• Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces 2024 scholarship recipients

    Nearly $659,000 in donor-established scholarships awarded to students across the region NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded nearly $659,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio. FAO collaborates with donors, an advisory committee of volunteers and its 15 affiliate foundation partners to award scholarships to students across the […]

  • Mapping generosity in action

    FAO’s 2023 impact map highlights investments made across 32-county region

  • Jenco Award recipients honored for their service

    2024 Jenco Award nominations open through June 3

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Gallia Community Foundation to launch Fill the Freezer campaign to fight hunger in Gallia County

    ‘One Pig at a Time’ method to bring pork to pantries GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – The Gallia Community Foundation (GCF) will debut its Fill the Freezer campaign at the 2023 Gallia County Fair, bringing local residents and businesses together to help community members facing food insecurity. The Fill the Freezer campaign invites buyers at the Gallia […]

  • Gallia Community Foundation awards grants benefiting residents, communities

    Nearly $15,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs GALLIPOLIS, Ohio – The Gallia Community Foundation (GCF) has awarded five grants, totaling nearly $15,000, to advance projects and programs serving individuals throughout Gallia County. “This funding will not only create opportunities and enhance our communities today, but its impact will be felt for […]