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FAO affiliate foundations award more than $525,000 in funding across Appalachian Ohio
More than 180 grants to support nonprofit, public and youth-led projects and programs NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 15 affiliate foundations have awarded 186 grants, totaling $528,348, to support initiatives benefiting the region’s residents and communities, including 30 youth-led projects. “Our affiliate foundations and the visionaries and leaders behind them are a […]
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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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Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to host Giving Tuesday virtual celebration
Event to include FAO’s annual update and presentation of 2023 awards NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) invites residents and friends of the 32-county region to its 2023 Giving Tuesday virtual celebration. The event, hosted on Zoom, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and rebroadcast at […]
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FAO awards more than $593,000 in donor-established scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio
Three Hocking County students receive scholarships
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Fill the Freezer campaign returns to the Hocking County Fair
Event to feed those in need – one pig at a time LOGAN, Ohio – The Hocking County Community Fund’s (HCCF) Fill the Freezer campaign is coming back to the Hocking County Fair, bringing local residents and businesses together to feed those in need. Inspired by an outpouring of generosity during last year’s inaugural Fill […]
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FAO affiliate foundations open 2023 grant applications
Deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 12 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 14 geographic affiliates and the region-wide African American Community Fund, in partnership with FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund, announce the Aug. 1 opening of 2023 grant applications. Funding is available for nonprofits, schools, and public organizations serving […]
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Grant funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Hocking County
Hocking County Community Fund accepting applications through Sept. 12
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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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Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund awards four grants
Funding will support projects and programs in Athens, Jefferson and Lawrence counties
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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 […]