Our Impact on the Buckeye Hills Region

For over 50 years, we’ve worked hand-in-hand with community leaders, funding partners, and legislators, to assist communities throughout Southeast Ohio in securing resources and in developing a range of programs and services to that have a positive impact on the region’s residents and quality of life.

In 2022, we facilitated investments of more than $130.7 million

2022 Investments in Southeast Ohio

Since our inception in 1968, Buckeye Hills has delivered $584 million in services to the region through our Aging & Health and Home Care divisions. Through our Community Development and Planning divisions, Buckeye Hills has brought more than $883 million to our region’s communities. In 2022:

  • 1,925 students served by career readiness and career exploration programs.
  • 78 data and mapping projects to help communities make informed decisions.
  • $117,110 in fresh local produce. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provided 2,413 with $50 in vouchers to purchase fresh local produce from more than 40 local farmers and markets.
  • 3 Building evaluations provided through RISE Ohio.
  • 8 downtown revitalization workshops to help communities reimagine their downtowns and realize their potential.
  • 1,393 front door screenings. Our information assistance team helped individuals in need connect with local services.
  • 33 enrolled in Project Lifesaver

Buckeye Hills Annual Impact Reports

Local Development District Annual ROI Reports

Designated by the Appalachian Regional Commission Local Development Districts (LDDs) are the multi-county planning organizations facilitating community-based, regionally driven, economic development. There are 74 LDDs that serve the 13 states of the Appalachian Region. In Ohio, four LDDs serve the state’s 32 Appalachian counties. The LDDs serve as multi-jurisdictional community and economic development grassroots organizations that provide administrative, professional, and technical assistance to local governments and citizens.

In Appalachian Ohio, the four LDDs are Buckeye Hills Regional Council, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association, and Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission.

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