• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Hocking County Community Fund awards 10 grants benefiting residents, communities

    $10,000 in funding to support nonprofit and public projects, programs LOGAN, Ohio – The Hocking County Community Fund (HCCF) has awarded 10 grants, totaling $10,000, to advance projects and programs serving individuals throughout Hocking County. “We are honored to bestow this funding on behalf of every partner and supporter who shares our love for Hocking […]