CAC of Pike County Free Tax & Financial Literacy Programs

03/09/2026

CALLING ALL BUSINESSES!!
BUSINESS SUMMIT EVENT: BEYOND THE BACKGROUND: POTENTIAL OVER PAST

The annual Business Summit Event hosted by the Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 14th, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at the Grace United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center located at 104 S. High Street, Waverly. This year's theme, "Beyond the Background: Potential over Past," provides employers with actionable tools, local and state resources, and ongoing guidance to expand their workforce by successfully hiring and supporting individuals re-entering the labor marked, including those in recovery and justice-impacted individuals.
During the summit, employers will learn strategies that help businesses build stronger teams while giving people a fresh start. Topics will include the return on investment for recovery-friendly and second-chance hiring, the Federal Bonding Program, Work Opportunity Tax Credits, and the valuable skills many individuals gain during their time in the justice system.
Attendees will hear from expert speakers and participate in a panel discussion featuring local businesses and organizations that are already successfully working with these populations. Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes, giving employers real-world insight into how these hiring practices can benefit both businesses and the community.
To attend the annual Business Summit Event, there is a fee of $15 per person or save on admission and purchase 2 tickets for the price of 1! Ticket includes access to all sessions and a catered lunch. Interested individuals can register online at https://bit.ly/PikeBusinessSummit2026 or by contacting Cody Altman via email at [email protected] or 740-289-2371.

01/26/2026

🚨 WEATHER CLOSURE NOTICE 🚨

Due to a Level 3 Snow Emergency, ALL Community Action Committee of Pike County Sites (including the Volunteer Tax Program) will be closed today, January 26, for the safety of our clients and staff.

📞 If you have an appointment scheduled today, our team will contact you to reschedule.

❄️ Please stay safe and avoid travel during the emergency.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience.

01/12/2026

01/08/2026

🚨 Community Health Centers Need Your Help — Act Now! 🚨
Federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) is set to expire on January 30, 2026. If Congress does not act, millions of people could lose access to affordable, local healthcare.

Community Health Centers serve 52 million patients every year at more than 17,000 locations across the country. That includes:
👩‍⚕️ 1 in 5 rural Americans
🧑‍⚕️ 1 in 3 people living in poverty
👨‍⚕️ 1 in 5 uninsured individuals
👩‍⚕️Overall, 1 in 7 Americans relies on a CHC for care, including more than 15,000 individuals in our local communities.

CHCs provide primary care, preventive services, behavioral health, and more—regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. They are a lifeline for families, seniors, veterans, and workers in our communities.

Right now, CHC funding is only temporarily covered under a short-term government extension. Congress must pass long-term funding to protect patient access and keep health centers open.

👉 TAKE ACTION TODAY
Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to support stable funding for Community Health Centers, including:
❗️At least $5.8 billion per year for CHCs (for two years)
❗️$950 million per year for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
❗️$2.1 billion over five years for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program

📧 Your voice matters. A quick email can help protect healthcare access for millions of Americans: https://hcadvocacy.quorum.us/campaign/2025CHCFallFunding/

Stand up for Community Health Centers. Stand up for your community. 💙

12/30/2025

Tax Season is coming soon!

The and Treasury issued updated guidance on how to claim a deduction for tips or overtime compensation for tax year 2025. : Make sure your clients are aware and ready for filing season. https://ow.ly/4EfN50XxBll

12/19/2025

Community Action Committee of Pike County's Programs and Valley View Health Centers will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the holiday.
Normal business hours will resume on Friday, December 26.

We appreciate your understanding and wish our community a safe and wonderful holiday season!

12/16/2025

📣 Make a Difference This Tax Season!
We’re looking for Tax Volunteers to help individuals and families navigate tax filing with confidence. Your time and skills can have a lasting impact on our community.
✔ Free training provided
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Meaningful service experience
👉 Interested? Message us or sign up today!
Contact Erica Jones at [email protected] or 740-289-2371.

11/20/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7, 2025 — Don’t Miss Your Benefits

Medicare Open Enrollment is ending soon. All Medicare recipients have until December 7, 2025 to review their coverage, make changes, and ensure they are receiving the full benefits available to them.

Valley View Health Centers is reminding all Medicare patients to take advantage of important, fully covered Medicare Part B services before the end of the calendar year, including:
• Annual Wellness Visits — a no-cost appointment that helps you stay on top of your health, update medications, and identify risks early.
• Flu Shots — also covered under Medicare Part B to help protect older adults from serious flu-related complications.

It’s not too late to schedule these essential services!

To learn more about Medicare-covered benefits or to book your Annual Wellness Visit or Flu Shot, contact Valley View Health Centers today at
- Waverly 740-947-7726
-Piketon 740-289-3508
- Jackson 740-286-2826
-Portsmouth 740-370-4234
-West Portsmouth 740-858-1063
or visit valleyviewhealth.org/medicare-patients.

Your Health. Our Mission.

10/29/2025

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!

Join us for our Excel Level 2 Workshop on November 7th and take your skills to the next level. Don’t miss this chance to build confidence and stand out at work!

Ready to advance your spreadsheet skills? There’s still time to save your seat for our November 7th Excel Level 2 class!

10/29/2025

WE ARE BACK IN PIKE COUNTY FOR WORD TRAINING ON 11/12/25!!

The Workforce & Business Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County, in partnership with Future Plans, is offering hands-on Microsoft Office Training Workshops designed to help participants strengthen their computer skills and gain valuable workplace knowledge. These classes are being offered at NO COST to participants for a limited time! Other locations will be offered over the next several weeks!

📍 Location: Pike County OhioMeansJobs
941 Market Street, Piketon, Ohio 45661

🗓️ Microsoft Word Level 1 Training Workshop
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals of Word, including editing and formatting documents, adding tables and graphics, managing lists, controlling page layout, proofing, and customizing the Word environment.

🖊️ Registration is required as seats are limited.

For more information or to register, please contact Jennifer McCall at 740-289-2371 or [email protected]