September is National Preparedness Month. This observance recognizes the importance of family and community disaster planning. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought home the need for readiness. Stay ahead of the curve – follow these steps and build your disaster plan today. Outline Your Guide Create a detailed plan of action that outlines your step-by-step approach …
Times are tough, and the Sandusky Food Pantry is one of the organizations providing direct relief to those in need. AEP Ohio is proud to lend a hand and, together with the AEP Foundation, is donating $3,000 to help feed families in Sandusky County. The food pantry serves approximately 700 households with 14,000 meals per …
Like many organizations affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the Lawrence County Senior Center has seen better days. Before COVID-19 hit, the center was already in a time of transition, operating out of a cramped single-wide mobile trailer until they could relocate into a bigger facility. Then the pandemic essentially shut down the operation. The health …
Domestic violence is not a new evil. Its increased menace during the time of COVID-19 is. According to Mary O’Doherty, executive director of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN), the global pandemic has not only cut into the funding streams that support her member organizations’ 57 shelters, but it has created a more dangerous environment …
For the past ten years, martial arts enthusiasts of every age and skill level have made Ohio Combat Sports Academy in Reynoldsburg their go-to destination. Attracted by an accommodating and diverse team of instructors, a multi-cultural group of students make the Academy a lively and energetic place. Over the years, owner and primary instructor Dustin …
Thanks to a curated collection of upgrades and practices, the Zanesville Museum of Art exhibits how a non-profit organization can save on its operating costs. The museum recently used AEP Ohio’s Energy Advantage Program to receive free coaching, assessments and tools for energy savings. “Each dollar we save in energy costs is a dollar that …
