• FAO awards more than $593,000 in donor-established scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio

    Three Hocking County students receive scholarships

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Grant funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Hocking County

    Hocking County Community Fund accepting applications through Sept. 12

  • 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 […]

  • Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund awards four grants

    Funding will support projects and programs in Athens, Jefferson and Lawrence counties

  • Dale Hileman Legacy Fund awards grants to organizations in two eastern Ohio counties

    Funding will support projects promoting economic development and growth NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Dale Hileman Legacy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded its 2023 grants to organizations in Jefferson and Muskingum counties for projects that promote economic development and growth – causes that were close to Hileman’s heart. “Dale’s legacy of […]

  • 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 […]