The Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) region encompasses eight counties in southeast Ohio, including Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington. This region is populated by approximately 260,000 residents and spans 3,695 square miles. A voluntary organization of local government political subdivisions, Buckeye Hills secures resources to translate ideas into action. Buckeye Hills Regional Council helps local communities work cooperatively to improve the lives of residents across the region.
Whether reaching out to the region’s aging in need of in-home assistance, providing communities with planning support, or serving as advocates at the state and national level, the professional staff at Buckeye Hills serve with dedication and compassion.
Since its inception, Buckeye Hills has secured over $1 billion for education, health care, infrastructure, training, and social services programs in the region.
Buckeye Hills assists communities in identifying urgent needs and securing public resources to address those needs, thereby improving the overall quality of life for residents. The staff often acts as ‘adjunct staff’ for communities in the district by providing technical assistance, grant writing, and project administration activities, among other services.