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​WELCOME TO
​JACKSON-VINTON COMMUNITY ACTION, Inc.

Upcoming Closings:
Effective Immediately

Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc. has received notice by Ohio Development Services Agency we are no longer required to do Face-to-Face intake for the Winter Crisis Program, PIPP Plus, and HEAP assistance. All required documentation must still be provided prior to approval. Please contact our office at 740-384-6421 for further instruction.
We are limiting visitors to one person per family to receive services, this will reduce the spread of any health concerns for staff and customers. We recognize the seriousness of the COVID-19 and wish to do our part to keep the community safe during this time while still providing help to those in need. If you have any questions or are needing to send documentation you can do so by emailing us at info@jvcai.org.
Attention
Most agency services are being provided at the present time. We have taken steps to ensure the safety of our staff and customers. This includes Transportation Services. Please call our dispatcher at 740-384-0648 to see if you qualify.

​Mission Statement
Utilizing our vast knowledge of community resources and networking capabilities, Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc. provides a wide range of quality services in a fair, equitable and compassionate manner


Our agency is devoted to meeting the target needs of the community by providing the opportunity for families and
individuals to be healthier, better educated, more independent and better able to advocate for themselves. 
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​News and Events​
  • We are providing Transportation Services for grocery shopping, medical appointments, and pharmacy needs. Click Here!
  • ​J. Floyd Dixon Grant is available until funding is exhausted, for more information please click here.​
  • Please view the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act)

PLEASE NOTE
We accept HEAP/PIPP re-certifications all year long! 
If you would like to make an appointment, you can do so by calling
​740-384-6421 during the hours of 8:00-4:00 Monday - Friday.
AEP Ohio provided the following information regarding services during the COVID-19 crisis. Click Here!

​JVCAI has provided a 24 hour drop box located to the left of the front entrance at 118 S. New York Avenue Wellston for requested documentation and completed PIPP and/or HEAP applications for your convenience. There is also a box with envelopes provided for you to place the completed application and all documentation must be place in an envelope before placing in the drop box. 
For a list of items needed please be sure to visit the FORMS TAB. 
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​To allow us to serve you and the other residents in the community better, Please complete our JVCAI Agency Survey (located under the Agency Survey tab) to let us know how we are doing!

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Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc.
118 S. New York Avenue
Wellston, Ohio 45692

PROVIDING SERVICES TO JACKSON AND VINTON COUNTIES


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Hours

Monday-Friday:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telephone

740-384-3722
1-800-686-4339

  Email              Executive Director

info@jvcai.org          Cheryl Thiessen                        
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  • Home
  • Information on JVCAI >
    • About
    • JVCAI in Action
    • Job Postings
    • Contact Us
  • Programs and Services >
    • Emergency Healthcare Assistance
    • Jackson County WIC Program
    • Energy Program
    • Head Start Program
    • Transportation Program
    • Infant Vitality Program
    • Early Childhood Safety Initiative
    • HEAP and PIPP Plus
    • Transportation Call Center
  • Forms
  • Links
  • Board Members
  • Surveys >
    • Needs Survey
    • Agency Survey