• Jackson County students among 2026 Foundation for Appalachian Ohio scholarship recipients

    Over $870,000 in scholarships awarded to students across the region JACKSON, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Jackson County Community Foundation have awarded over $870,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including five students from Jackson County. The Dr. Allen Smith Memorial Scholarship was established in honor […]

  • Jackson County Community Foundation announces 2026 grant recipients

    Nearly $27,000 awarded to advance 12 projects and programs JACKSON, Ohio – The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $26,943 during its 2026 grant round to advance 12 projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “These […]

  • Jackson County Community Foundation to debut Fill the Freezer at 2026 Jackson County Fair

    Campaign aims to fight hunger in Jackson County – one pig at a time JACKSON, Ohio – The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF) will debut its Fill the Freezer campaign at the 2026 Jackson County Fair, bringing local residents, businesses and organizations together to help community members facing food insecurity. The campaign invites buyers at the fair’s […]

  • Jackson County Community Foundation accepting 2026 grant applications

    Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Jackson County JACKSON, Ohio – The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF), with support from its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting the people and communities of […]

  • FAO honors Tom Evans as newest Child of Appalachia honoree

    Jackson County native becomes 23rd individual to receive award NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has presented its latest Child of Appalachia award to Thomas B. Evans, an experienced investment professional who has been shaping the future of higher education for decades. A Jackson County, Ohio, native, Evans co-founded American College of […]

  • Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund announces fall 2025 scholarship recipients

    Spring scholarship applications open Feb. 1 JACKSON, Ohio – Two students have been awarded fall 2025 scholarships from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund, founded in 2007 under Bellisio Foods, has continued to be fostered by CPF/NA since acquiring the company in 2016, reinforcing […]

  • Jackson County Community Foundation announces 2025 grant recipients

    Nearly $20,000 awarded to support eight projects and programs JACKSON, Ohio – The Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $19,194 during its 2025 grant cycle to advance eight projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. “We’re […]

  • FAO, MWCD expand partnership to advance environmental stewardship across region

    New investment brings FAO’s first Pillar of Prosperity fund to $10 million goal NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have expanded a partnership designed to advance environmental health and well-being for people within their service areas for years to come. Earlier this year, MWCD’s Board […]

  • 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 […]

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

    Seven Jackson County students receive scholarships