Executive Director’s Message The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is proud to present its community report for 2015. I am

honored to serve as Executive Director as the agency celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. CAC is one of the most suc-

cessful and diverse rural agencies in Ohio. CAC looks forward to providing comprehensive and innovative pro-

grams to address the needs of the low-income residents of Pike and surrounding counties.

Message from the Executive Director

I am proud to have been selected to serve as the Executive Director

of one of the most successful Community Action Agencies in the

State. We will continue to strive to provide services and support that

will assist all individuals and families to reach their highest level of

independence and self-sufficiency.

Vision Statement

The Community Action Committee of Pike County wins the war against poverty by focusing on self-sufficiency and economic independence.

Mission Statement

The Community Action Committee of Pike County creates opportunities for individuals and families to reach their highest level of independence and self-sufficiency.

In 2016, the Community Action Committee of Pike County

employed 265 individuals and had a total budget of $20 million.

The Board of Directors is made up equally of representatives from

the public, private & low income sectors of Pike County.

Governing Board Members

Representing the Public Sector

Harry Rider (Pike Co. Commissioner)

Donald E. Davis (Pike Co. Treasurer)

Blaine Beekman (Pike Co. Commissioner)

Rob Junk (Pike Co. Prosecutor)

Misty Brewster (Pike Co. Recorder’s Office)

Representing the Private Sector

Sandy Rhodes (Pike Metropolitan Housing)

Rick Patrick (Patrick Consulting)

William Bevens (Court of Common Pleas)

Thomas Adkins (Chamber of Commerce)

Marjorie Goble (Valley View Health Centers)

Representing the Low-Income Sector

Cassandra Smith (Head Start)

Sue Peek (Family & Children First Council)

Peggy Mickey (Faith-Based)

Phyllis Snyder (Job & Family Services)

Lindsay Schrader (First National Bank)

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The following speech was delivered by Paul Price at the Pike

County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet:

Our recipient for “Organization of the Year” was selected because

of their incredible impact for good. Providing not just for those who

are less fortunate but also empowering the dreams and aspirations

of the people of Pike County.

This organization is celebrating its 51st anniversary working to

change the lives of the people for the better and help to shape the

future of Pike County.

The number of programs that this organization offers is mind

blowing and when you begin adding up the jaw dropping number

of programs, their $20 million dollar budget sounds

minuscule.

Now what programs am I talking

about? The first program that is most

near and dear to the heart of the

Chamber of Commerce is its Business

Development Program which offers

loans to businesses which range from

$200 to $250,000. Since 1994 over

155 businesses have been started or

expanded by this lending program and

they have created or saved over 495

jobs. In total, the Small Business

Program has directly or indirectly

provided over $9 million dollars in

financial assistance to businesses in

the area.

But the lending program is just one

small part of the Business

Development Program. They offer

integral assistance for startup

businesses including accounting

training, computer training and tax

preparation.

And if you need someone to watch

your employee’s kids while they are at

work at your business, they provide

that assistance too. Through its

Head Start and Pre-School Program

they have provided education and

quality child care for hundreds of

children across the county.

Their Job Placement Program is

second to none, being the number

one place that local employer’s turn to

when they need quality employees to fill the positions. They

partner with businesses to find quality employees and they help

train the employees for the jobs that are available.

This organization provides the help that entrepreneurs, small

business owners, dreamers and true believers need and injects a

vital amount of support to their endeavors. These programs are

shaping the destiny of Pike County. But the impact of this

organization does not stop there.

Did I mention they operate a medical facility providing primary

care, dental services, mental health counseling and alcohol and

drug counseling to tens of thousands of people not just in Pike

County but in surrounding counties as well.

Oh, what about their Transportation Service? You may have seen

it driving around town. It’s called the CATS bus, providing reliable,

quality, safe public transit to thousands of individuals across the

county.

If you’re an entrepreneur, not only can they give

you the money you need to start your business,

they can also train you on how to run your

business, they can provide you with the

employees that you need to operate your

business, by the way, they can train those

employees too, at the same time they can insure

that your employees have the child care that

they need while they’re at work for you and they

have the transportation to make

sure your employees show up to

work for you too.

All you need is the dream and

the determination and this

organization will provide you the

support you need to get you

where you want to be.

They also provide other services,

more traditional services, for

those people in our county who

are less fortunate. They provide

clothing, they provide meals,

housing, home repair. They

have a secret Santa program

and nutrition services.

Have you ever met Annya

Thompson? If you know

somebody who is disabled and is

having to fight the fight with

Social Security alone, Annya will

go to bat for them. And she’s

helped hundreds secure their Social Security benefits

through her efforts.

They provide all of these services on their shoe string budget and

employ 250 people. This organization’s changing lives, shaping

the future, and improving the destiny for our county.

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Loans Approved: 110

Dollars Loaned: $ 3,064,140

Dollars Leveraged: $ 6,035,432

Average Loan: $ 27,856

Business Start-ups/

Expansions:

156

Jobs Created or Retained: 500

Participants Completing

Classroom Training

398

Total Enrolled to Date 1,151

Business Development

Program Director: Lisa Pfeifer

The Business Development Program assists individuals in Jackson, Pike, Ross, and Scioto Counties of Ohio, through one-on-one counseling or in a classroom atmosphere in exploring and developing the opportunity to own, operate, expand, or purchase a small business as means of employment and to increase or supplement income. The purpose of the program is to assist individuals in assessing and developing their personal skills, determine the viability of their business idea, learn business management and financial skills, conduct market and industry research, and develop a business plan. In addition, participants have access to ongoing support services. Business Development also offers financing to individuals wanting to start, expand, or purchase a small business in Jackson, Pike, Ross, and Scioto Counties, as well as in Lawrence, Adams, and Brown Counties. Business Development also offers Computer Workshops, as well as Marketing Consulting.

Success Story: Brick Haven Spa Brick Haven Spa began as Your Place or Mine Massage Company in 2011. Stephanie Truitt, a licensed massage therapist (LMT) with 10 years’ experience, opened the business with a small start-up loan from Pike CAC’s Business Development Program! At that time, she worked with Ryan Mapes,

Business Counselor at the OSU Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) in Piketon and Lisa Pfeifer of the Business Development Program at Pike CAC, who assisted her with technical assistance in developing her business plan and cash flow projections. The business hit the ground running from day one, and employed 2 LMT’s and 2 additional staff at opening.

After four (4) years, in 2015, Stephanie and her long-time friend, Bobbi Blanton, decided it was time to expand and re-brand. Stephanie and Bobbi re-worked their business plan; and once again, called upon the OSU SBDC and the Business

Development Program for assistance. The Business Development Program and their local banker teamed up on a small business loan that allowed them to purchase a much larger (and beautiful) facility. And, so, Stephanie and Bobbi began building the spa they planned and dreamed of. Brick Haven opened its doors in early February, 2016. Back in 2011, Stephanie had predicted the potential for growth in this industry due to the continued and renewed interest of people wanting to be healthy, fit, and well. The new partnership also brought to the table Bobbi’s background and experiences including spa concierge, customer service, administration, management, and patient care. Bobbi is a former Fall Festival of Leaves Queen. Today, Brick Haven Spa still offers a full menu of massage services, including Swedish/relaxation massage, bamboo, and hot stone massage, as well as, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, facials, body wraps, hair services, Botox, weight loss wraps, and make-up! Brick Haven Spa is Chillicothe’s first luxury day spa. Brick Haven Spa now employs 7 LMT’s, 2 Estheticians, 2 Cosmetologists, 2 Nail Technicians (plus, Stephanie!), 2 Receptionists, and an Office Manager. In addition, they also employ a physician for services requiring a medical license, such as Botox. Brick Haven Spa is located at 73 W. Main Street in Chillicothe. They are open six days a week (Monday-Friday 10-7, Saturdays 10-5), and they are in the process of extending hours. Brick Haven Spa still fills the niche for consumers needing evening and weekend hours and at-home services. Give them a call to make an appointment at (740) 779-9900. Check out Brick Haven Spa on the web at ww.brickhavenspa.com or find them on Facebook.

Business Development Lending Program Facts

(1994 through December 31st, 2016)

The Community Action Committee of Pike

County (CAC) Early Childhood Program

provides a variety of comprehensive early

childhood services to eligible infants, toddlers,

preschoolers, and pregnant women. The

program provides many options for

approximately 300 families to enroll their

children in the home-based or center-based

programs at five locations in the county. In

addition to Head Start and Early Head Start,

CAC provides Early Childhood Education (ECE)

classes in the Scioto Valley, Eastern, and

Western School Districts. Child care classrooms

are also available for infants, toddlers, and

preschool children at two locations including a

new site at the Pike County YMCA. The Early

Childhood Program employs approximately 70

staff to maintain the highest quality of services

to families. The Early Childhood Program strives

to formulate and maintain collaborative

partnerships to help meet the needs of the

community.

Reviews, Inspections, and

Special Recognitions

Step Up To Quality is an Ohio preschool quality

rating system that awards preschool programs

with one to five stars with five being the highest

rating given. The Early Childhood Program is

proud to say that all five sites are currently

rated five stars.

Program sites are licensed and inspected

annually by either the Ohio Department of Job

and Family Services or the Ohio Department of

Education. The most recent federal Head Start

and Early Head Start monitoring review was fully

in compliance. In addition, the Early Childhood

Program was awarded Ohio Healthy Program’s

certification for promoting health and wellness in

young children and their families.

Early Childhood Programs Program Director: Barbara Davis

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2016-17 Early Childhood Program Enrollment Statistics

359 children served.

11% of enrolled children have

special needs. 100% of referred

children received mental health

services.

88% of enrolled children

received dental exams and

screenings.

87% received needed dental

treatment.

93% of enrolled children were

up-to-date on immunizations.

100% of enrolled preschool

children received physical

exams.

100% of teachers have an

Associate or Bachelor degree in

ECE or related field and 100%

of assistant teachers have a CDA

or are enrolled in a CDA

Program.

27,231 meals were served to

enrolled children.

2,309 educational and social

services home visits were made

to enrolled families.

FREE Tax Preparation & Financial Literacy Programs

Program Director: Shanna Mustard

The FREE Tax Preparation & Financial Fitness Programs operates two income tax programs for low- to moderate-income individuals in which trained tax preparers file tax returns for free.

VITA—Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides IRS-certified volunteers who prepare current tax year and past year returns for low and moderate-income taxpayers during the tax filing season (typically January 2 – April 15). The VITA program offers free basic tax filing services and e-filing for low- and moderate-income individuals. Volunteers can inform taxpayers about tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the American Opportunity Tax Credit. Select volunteers are allowed to provide expanded tax preparation, such as Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule C, and Schedule D.

OBB—Ohio Benefit Bank. This program also offers free tax filing

assistance by partnering with the Ohio Association of Food Banks. The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) tax program provides volunteers who prepare basic tax returns during the filing season for low-to-moderate income taxpayers. Volunteers utilize software that prompts the volunteer to ask the taxpayer questions regarding their income and expenses to ensure an accurate return. The software can also be use to screen for potential eligibility for government benefit programs, such as food stamps and prescription assistance programs.

The Financial Literacy Program provides classes and one-on-one counseling for any individual seeking a better personal understanding of household money management including personal budgeting and planning. Various topics offered include Building and Keeping Good Credit, Talking to Teens About Money, Managing Your Money Wisely, as well as Couponing Classes, Budgeting Basics, and workshops on how to complete the FAFSA Application (for students seeking financial aid for college) and Student Loan Debt Management. This program also offers municipal income tax filing courtesy of grants made possible by State Farm Insurance and the Fluor Foundation.

In 2016, the FREE Tax Preparation Program completed

820 income tax returns and processed almost $1.4 million in

refunds for residents in Pike County.

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OhioMeansJobs - Pike County (Employment & Training Programs) Program Director: Rita Moore

The OhioMeansJobs of Pike County assisted 4,028

individuals who visited the OMJ Career Center from July 1,

2015-June 30, 2016. Some individuals participated in more

than one service. The services were 2,914 who utilized the

computers and resources for Job Search, 928 met with one or

more of the OMJ Partners, 32 attended their Re-Employment

Sessions (a requirement of their Unemployment Insurance),

100 prepared Resumes or attended Workshops and 284

participated in services for Youth.

Also, during this time, the OMJ Career Center delivered the

following Employer Services: posted 507 job openings for

163 different Employers from Pike and Surrounding

Counties, processed 2,354 applications and resumes for 37

different Employers.

All these services were provided at NO COST to Individuals

or Employers.

The OMJ Pike County also completed a proposal and was

awarded the Summer Employment Training Program through

the Pike County Department of Job and Family Services. The

2016 TANF Summer Program was determined to be a great

success. It included: The Temporary Assistance for Needy

Families (TANF) Summer Youth Employment Program

(SYEP) operated from Monday, June 6, 2016 to Saturday,

August 6, 2016. Seventy-five (75) young adults between the

ages of 16-24 participated in paid Work Experiences. They

worked forty (40) hours per week and earned $9.00 per hour.

The TANF SYEP Participants were employees of CAC of

Pike County and were covered by its insurance through

workers’ compensation.

Sixty-two (62) participants completed the TANF SYEP for a

success rate of eighty-three per cent (83%). Nine (9)

participants were hired at the end of the TANF SYEP by their

work sites (Ace Hardware, CAC Front Office, Corner

Market, McDonalds, Way’s Farm, Western Library &

YMCA). One (1) was hired by a local employer (Van Rob).

Three (3) were enrolled and are attending Shawnee State

University, and fifty-seven (57) returned to local high

schools.

Thirty-six (36) businesses, schools and various organizations

were used county wide to provide a mix of private for-profit

and non-profit work sites. The TANF SYEP Participants

gained valuable entry level, interpersonal and work maturity

skills through their Work Experience Activities. They also

acquired job experience in the real world as well as a future

job reference.

During the TANF SYEP Participant Orientation on

Wednesday, June 1, 2016, the youth also completed a

Financial Literacy Session which addressed: earning a

paycheck, budgeting & saving, checking & savings accounts,

learning about credit, building a positive credit history, using

credit cards and managing student loans.

The TANF SYEP Participants worked a total of 20,988.50

hours. They earned a total of $188,896.50 in wages. The

wages earned helped the youth financially as well as boosted

the local economy.

Once again the TANF SYEP was a big success due to the

cooperation and hard work of the ODJFS, PCDJFS, CAC,

local businesses, organizations and high schools.

For 2016, the OMJ Pike County would like to share a couple

of Employer Testimonials of the impact the OMJ Center has

had on their businesses this past year.

************************************************* Ohio Valley Stave, Ohio Valley Veneer and Taylor

Lumber Worldwide Inc. represent three key organizations in the

Southern Ohio region. With over 400 employees finding the right

people to continue our growth is a vital part of our long range

strategy. OhioMeansJobs is the perfect partner to help us achieve

this goal. Acting as an intake point for applications across the

region, OhioMeansJobs has provided us a wealth of insight and

information into the current employment pool in our market. We

count on them and feel they are a solid organization committed to

providing the services that we need.

Bart Frost

Corporate HR/Safety

Taylor Lumber Worldwide

Ohio Valley Veneer Ohio Valley Stave

************************************************* I wanted to write and tell you how pleased I am with the response we have received from our job posts you have put on the OMJ Pike County Facebook Page.

We are very appreciative of this service and it has been an excellent source of recruitment for our facility. It is refreshing to receive such a service free of charge and to work with positive, professional individuals like yourself.

Thank you again for providing excellent service to our facility and to our community.

Carrie Humble

Pleasant Hill Care Center

Pike County A proud partner of the American Job Center Network

Social Services Program

Program Director: Pam Crawford

The Social Service Division of the Community Action Committee of Pike County provides a variety of services that help Pike County residents who need assistance from time to time. Services include the following:

The Home Energy Assistance (HEAP) Program provides help with heating and cooling costs through the regular state program as well as emergency Winter Crisis and Summer Cooling Programs.

The Neighbor to Neighbor Program provides eligible customers with a utility assistance

grant applied directly to their AEP Ohio bill. This grant helps limited-income customers maintain or restore their basic electric service. This program helps those who

are experiencing financial hardships and need assistance to help them get back on their feet.

The Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP Plus) program provides reduced regulated gas and electricity payments for low income households.

The Homeless Crisis Response Program provides assistance in obtaining safe housing for individuals and families who are homeless.

The Social Security Disability Assistance Program provides assistance with SSI and SSDI applications through a Social Worker

who is certified as a Non-Attorney Paid Representative for SSI/SSDI applicants.

Safelink Wireless Applications. Safelink is America’s largest and oldest free government cell phone carrier. Safelink Wireless offers a free cell phone and up to 350 free local and domestic long distance minutes, unlimited text messages each and every month.

All Social Service customers are encouraged to go through the Ohio Benefit Bank Program (OBB) with a trained counselor. The OBB provides access to household-sustaining services that are available at other agencies such as food stamps and Medicaid.

In addition, Social Service staff provides information, referral and advocacy on behalf of social service clients for a variety of services based on individual or household needs.

Social Services

provided 73,018

benefits across

all programs in

2016

Home Energy Assistance (Federal):

Home Energy Assistance (State):

Percentage of Income Payment Plan :

Homeless Crisis Response Program :

Social Security Disability Assistance :

Information & Referral Encounters :

# Households

3,362

2,438

3,080

69

74

40,472 Page 9

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Energy Programs

Program Director: Clinton Throckmorton

HWAP: The Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) performs home weatherization services including attic, floor, and wall insulation – air leakage reduction, heating unit inspections and repairs, and water heating inspections and repairs. Our agency completed 24 weatherization projects in 2016.

AEP CAP: The American Electric Power Community Assistance Program (AEP CAP) provides home energy inspections and weatherization services to AEP customers that are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. The goal of this program is to reduce electric energy usage in homes. This pro-gram can provide families with compact fluorescent light bulbs, water-saving showerheads, check the efficiency of refrigerators and freezers, and provide weatherization services. We performed 60 energy inspections, replaced 53 inefficient appliances, and completed 20 weatherization projects in 2016 through the AEP CAP program.

EPP: The Electric Partnership Program (EPP) provides home energy inspections and weatherization services similar to the AEP CAP program. However, to qualify for the EPP program you must be on the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) with American Electric Power. Through this program we performed 7 energy inspections and installed 95 compact florescent lightbulbs in 2016.

PIKE NATURAL GAS PROGRAM: Our agency has also partnered with Pike Natural Gas Company and Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy to provide weatherization services for Pike Natural Gas customers in Pike County that are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Our agency completed 9 weatherization projects through this program in 2016.

EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM: We have partnered with the Pike County Department of Job and Family Services to provide an emergency home repair program using funding through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF). In this program we are able to provide emergency home repairs such as roof, heating unit, water heater, electrical, and structural repairs for TANF eligible families of Pike County. In 2016 we spent $45,553 and completed repairs on 24 homes in this program.

The Energy Program

performed 60 energy

inspections and replaced

53 inefficient appliances in

2016 through the AEP

CAP program.

Pike County Senior Center

Program Director: Chris Ervin

The Community Action Committee of Pike

County operates the Pike County Senior Center

located at 402 Clough Street in Waverly. This

state of the art Senior Center was built in 2009

thanks to a Senior Citizens construction and

operating levy passed in 2008. The Senior

Center provides a variety of services including;

congregate meals, home delivered meals, senior

companions, tax assistance, bus trips, exercise

classes, computer classes, card games, bingo,

wellness clinics, bunko games, dances, music and

information/referral services. Seniors can apply

for the Golden Buckeye Card, a SafeLink Phone

and a variety of services through the Ohio Benefit

Bank. Utility Assistance is also available at the

senior center through the

Home Energy Assistance and

Percentage of Income

Payment Plan Programs.

Seniors may make

appointments for help with

their Medicare Part D benefit

or to see an attorney through

Southeastern Ohio Legal

Services.

The Pike County Senior Center also operates the

Summer Food Service Program which provides

lunch to area children during the summer months

when school is not in session. The Summer Food

Service program is provided to Pike County

children through sites located at the Garnet A.

Wilson Public Library, all library branches, the

YMCA and two Pike Metropolitan Housing sites.

Children attending on Fridays receive

additional meals through the Weekend Backpack

Program.

Over the past four summers, the Pike County

Senior Center has also operated the Rural

Farmer's Market Program. These programs,

funded through the Governor's Office of Faith

Based Initiatives and the Mid Ohio Food Bank,

provide meals and fresh produce that are delivered

to families in the Waverly and Western School

Districts of Pike County.

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Congregate Meals (Served Weekdays at Noon)

Meals on Wheels - Home Delivered Meals

Summer Food Meals (All Programs Combined)

Summer Rural Produce

Senior Center Activities (All Activities Combined)

7,027 meals

27,620 meals

32,655 meals

2,387 cases

11,566 activities

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Transportation (C.A.T.S.)

Program Director: Chris Ervin

The Community Action Committee of Pike County

(CAC) operates rural public transit in Pike County

through the Community Action Transit System

(CATS) as the Designated Grantee of the Pike

County Board of Commissioners. The Transit

Facility is located at 508 Howard Street in Waverly

directly behind the Pike County Senior Center. The

Transit Facility consists of Administration Offices,

Bus Storage, and a Maintenance Garage constructed

in 2012 through a Federal Grant in cooperation with

CAC and the Pike County Commissioners.

Anyone in Pike County can ride CATS regardless of

their age or income. Transportation

is available six days a week in Pike

County and out of county trips to

Chillicothe, Portsmouth and Colum-

bus occur on a regular basis. Out of

county trips are planned six months

in advance. CATS routes and

schedules are listed on the CAC

website at www.catsservices.org and

may also be accessed by calling

CATS at (740) 835-8474. Area

businesses and human service agencies may also

request transportation services which can be provided

per their specifications on a contract basis. Contracted

trips are also open to the public.

In addition to public rural transit and vehicle

maintenance services, the CAC Transit Division

operates the Specialized Transportation

Program. This program provides additional

transportation opportunities for the elderly

and/or disabled. A full time Mobility Manager is

employed by CAC to help those who are having diffi-

culty solving their transportation barriers.

CATS operates a public rural transit fleet of seven (7)

Light Narrow Body Transit Vans and one (1), smaller,

MV-1 Van which are all wheelchair equipped. A

standard mini-van is also available through the

Specialized Transportation Program.

Total One Way Trips :

Elderly & Disabled Trips :

Contract Trips :

Out of County Trips :

22,828

16,165

698

1,271

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Valley View Health Center Chief Operating Officer: Lori Bellomy

Valley View Health Center (VVHC) is funded by

the Department of Health & Human Services,

Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA) to provide high quality preventive and

primary health care to patients regardless of their

ability to pay. HRSA-funded health centers

emphasize coordinated primary and preventive

services or a “medical home” that promotes

reductions in health disparities for low-income

individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, rural

communities and other underserved populations.

Health center quality of care equals and often

surpasses that provided by other health care

providers.

VVHC is comprised of six (6) locations in four (4)

counties: Piketon and Waverly (Pike County);

West Portsmouth and Portsmouth (Scioto

County); Jackson

(Jackson County);

and Manchester

(Adams County).

Pregnancy

Services and WIC Programs (located in

Waverly and at the Broadway location) are

also operated under the umbrella of VVHC.

2016 Milestones

In January of 2016, VVHC expanded dental

services at our Manchester facility. With the

addition of services, VVHC welcomed a new

dentist, Dr. Victoria Paige Childers.

In August of 2016, VVHC expanded behavioral

health/substance abuse services at the Waverly

facility. With the addition of services, VVHC

welcomed Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner,

Rebecca Brewster.

In August of 2016, The Ohio

Association of Community

Health Centers (OACHC)

named Valley View Health

Centers a “Heavyweight

Champion” during the

Ultimate Health Center

Champions contest,

which was a statewide

event. Valley View

Health Centers won the

Heavyweight Champion

'weight class' and was

placed in that class

because it serves under 16,000 patients and

provides high quality care to their patient

population.

In 2016, the Health

Resources and Services

Administration (HRSA) awarded

$6,489,094 to health centers in

Ohio for oral health expansion

services. VVHC was granted $350,000 to expand

dental services at our Jackson facility.

Throughout 2016, as a result of the Affordable

Care Act (ACA), VVHC's navigators and

outreach enrollment assistants conducted

community events and assisted patients with

applying for Medicare, Medicaid or purchasing

private insurance through the health insurance

market place. The ACA navigators and outreach

enrollment assistants helped 1,899 patients in

2016.

Our ACA Navigators and

Outreach Enrollment Assistants aided

1,899 individuals in 2016.

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Five of the VVHC sites are recognized through the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). To be recognized as a PCMH, the health center

must meet certain standards of care. The standards include, but are not limited to, access to care, quality of care, and continuity of care in an effort to improve clinical outcomes.

VVHC continues to seek new services and

locations to provide the highest quality of care to

our patients. Anyone can seek services at

VVHC, and we are always accepting patients of

all ages! VVHC accepts Medicare, Medicaid,

Managed Care Plans, and most major

insurances. A sliding fee scale is also available.

Valley View Health Centers are

committed to excellence

in health care!

Women, Infants, and Children

(WIC) Program Director: Emily Handwerk Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides

assistance for supplemental foods, health care

referrals, and

nutrition education

for low-income

pregnant,

breastfeeding, and

non-breastfeeding

postpartum women, and to infants and children

up to age five who are found to be at nutritional

risk. The program provides a combination of

nutrition education, supplemental foods,

breastfeeding promotion and support, and

referrals for health care. WIC has proven

effective in preventing and improving nutrition

related health problems

VVHC provided

medical, dental, and

behavioral health

care services to

14,655

patients in 2016

Women, Infants and

Children (WIC) Program

provided services to an

average of 780 clients per

month in 2016.

Garnet A. Wilson Public Library Capital Campaign Capital Campaign Manager: Beverly Crabtree The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) partnered with the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County in 2014 in support of a capital campaign to raise funds for a new library facility. The library has a robust membership and a calendar of activities which are limited by a lack of space and amenities in the current location. Because the library serves all individuals, a new facility will directly affect the entire community. This is an appropriate—even symbiotic—project for CAC. The campaign total is $677,000 and growing!

Campaign Highlights 2016

The Next Chapter Campaign received a substantial boost when First

National Bank (FNB) in Waverly donated $250,000, becoming the first major corporate sponsor of the library project. The library’s clock tower will bear the bank’s name.

In July 2016, the Pike Community Hospital Foundation donated $25,000.

According to Ashlee Stulley, Foundation Chair, the donation was made to support the library’s role in the community.

The employees of the Pike County Community Action Committee are wrapping up an internal campaign

for $25,000 for the privilege of naming the library director’s office to mark the agency’s role in the campaign.

The Young Leaders 4-H Club voted to give $260 from their funds to the Campaign.

In November 2016, residents of Bristol Village celebrated not only

reaching, but exceeding, their $250,000 fundraising goal. The current Bristol Village total is $253,200. Dozens of resident volunteers contacted each resident of the village to encourage their participation in the campaign. The main library lobby will be named in recognition of the residents of Bristol Village.

An auction of collectible items raised over $3000 for the campaign. Library staff have held several

fundraising activities which contributed over $12,000 to the fund.

Greg and Kristy Boyer gave $25,000 to name a reading room in memory of Greg’s grandmother, Beatrice

Boyer, who served on the library board for 28 years.

There are many naming opportunities still available.

There have been numerous generous gifts from individuals and organizations—including you—who have

helped us reach this point in the campaign. Page 15

Photos shown are courtesy of the Pike County News-Watchman

Community Action Committee of Pike County

941 Market Street, P.O. Box 799

Piketon, Ohio 45661

(740) 289-2371

www.pikecac.org