Founded in 1968, Buckeye Hills-Hocking Valley Regional Development District assists various communities in securing grants and loans. It also assists in improving infrastructure and lifestyle of residents. The organization employs a staff that serves the communities by providing technical assistance, grant writing and project administration services. In addition, Buckeye Hills operates Area Agency on Aging, which offers a range of community services, such as planning, coordination, interagency agreements, advocating, information sharing, monitoring and evaluating. It is a voluntary organization of local government political subdivisions in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington counties in Ohio. The organization assists in regional planning and implementation of various regional plans and programs. It is located in Marietta, Ohio.