• Foundation fund for local senior citizens center helps clients stay healthy, active

    Age is nothing but anumber There are more than 7,000 senior citizens currently livingin Athens.  Many of these individuals are faced withissues such as lack of health care, mobility problems, transportationdifficulties and a shortage of social interactions. That’s where the UnitedSeniors of Athens County steps in.  Founded in 1980, United Seniors of Athens County (USAC) […]

  • Jim Fuller is a Child of Appalachia – read his story

    For Athens resident Jim Fuller, joining the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s I’m a Child of Appalachia™ Network (ICAN!) was a decision based on his life-long connection to and belief in the potential of the region. As the first in a series of stories profiling our ICAN! members, Jim shares his thoughts on the importance of […]

  • Restaurateur Bob Evans, Child of Appalachia, dies at 89; Legacy lives on through FAO fund

    One of Appalachian Ohio’s famous entrepreneurs, philanthropists and I’m a Child of Appalachia™ honorees has passed away. Bob Evans, founder of Bob Evans Farms, Inc., died Thursday, June 21, 2007, from complications of pneumonia at 12:30 p.m., at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. A native of Gallia County, Evans opened a 12-stool diner in […]

  • Zimbabwe native receives Ulloa Scholarship

    Hocking College student Langton Mahechani was recently awarded the $500 Ariana R. Ulloa Scholarship by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Langton, a Zimbabwe native, is working toward his associate degree in business management at Hocking College. Before coming to the United States, Langton worked for five years for Zienzele Foundation, a non-governmental organization that facilitates […]

  • Appalachian native Nancy L. Zimpher receives 2007 Kinship Award

    University of Cincinnati President Nancy Lusk Zimpher has been honored with the 2007 Kinship Award by the Urban Appalachian Council. This year’s dinner and ceremony was held at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Monday, May 14, and featured guests from throughout urban and rural Appalachian Ohio. The MC for the event was Nick […]

  • Bachtel Scholarship Winners Announced

    Pomeroy, Ohio – Four seniors from Meigs High School each recently received a $2,500 Bachtel Scholarship from the Nelsonville-based Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The Bachtel Scholarship Awards Program provides scholarships annually to graduates of Meigs High School and are the result of an endowed fund established by the late Dr. Harry Keig with the […]

  • Grant puts regional wildlife in the hands of 4-H campers

    Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson County recently received a $2,200 grant to support science and nature education as part of the 2007 Fostering Access to Education Mini-Grant program in Appalachian Ohio. The camp is one of 17 grantees receiving a total of $70,000 in funding that has been awarded to the area nonprofits through […]

  • Ora E. Anderson Scholarship honors Appalachian conservationist, author

    Local residents, friends and family of Ora E. Anderson came together Saturday to honor the work and legacy of the well known regional nature enthusiast and journalist. The event was held at Wayne National Forest Headquarters on Rt. 33 near Nelsonville, Ohio. Anderson, who wrote many articles for Bird Watcher’s Digest and promoted conservation education, […]

  • Highland County non-profits receive regional Foundation grants

    Two non-profit organizations in Highland County recently received grants for educational programs through the 2007 Fostering Access to Education Mini-Grant program in Appalachian Ohio. The organizations are two of 17 grantees receiving a total of $70,000 in funding awarded to area nonprofits through the mini-grants program, a partnership between the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville […]

  • Grant provides scholarships for Hocking College camp

    Hocking College is offering a summer camp that provides a little more than the usual arts and crafts.  The Summer Experience Camp ’07 allows high school students to enroll in a one-week college class session.  During this time campers live on campus and have the chance to experience college life and earn college credit at […]