Area Businesses/Services

Athens County Job & Family Services
184 N. Lancaster Street Athens 45701
797-2523 or 800-762-3775
jfs@athenscountygovernment.com www.athenscountygovernment.com/jafs
Tracy Galway Community Relations Coordinator
galwat@odjfs.state.oh.us
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No 
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge 
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Good Acceptance 
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Athens County JFS is an equal opportunity service provider/employer. See our website for IRis, the online Athens County Resource Directory!

Casa Lopez
1017 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-3833
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 1-Little to No Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 3-Average Acceptance

Detangles Hair & Nail Center
406 Richland Ave
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 592-2232
Sheila Smith, Owner
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: no
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: Good Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Very Good Acceptance

FrogNet, Inc.
6 South Court St.

Athens, OH 45701
888-593-FROG
740-593-FROG
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge

Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 4-Very Good. FrogNet shows no preference or prejudice based on class or category toward employees, potential employees or clients.

Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals:In the past, FrogNet has provided free hosting for OU's LGLBT Literature program and other are LGBT groups. We are always happy to host progressive area non-profit sites.

Long Run Audio
On Location Stereo Audio Recording
4188 Long Run Road
Athens Ohio, 45701
(740) 594-6191
info@longrunaudio.com www.longrunaudio.com
Dale Francis Owner-Engineer dale@longrunaudio.com
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 3-Good Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance

NovaLearning Center
9111 W. Bent Brook Ln.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 592-3744
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 2-Some Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "Childcare services."

O'Betty's Red Hot
15 W. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 589-6111
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No, but gay-owned and operated
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 5-Very Good Knowledge
Comments: "Very open, very community based, pragmatic, left of center"
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Comments: "Our staff is courteous to any individual who is not rude regardless of gender or sexual orientation."

Seven Sauces
66 N. Court St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740)592-5555
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance

Stephen's
24 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-7132
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: No
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 5-Very Good Knowledge
Comments: From the chef: "I'm a lesbian, so my job is to break down ignorance, and give people a new way of thinking."
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Comments: "Intolerance is just not accepted here at Stephen's. You just won't be working here if you can't reach a higher consciousness."
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "Yes. We offer special dinners, celebrations, and in general a safe and happy environment in which to gather."

Village Bakery and Cafe
270 E. State St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-7311
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Yes
Comments: "We make wedding cakes for same sex couples."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 4-Good Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 4-Good Acceptance
Comments: "We're a very positive and welcoming kind of business environment. I haven't personally had any experience with transgender individuals that I know of, so I can't accurately rate my acceptance of them."
Additional information on activities to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: "We have a corkboard community message at the front of the bakery, where activities and other information can be posted."

World's Best Bagels
31 N. Court St.
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 594-5506
Services specifically developed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: Yes
Comments: "At World's Best Bagels we really don't place LGBT individuals into a 'separate' class. Everybody loves bagels."
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 3-Average Knowledge
Comments: "To me, there is a freedom of choice and a right to privacy for all people, not just LGBT individuals. Tolerance is needed from both sides."
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance
Comments: "We really don't judge a person based on sexual issues. A customer is a customer. If you are hungry, you are hungry."

Zen Practice
info@athenszencenter.org
www.athenszencenter.org
Rev KC DaiKai WarEagle Teacher
info@athenszencenter.org
Soto Zen Teachings
Rating of knowledge about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender issues and concerns: 5-Very Good Knowledge
Rating of acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender individuals: 5-Very Good Acceptance