Hocking.athens.perry community action will mobilize resources to empower individuals and communities through advocacy and quality services that promote self-sufficiency and improved quality of life. Strategies to accomplish this mission will include: the development and operation of program services that address such issues as: early education needs of children, employment and training needs for self-sufficiency, safe and affordable housing for low and moderate income residents, food and nutrition needs of residents of ALL AGES, community development activities that improve infrastructure, public transportation for AREA residents; the coordination of service efforts through partnerships with other community groups, agencies, and institutions; advocacy for the poor on matters regarding administrative reforms, program funding, and institutional change.