• Walmart commits $3,000 to Hocking County Community Fund

    FAO match results in $6,000 to benefit county’s residents, communities LOGAN, Ohio – Walmart has committed $3,000 to the Hocking County Community Fund (HCCF) to be invested in efforts that support the residents and communities of Hocking County. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is matching Walmart’s gift dollar-for-dollar, resulting in $6,000 to benefit Hocking […]

  • Vinton County National Bank commits $30,000 to Hocking County Community Fund

    FAO match results in $60,000 investment to benefit county’s residents, communities LOGAN, Ohio – Hocking Hills Banking Center, a member of the Vinton County National Bank (VCNB) Financial Family, has committed a total of $30,000 over the next three years to the Hocking County Community Fund (HCCF). This donation will support projects and programs that […]

  • Grant applications for Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund open Feb. 14

    Appalachian Ohio nonprofit, public organizations invited to apply through March 21 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications Feb. 14 through March 21 for the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio. The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund was created to support Appalachian Ohio’s nonprofit […]

  • Applications for FAO’s donor-established scholarships open Feb. 15

    Deadline to apply is March 15 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announces the upcoming opening of its annual application period for scholarship funds. Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, Feb. 15, through Wednesday, March 15. FAO offers a wide variety of scholarships for students throughout the 32-county Appalachian Ohio region interested […]

  • FAO foundation affiliates award 136 grants benefiting Appalachian Ohio

    More than $314,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The 15 foundation affiliates of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) have awarded more than $314,000 in grants to advance projects and programs benefiting individuals and communities throughout the 32-county region. “The awarding of annual community fund grants is a […]

  • Merchants National Bank commits $25,000 to Hocking County Community Fund

    Investment will be matched, providing $50,000 for community needs Logan, OH – Merchants National Bank has committed $25,000 to support local programs and projects by establishing a fund with the Hocking County Community Fund (HCCF). With the creation of the Merchants National Bank Community Fund for Hocking County, a named unrestricted fund with HCCF, the […]

  • Park National Bank donates $25,000 to Hocking County Community Foundation

    Investment will be doubled to provide $50,000 for community projects Logan, OH – Park National Bank has committed $25,000 to support local projects benefitting the community through the Hocking County Community Foundation (HCCF). With the establishment of the Park National Bank Community Fund for Hocking County, a named fund with HCCF, the bank creates a […]

  • New Scholarship Supports Graduating LHS Students

    New Scholarship Supports Graduating LHS Students Logan, OH – Graduating Logan High School students have an opportunity to obtain a scholarship for pursuing STEM, teaching, or business careers. The Jim Raeder Helping Hand Scholarship Fund was established by Raeder to help students who show academic promise achieve a college education. Raeder had the benefit of […]

  • Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund Grant Applications Now Available

    Organizations in Appalachian Ohio Counties Can Apply Until March 21 Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce that grant applications for the Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio are now available. The Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund supports projects and activities of nonprofit and […]

  • Grants Awarded to Strengthen Civics Education in Appalachian Ohio

    FAO and Longaberger Family Foundation Award more than $40,000 in Grants Nelsonville, OH – Educating and equipping citizens is essential for building and sustaining strong communities within a strong democracy. That’s why the Longaberger Family Foundation and the I’m a Child of Appalachia®Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) awarded more than $40,000 in grants to K-12 […]