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Nonprofits, governments cleaning up Trimble floodplain
Repairing floodplains has benefits both for economic development and ecology, showcased by collaborations in Trimble.
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Passion Works hopes to branch out at new location
The art studio plans to renovate the former Ambassador Laundries building to accommodate more artists and expand its programs.
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City, nonprofit partner to open emergency warming center
The Gathering Place will use the former firehouse on Columbus Road as an emergency warming shelter.
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Survivor advocacy org’s expansion has raised hopes — and eyebrows
Public funding fueled the rapid expansion of the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program, but some felt new programs distracted SAOP from its core mission.
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HAPCAP unveils new project to turn Sunset Motel into emergency housing
HAPCAP will use a $2 million state grant to create 20 temporary, private living spaces for Athens County residents experiencing homelessness.
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Local organization plans class, walk to support mental health services (Updated)
NAMI Athens has added a fundraising component to its annual walk to offer more programs like its eight-week class for people with mental illness and their families.
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Director who transformed Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program leaves
Under Jen Seifert’s leadership, SAOP attracted millions in public funding, and the organization transformed from a small direct service orientation toward one focused in part on transforming the housing market.
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Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers eyes phase-out of operations
The future of AHRC looks bleak without Athens’ customer base.
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Invisible Ground historical markers merge past and present
Where to find the eight markers across Athens County.
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Rising Appalachia to foster sustainable forest-based businesses
Through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, Rising Appalachia will take on a major expansion and launch an apprenticeship program.
