Jackson County JFS

10/16/2026

One-Time Bonus Homestead Credit

HB 479, recently enacted by the State Legislature, will give a one-time credit to those who qualify for Homestead Exemption by October 31st. If you are already qualified and receiving Homestead Exemption, we will process your account for this one-time credit. You do not need to do anything further. If you are 65 or older or permanently disabled with an income of $41,000 or less and you have not yet filed for Homestead Exemption, please apply IMMEDIATELY. If you are a Disabled Veteran with a 100% disability rating or compensation, please apply IMMEDIATELY. You must be enrolled by October 31st per the legislation. If you apply after October 31st you will not get the one-time credit even if you qualify for Homestead Exemption.

To apply, please visit our office or fill the form out from our website at www.jacksoncountyauditor.org and file the form with our office.

10/15/2026

Today, our team proudly joined others across the community in wearing purple to support Domestic Violence Awareness. By participating in this simple but meaningful gesture, we hope to honor survivors, raise awareness, and reinforce the importance of prevention and support services. Together, we can help foster a safer, more informed, and more compassionate community. We appreciate everyone who stands with us in recognizing the impact of domestic violence and in promoting hope, safety, and healing.

10/14/2026

Join us this Thursday, Oct. 15 to Go Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Wear purple to show your support for survivors and raise awareness about domestic violence.

10/14/2026

A heartfelt thank‑you to Tim Jackson for his generous donation of children’s winter coats to our agency. Your kindness will help keep local kids warm and cared for this season, and we truly appreciate your support for our community.

10/14/2026

Our team was excited to take part in this year’s Trunk or Treat hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The Toy Story theme brought plenty of smiles, and we appreciated the chance to connect with so many local families.

Thank you to the Chamber for coordinating another fun and meaningful evening for our community!

10/11/2026

📢 HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE

Jackson County Job & Family Services will be CLOSED Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!

10/02/2026

October is a time to raise awareness, encourage regular screenings, and show support for everyone impacted by breast cancer.

Whether you’re a survivor, currently fighting, standing beside a loved one, or honoring someone we’ve lost, you are not alone.

Let’s come together to spread awareness, offer encouragement, and remind one another of the importance of prioritizing our health.

Together, we can make a difference.

10/01/2026

Check out these amazing businesses who are joining us for the Trunk or treat on Jackson’s Streets! Still want to join us? The sign up is in the comments below!

Jackson Care Center
ChavisCrossing
Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church
Oths, Heiser, Miller, Waigand & Clagg LLC
Clark Law Offices
Lewis Gillum Funeral Homes of Jackson and Oak Hill
Angles Garage
Ohio Valley Bank
NAMI Southern Ohio
WesBanco
JMS Student Health Council
Eclipse Baton Group
Jackson Lions Club
Papa John's Pizza of Jackson
Bookish on Main
The Counseling Center
Top Tier Kustomz
Teton Tutors x Radical Minds Academy
Jackson County Snowflakes
Path Behavioral Healthcare
COAD - RSVP
A Future Look 3D4D Ultrasound and Photography, LLC
Jackson County 4-H
Servpro Team Hughes
JVCAI Head Start
Speedway
Mac's Residential Heating & Cooling LLC
Jackson County Banking Center
Rotten Doxie Designs
Harvest Crossing Senior Villas
Holzer Health System
Slark's Collision Center, Inc.
Slark's Tire & Service Center, Inc.
Jackson County Public Transit
Jackson City Library
Jackson Post Overdose Response Team
The Lillian E. Jones Museum
Faith & Fitness Studio
Jackson ERA Martin & Associates
Heavenly Treats
Julie Arthur MEd, LPCC

https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2848/campaign/10294/overview

10/01/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month-an important time to highlight the prevalence of domestic violence, honor survivors, and support those affected.
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, one in four women and one in seven men will experience severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. Increasing awareness of the issue, recognizing warning signs, and sharing available resources are essential steps in helping prevent and address domestic violence.

To learn more, visit the Ohio Domestic Violence Network website for facts, information, and resources related to domestic violence and Domestic Violence Awareness Month:
https://www.odvn.org/resources/

If you or someone you know needs help, call 1 (800) 799‑7233 or text “START” to 88788 to reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. An opportunity to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence, acknowledge domestic violence survivors, and support victims.

According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, one in four women and one in seven men experience severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. Raising awareness about the problem, its warning signs, and resources is an important step to combatting domestic violence.

Click the link below to reach the Ohio Domestic Violence Network website, and see facts and resources regarding domestic violence and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

https://www.odvn.org/resources/

If you or someone you know needs help, call 1 (800) 799-7233, or text “START” to 88788, to reach The National Domestic Violence