EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

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  • Pickaway County Community Action (PICCA) PICCAcademy is a federally funded program designed to help income-eligible adults achieve their career goals.

    PICCAcademy does this in three unique ways: work supports for your new job (i.e. steel toe boots, safety equipment, uniforms, etc.), assistance with vocational training/education fees (enrollment, tuition, testing fees) and on the job training with a local employer where the client can earn up to $12/hour for 20 hours a week.

    For more info on employment and training services, please contact Nick Pruitt at 740-477-1655 Ext. 1011

  • As a Representative Payee, PICCA is responsible for receiving the beneficiary's monthly check, keeping track of what is spent on the beneficiary's behalf and deciding how benefits can best be used for his or her personal care and well-being.

    REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM WEBSITE

  • Toys for Tots provides toys to income and age eligible children. Eligibility requirements for the program are total household income at or below 175% of poverty level and children ages 1-17.

  • Triple S Wellness is a transformative program dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to holistic well-being. Using a diverse slate of activities, this program is designed to encourage sobriety and foster social interaction.

  • Pickaway County Community Action (PICCA) Wheels to Work Automotive Repairs is a federally funded program designed to help income-eligible adults maintain employment by providing financial assistance with automotive repairs.

    Income-eligible adults can receive up to $2,000 in assistance with vehicle repairs from a PICCA-approved vendor.

    For more info on this program, please contact Nick Pruitt at 740-477-1655 Ext. 1011