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Ohio Department of Aging Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 14, 2009

More Stories from the Great Depression Now Available Online
Department of Aging Releases Great Depression Story Project Volume 2

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Aging has released a new volume of stories about the Great Depression written by Ohioans and others who lived through it. The newest collection includes more than 250 excerpts on topics including food, entertainment, frugality, public assistance, jobs, community, money and clothing. This edition, available on the department's Web site (www.aging.ohio.gov), is the second in a four-part series.

"The Great Depression represents a very different time for America than we are seeing now, and the people who remember it have carried their experiences and lessons learned throughout their long lives," said Barbara E. Riley, director of the department. "They were forced to adopt attitudes about wants and needs and making the most of what they have that younger generations today may find difficult to understand. We hope this project gives all Ohioans new perspective on our current economy and inspires new ideas for banding together as a community to help each other."

In March and April of this year, the department collected stories about the Great Depression from more than 300 individuals from 54 counties and a few from out of state who used to live in Ohio. The first collection of excerpts, which the department released in September, has been viewed more than 1,000 times. The department will post a third collection in November and conclude with a final volume in December.

About ODA

The Ohio Department of Aging provides leadership for the delivery of services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities, their families and their caregivers. Working with 12 area agencies on aging and other community partners, the department offers home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman program, the Golden Buckeye Card and more. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.