• Peoples Bank Foundation commits $25,000 to Jackson County Community Foundation

    JACKSON, Ohio – Peoples Bank Foundation has committed a total of $25,000 over the next five years to the Jackson County Community Foundation to enhance the quality of life and create a lasting impact in the county. “Many Peoples Bank employees live and work right here in Jackson County,” said Patrick Ball from Peoples Insurance […]

  • 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 […]

  • Bellisio Foods commits $5,000 to Jackson County Community Foundation

    Matching funds from FAO result in $10,000 to support Jackson County residents, communities JACKSON, Ohio – Bellisio Foods has committed $5,000 to the Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF) to invest in projects and programs that create opportunities for the people of Jackson County and enhance the quality of life in local communities. The Foundation for […]

  • 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 […]

  • Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund announces fall scholarship recipients

    Fund provides scholarships for children and grandchildren of Bellisio Foods employees JACKSON, Ohio – Dale (DJ) Lambert of Jackson, Ohio, and Salimata Kane of Edina, Minn., are the 2022 fall scholarship recipients from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. The Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Bellisio […]

  • Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund announces fall scholarship recipient

    Michigan Student to Receive Post-Secondary Scholarship

  • 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 […]