPR are easily learned and applied through a short training which can be done virtually or online. QPR, like CPR, functions as a “chain of survival”, allowing lay persons and professionals to respond to a life-threatening event; suicidal crisis. The training provides a booklet for each participant which becomes the resource to assist suicidal persons and is an instrumental part of the training. Teachers, coaches, local clergy, police officers, and any community individual can learn the QPR method to help recognize signs and clues of suicidal behavior, how to approach and communicate with a suicidal person, and where to refer them for assistance...

Online Caregiver Support

We are excited about our newest partnership with Trualta, a personalized, skills-based training platform for family members caring for aging loved ones living at home, in addition to providing support for those caring for a grandchild or individual with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Trualta teaches caregivers skills in the comfort of their own homes through an online platform family caregivers can access on their computer or mobile device. Modules on the Trualta platform teach caregivers how to safely provide hands-on care, connect families with reliable support agencies, and offer information and video training from experienced professionals in a quick and easy format...

Goodwill is Starting a

Business Services Division

Goodwill is excited to announce they are starting a business services division!

Pike County Health Coalition

Community Health Needs Assessment Survey

The Pike County Health Coalition would like to have your input on the Community Health Needs Assessment.

Please help us by send the link below or the attached document to your employees, co-workers, patients, clients, or any Pike County resident.

Take Survey >

Pike County YMCA in need of sponsors for the coming Soccer season!

Opportunities

Dear Business Community Members,

The Pike County Suicide Prevention Coalition (PCSPC) is planning the Third Annual "Never Give Up" 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, August 13, 2022. This event will be held at Waverly High School. The success of this event depends on our sponsors who provide financial assistance and voluntarily participate in this event.

The Pike County Suicide Prevention Coalition held its first meeting in July 2018. Group members are parents, members of community agencies, students, clergy, community members, and family and friends of those who have died by suicide. In 2021, the PCSPC has accomplished the following...

A PAINTING FUNDRAISER EVENT

The Events Committee of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting “A Starry Night at CAC: A Painting Fundraiser” Event open to the public on Tuesday, August 16 at 6pm. This event will take place at the Pike County Senior Center (402 Clough Street in Waverly). The supplies needed to paint your interpretation of Van Gogh’s famous masterpiece, Starry Night will be provided. Scioto County artist, Charles Haskins will be instructing throughout the event to offer assistance.

Anyone who would like to participate in this event are required to register by Monday, August 1. There is a $20 fee for adults and $15 for 13 and younger (payable to Community Action Committee of Pike County). The proceeds will go to the Events Committee to assist with funding future community events (e.g. Trunk-or-Treat, Reindeer Games, Easter Egg Hunt, etc). Donations to the Events Committee are always greatly appreciated.

To register to attend this event, please email Amber Wheeler at awheeler@pikecac.org or call her at (740) 289 – 2371. Payment is due upon registering for the event. Credit cards, cash, and checks are accepted.