Ohio Valley Opportunities

10/09/2026

Please note that OVO’s offices & centers will be closed on Monday, October 12th, in observance of the federal holiday.

We will resume our normal operating hours on Tuesday, October 13th, at 8:00 AM.

We wish everyone a safe and restful day!

10/02/2026

🎬 DOCUMENTARY SCREENING & COMMUNITY CONVERSATION 🍿
Join Ivy Tech Madison and Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO) for a special screening of the new documentary Learning Hungry: Food Insecurity on Campus.

Food insecurity affects more people in our community than many realize. Following the film, we’ll hold a panel discussion to talk about how food insecurity impacts our community, explore ways to drive real change, and share what we’re doing right here in Jefferson County to address it.

Whether you want to learn more, support your community, or get involved in local solutions, we hope you’ll join the conversation!

Date: Monday, Oct. 12

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Lecture Hall at Ivy Tech Madison

Hosted by: Ivy Tech Community College Madison & OVO

Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! 💚

09/18/2026

🔧📘🍽️ Leave Feeling NSPIRE'd! 🍽️📘🔧

If you're a landlord in Jefferson, Jennings, or Scott Counties, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Join us on October 21st for a FREE lunch and learn session covering the newest NSPIRE inspection criteria. You'll walk away with valuable resources, practical knowledge, and a complimentary goody bag worth over $100!

🎁 Free attendee gift bag includes: • 24-piece Tool Kit • GFCI Receptacle Tester • NSPIRE Guidebook • Any Kit Endoscope Camera with Light

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Ohio Valley Opportunities - 421 Walnut Street, Madison IN 47250

Space is limited, so reserve your seat today by scanning the QR code on the flyer, clicking this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iHVJqiKZ4C?origin=lprLink or calling 812-265-5858.

If you have questions or need more information, please call 812-265-5858, Option 2.

09/08/2026

🚨Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to eligible individuals in the counties covered by Gov. Braun's major disaster declaration.

DUA supports workers and self-employed individuals whose employment was directly affected by the disaster and who may not qualify for regular unemployment insurance. The deadline to file for DUA is October 27th.

DUA information, including answers to frequently asked questions, is available at in.gov/dwd/indiana-unemployment/individuals/dua/ or through the Customer Support Center. DWD’s Customer Support Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday and can be reached at 1-800-891-6499.

📖Read the press release with full eligibility guidelines here: https://www.in.gov/dwd/newsroom/blog/august-2026-dua

09/04/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE

In observance of Labor Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th.

We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day weekend!

09/01/2026

Want to have your voice heard on the proposed changes to HIP 3.0? Check out this post from the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute!

Indiana is requesting permission to change HIP in two major ways:
1. Limiting the number of people who can receive health insurance if they feel they do not have enough money
2. Adding copayments of $5-35 for certain health needs

They are calling this new version “HIP 3.0"

➡️ The full draft of HIP 3.0 can be viewed here: https://buff.ly/l2AstIT

Written comments on the proposal may be submitted through September 4, 2026.

📨 Email: [email protected]
Attn: Secretary Mitch Roob

📫️ Mail:
Family and Social Services Administration
Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning
Attn: Secretary E. Mitchell (Mitch) Roob
402 West Washington Street, Room W374
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

08/31/2026

250 local kids are stepping into the new school year fully equipped and confident! 👟✨

We are grateful to everyone who helped make our Ready, Set, Learn event a success. Every child walked away with a brand-new pair of shoes, plus a $100 Walmart clothing gift card.

Our fantastic partners at Shoe Sensation went above and beyond—helping every kid find their favorite pair of shoes and teamed up with Skechers to provide back sacks and pencil cases. Plus, Thrive RCO was on-site providing vital recovery and mental health resources for families.

When our community comes together, amazing things happen. Thank you for taking action with us to support local families! ❤️

08/27/2026

‼️‼️ UPDATE: We have reached our number. Please make sure to follow Ohio Valley Opportunities for future events and news! ‼️‼️

Give your child the best start this school year! 👟

OVO will be hosting a Ready, Set, Learn event this Sunday, August 30th from 9AM-3PM.

Eligible children (Pre-School through High School) and reside in Jefferson, Jennings, and Scott County are able to receive one pair of shoes & a $100 Walmart Gift Card. The gift card can only be used for clothing items.

If you are interested, please call (812) 265-5858, Option 1, and ask for Emily. She will be happy to complete the screening process with you and determine whether you are eligible to participate.

OVO provides all of its services without regard to race, age, color, religion, s*x, disability, national origin, ancestry, familial status, or status as a veteran.

08/18/2026

💪Growing Stronger Together for Southeastern Indiana💪

Ohio Valley Opportunities (OVO) is excited to share a major step forward in strengthening family services across our region!

Recently, Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) voted to endorse OVO as the successor provider for Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties. As we work toward a definitive agreement and funder approval, OVO is preparing to expand our regional service footprint—ensuring Head Start, Weatherization, Housing Choice Vouchers, and community support programs continue without interruption.

Our goal remains simple: one door, more help behind it, served by the local team members who know their communities best.

For more info, click here: https://www.casi1.org/about/agency-announcement

08/17/2026

Big smiles, bright eyes, and a whole lot of learning! 🎨✨

We had an incredible first week of Head Start! From discovering new classrooms and making new best friends to enjoying delicious, healthy meals together, our students are off to an amazing start.

Our teachers and staff are so grateful for the trust our families place in us every day. We can’t wait to watch these bright minds grow, learn, and shine all year long!

Check out a few special moments from our first week! 👇👇