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Foundation for Appalachian Ohio presents 2023 awards
Giving Tuesday celebration includes announcement about new matching funds NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) presented its 2023 awards to several donors and doers who are improving lives and communities throughout the 32-county region. The awards were presented Nov. 28 during FAO’s Giving Tuesday virtual celebration. “We are proud and honored to […]
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FAO affiliates’ 2023 campaigns yield thousands of pounds of pork to feed those in need
174 hogs donated to Fill the Freezer and Fair to Family programs NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Food pantry freezers are a lot fuller in four Appalachian Ohio counties, thanks to local campaigns and generous communities that banded together to help neighbors in need. Four geographic affiliates of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) spearheaded campaigns this […]
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In Appalachian Ohio, county fairs are bringing more communities together to feed those in need
‘One pig at a time’ approach brings pork to pantries NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Livestock sales are a pinnacle moment at county fairs, bringing community together to support and celebrate local 4-H youth. In Appalachian Ohio, this summer ritual is increasingly bringing community together to also support neighbors in need. This summer, four geographic affiliates of […]
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Ohio Valley Bank commits $25,000 to Gallia Community Foundation
FAO matching funds result in $50,000 that will be invested in Gallia County residents, communities GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – Ohio Valley Bank has committed $25,000 to the Gallia Community Foundation, bringing two community-based and community-serving organizations together in support of Gallia County residents and communities. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), with support from the Governor […]