SE Ohio: Building Homes Through Habitat for Humanity
AEP Ohio is committed to the communities we serve. Earlier this year, 16 team members volunteered on a Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio project to help bring a family into homeownership. “Our group was so excited to help. They were ready to roll up their sleeves and help with siding, painting, flooring or whatever …
Powering Communities Through Service and Connection in Southern Ohio
At AEP Ohio, we believe that volunteering is more than a commitment, it’s a connection. It’s how we strengthen our communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Whether participating in community clean-up days, mentoring students, or supporting local food banks, every act of service contributes to the greater good of the …
New In-Ground Pit Supports Young Gymnasts in Lancaster
Young gymnasts will be receiving softer landings in Lancaster. That’s because AEP Ohio was one of the local organizations that contributed to the construction of an in-ground pit for the gymnastics program at the YMCA Rec Plex. The inflatable air pit is a step up from a standard pit that’s filled with foam cubes or …
Protecting the Environment: AEP Ohio Rescues Red-Tailed Hawk Chicks and Eggs
Last month, Brock Welker, a Newark transmission construction representative, was deep into a rebuild project near Zanesville with plans to dismantle and rebuild several transmission towers by the end of May. But the project encountered a minor setback that delayed some work for a few days: two red-tailed hawk nests built inside the towers. “We …
The Power of Community: Weekend Meals for Southern Elementary School
At Meigs County’s Southern Elementary School, many students count on school meals — but the need for delicious, nutritious food doesn’t stop when the Friday afternoon bell rings. That’s why the Weekend Meals program organized by the Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA) is so important. It supports families by providing meals for students even when school isn’t in session, so kids can return to …
Serving with Heart: How One Dream Feeds a Community Every Day
The Rarden Daily Bread, Inc. opened its doors in March 2020 with a simple mission: Feed anyone in need across Scioto and Adams counties. Since then, that goal has grown into a daily act of compassion. A Dream That Sparked Action After retiring from her newspaper job, founder Pam Syroney felt called to do something …
