• 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 […]

  • Monroe County Community Foundation presented 2023 President’s Award

    Chamber award honors outstanding value and commitment to the Monroe County community WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) has received the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 President’s Award, honoring the outstanding value and commitment MCCF provides to the local community. “We are grateful to work alongside so many individuals and businesses, […]

  • iSee project becomes the first completed state-supported pay for success project in Ohio

    Press release provided by the Ohio Treasurer’s Office COLUMBUS – The Appalachia-based iSee project – the first pilot project launched under the ResultsOHIO pay for success model – has exceeded key performance metrics established at the project’s outset, according to the final evaluation released today by the University of Cincinnati Evaluation Services Center. In total, nearly 4,000 […]

  • Adena Health System commits $25,000 to Jackson County Community Foundation

    Newly created fund to support county’s greatest needs and most promising opportunities JACKSON, Ohio – Adena Health System has committed a total of $25,000 over the next five years to the Jackson County Community Foundation (JCCF), establishing a new fund that will support community-enhancing projects and programs while creating opportunities for local residents. Funding for […]

  • Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund announces spring scholarship recipient

    JACKSON, Ohio – Tessa Wells of Jackson, Ohio, has been awarded a spring 2023 scholarship from the Bellisio Foods Scholarship Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Established in 2007 in honor of Bellisio Foods founder Jeno Paulucci, the fund awards scholarships to children and grandchildren of Bellisio Foods employees pursuing postsecondary education. Recipients are […]

  • OhioHealth commits $7.25M to benefit Appalachian Ohio

    Funds will support community foundations in Guernsey & Noble counties and create a new health & wellness fund for southeast Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – OhioHealth, a family of faith-based, not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare centers, has committed $7.25 million across three funds at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) to support initiatives that will improve quality […]

  • Jenco Awards celebrate six Appalachian Ohio residents for service to others; nominations open for 2023 awards

    2023 Jenco Award nominations being accepted through June 27 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Six Appalachian Ohio residents were honored for their service to others during a May 16 ceremony at the Zenner House in Athens, hosted by the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. The Jenco Awards were established to recognize individuals who have […]

  • 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 […]

  • New scholarship continues teacher’s 32-year legacy of giving to Southern Perry County students

    CORNING, Ohio – “Thanks for giving us 32 years of your life.” That’s what one student wrote in a book presented to Janice “Jan” Norris when she retired from Southern Local Schools in 2000. Richard Norris keeps that tribute to his wife close by – and is writing the next chapter in Jan’s story of […]