• 2026 Jenco Award nominations open

    Individual achievement awards celebrate Appalachian Ohioans’ service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Jenco Foundation Fund is accepting nominations for the 2026 Jenco Awards, recognizing Appalachian Ohioans who have made a difference in the lives of others through community service and visionary leadership. A partnership between the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio […]

  • 15 FAO Fellows awarded scholarships to pursue advanced degrees

    K-12 professionals recognized for service to Appalachian Ohio communities NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Fifteen emerging community builders from Appalachian Ohio have received full scholarships to pursue advanced degrees, thanks to an anonymous  gift to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and a new partnership with American College of Education (ACE). Scholarship recipients are part of FAO’s […]

  • FAO honors Tom Evans as newest Child of Appalachia honoree

    Jackson County native becomes 23rd individual to receive award NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has presented its latest Child of Appalachia award to Thomas B. Evans, an experienced investment professional who has been shaping the future of higher education for decades. A Jackson County, Ohio, native, Evans co-founded American College of […]

  • Grant funding available to strengthen K-12 civics education in Appalachian Ohio

    Public schools, educators, students and service providers invited to apply by March 31 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is opening its fifth round of funding to support K-12 civics education programming in public schools across the region. Public schools, educators, students, and public and […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to host virtual Giving Tuesday celebration

    All are invited to celebrate FAO’s 2025 award recipients and our shared impact NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) invites residents and friends of the 32-county region to its 2025 virtual Giving Tuesday celebration. The event, hosted on Zoom, will be held at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and rebroadcast at 7 […]

  • FAO recognized as ‘Civic Hub’ by national grantmaker

    Funding will support regional fellowship designed to build new generation of community leaders NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio, is one of 26 groups nationwide to share in $8 million over three years to advance civic participation and collaboration in local […]

  • FAO, MWCD expand partnership to advance environmental stewardship across region

    New investment brings FAO’s first Pillar of Prosperity fund to $10 million goal NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have expanded a partnership designed to advance environmental health and well-being for people within their service areas for years to come. Earlier this year, MWCD’s Board […]

  • Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund announces spring 2025 scholarship recipients

    JACKSON, Ohio – Two students have been awarded spring 2025 scholarships from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund, founded in 2007 under Bellisio Foods, has continued to be fostered by CPF/NA since acquiring the company in 2016, reinforcing one of its key values in […]

  • Nominations open for 2025 Jenco Awards

    Individual achievement awards celebrate Appalachian Ohioans’ service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Jenco Foundation Fund is accepting nominations for the 2025 Jenco Awards, recognizing Appalachian Ohioans who have made a difference in the lives of others through community service and visionary leadership. A partnership between the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio […]

  • Mapping generosity in action in 2024

    FAO’s 2024 annual report highlights collective impact of region’s donors and doers NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting investments made in the well-being of people and communities across our 32-county region – all thanks to collective giving. Every symbol on this map represents opportunities created, needs filled […]