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Our main office is now operating with regular hours, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Face masks are required in our facility.
Our Energy Assistance Program begins on November 1, 2020. Apply online at http://ihcda.rshconnect.com or give us a call at 812-265-5858.
Remember to select an interest in receiving Weatherization Assistance when you complete your EAP application.
Section 8 continues to provide rental assistance to our participants. Landlords are receiving subsidy payments as usual.
Recertification’s of rental units are being conducted via mail.
Our Section 8 Wait List will be open October 5th- 9th.
Head Start is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 program year.
OVO is hiring for the following positions: Community Service Block Grant Operations Manager, Head Start Director, Behavior Specialist, Teacher and Center Assistants. See our jobs page for more information.
  • Serving the citizens of Jefferson,
    Jennings and Scott Counties
    since 1965.

Energy Assistance

Need help with your heating and electric bills?  OVO’s Energy Assistance Program is here to help!

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Head Start

Give your child a “Head Start!”  Enroll your child today in our comprehensive preschool program!

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Section 8 Housing

Providing rental assistance vouchers to those in need and helping deserving families find quality and affordable housing!

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Weatherization

Let us help you reduce your energy costs by making your home more energy efficient and a more comfortable place in which to live!

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About OVO

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  • Our Mission
  • Our Vision
  • Our Values

Opening doors through individualized, comprehensive services and community partnerships that empower low-income individuals and families to improve their quality of life.

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To provide quality services that empower low-income individuals and families to become financially stable, realize their full potential, and become participating citizens and leaders in the community in which they live.

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OVO strives to be a model organization. We embrace the diversity of our employees, volunteers, clients, stakeholders, and community partners and are committed to building strong organizational ties with families and community partners. Through good stewardship of the financial resources entrusted to us, we provide outcome-based quality services.

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This program has changed my life.  This program has brought light to me on my darkest days, and because of it, I will be able to achieve my goals.  I will be forever thankful for me and my children’s silver lining.

Section 8 Client

The staff work hard and help get kids ready for Kindergarten. They are really understanding and great. I say “Thank you OVO Staff” for all the hard work and time.

Head Start Parent

My son is going to be so excited when he gets home from school and we have lights.  Thank you so much!

EAP Client

I wanted to thank all of the people who helped to make the place I live a little bit cozier and safer for me!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Weatherization Client

Anybody could tell you: OVO has great renters!

Section 8 Landlord

My son has learned so much, he not only learned things for Kindergarten but how to be away from home, how to make friends and how fun learning can be.

Head Start Parent
Hanover, IN

Thank you for such a great program and my son and I being able to live in a house of our own.  Thanks again!

Section 8 Client

The staff, teachers, and even the cooks really care about these children. They go above and beyond helping with the students as well as the parents/guardians. They go out of their way to not only help the students but the family as well.

Head Start Parent

I want to thank you for everything you’ve done to improve my mobile home.  They did a good job on everything they touched I can’t find enough words for what it means to me.

Weatherization Client

It is an amazing school.  All three of my children have attended at least 2 years and are very well prepared for Kindergarten. Thank you for your amazing services to my children and our family.

Head Start Parent

What Section 8 means to me and my family has been unmeasurable.  It was hand up and not a hand out.

Section 8 Client

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.  I want to thank you all for working on my place.  It’s so much better for me and my little girl.  It means so much to us.

Weatherization Client

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The Head Start Advantage

The Head Start Advantage

The Head Start Advantage entails comprehensive services for you and your preschooler. Applications are accepted year round. Call Susan today...

Additional Assistance

Additional Assistance

Is your gas or electric bill on disconnect? Give us a call TODAY at (812) 265-5882 to see if you...

Celebrating Success:  March 2019

Celebrating Success: March 2019

The last month of winter flew by here at OVO! Mild weather and good news kept us moving forward through...

Energy Assistance Ends May 17th

Energy Assistance Ends May 17th

Spring is in the air but our Winter Energy Assistance Program is still going strong! Households can apply for assistance...

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