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Brooks family and Fill the Freezer program honored for community impact NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) celebrated the impact of donors and doers across the 32-county region and presented its 2025 awards during its Dec. 2 virtual Giving Tuesday event. “Philanthropy is fueling innovation and opportunity across Appalachian Ohio,” said Cara […]

All are invited to celebrate FAO’s 2025 award recipients and our shared impact NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) invites residents and friends of the 32-county region to its 2025 virtual Giving Tuesday celebration. The event, hosted on Zoom, will be held at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and rebroadcast at 7 […]

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 […]

Awards program celebrates those who go above and beyond in service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Four Appalachian Ohioans have been selected as this year’s Jenco Award recipients, honoring their selfless commitment to serving others and their communities. Presented by the Jenco Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), the Jenco Awards […]

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 […]

More than $700,000 in scholarships awarded to students across the region JACKSON, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Jackson County Community Foundation have awarded more than $700,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across the 32-county region, including three 2025 Jackson High School graduates. Lucas Jolly of Jackson received the Bob […]