• Appalachian Women’s Health Fund Opens at FAO

    New Fund Aims to Improve Healthcare of Women in the Region Athens, OH– We know the philanthropy gap that exists in Appalachian Ohio reverberates through other parts of our citizens’ lives – that includes healthcare too. In Appalachian Ohio, the percentage of primary care physicians is 25% lower than the national average, and 30% lower […]

  • Athens Food Rescue Works to Address Food Waste and Food Insecurity

    New Fund at FAO Will Support the Fight Against Hunger in Athens County Nelsonville, OH – In the United States, 1 in 6 people are food insecure – that means they don’t know where their next meal will come from. Athens County is the most food insecure county in Ohio, with 20.4% citizens suffering from […]

  • Max Conner Memorial Fund to Support the Nelsonville-York School District Opens at FAO

    New Fund Memorializing Former Buchtel-York Student Will Promote Academic Enrichment NELSONVILLE, OH – Max Conner was a vibrant and active student in the Buchtel-York, now Nelsonville-York, School District, who tragically passed away at age 16 in 1961. While Max never had the opportunity to fulfill his life’s potential, the Conner family has established a fund […]

  • Hocking County Community Fund Created to Invest In Local Community

    Tenth Community Fund Opens at Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Logan, OH – There is no shortage of exciting news coming out of the Hocking County community and tonight, the community can celebrate the creation of the Hocking County Community Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Designed for the benefit of Hocking County, its […]

  • Don Coss Memorial Scholarship Fund Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients

    Scholarship Fund Supports Legion Baseball Players’ Post-Secondary Education Cambridge, OH –  Don Coss was Guernsey County’s “Mr. Baseball” and his commitment to his players extended far outside the baselines of a ball field. Following his passing, the Don Coss Memorial Scholarship Fund was created through a gift in his will to support Post 84 Cambridge American Legion […]

  • Guernsey County Education Assistance Grant Fund Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients

    Over $70,000 Awarded to Guernsey County Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Education Cambridge, OH – Thanks to the Guernsey County Education Assistance Grant Fund (GCEAGF), more than 50 residents of Guernsey County received scholarships that will help their journey in post-secondary education. Through GCEAGF, previously known as Dollars for Scholars, more than $72,000 was awarded to over […]

  • Farmers Bank and Savings Company Invests in Meigs County

    $15,000 Gift Will Support Meigs County Community Fund’s Endow 200 Campaign Pomeroy, OH – The Meigs County Community Fund (MCCF) was created to attract philanthropic resources from Meigs County and beyond to invest back into the citizens and communities in the county. Today, MCCF is once again celebrating an investment from a community institution that […]

  • Gulfport Energy Fund Opens Second Grant Round of 2018

    Grant Round Will Support Health & Human Services and Environmental Stewardship Projects in Six County Service Area Nelsonville, OH – The Gulfport Energy Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to announce its second grant round of 2018 is now open. Applications are now available and will close on Tuesday, September 18, […]

  • KeyBank Foundation Invests in Appalachian Ohio Students

      New Endowment Fund Will Support Growth of FAO’s Annual Scholarship Program Nelsonville, OH – Each year, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) awards hundreds of scholarships to students across the 32 Ohio counties it serves. In 2017, FAO awarded 277 scholarships worth more than $320,000 and are expecting to award even more in 2018. […]

  • FAO Provides Post-Secondary Scholarships for Students Across Appalachian Ohio

    Nearly 210 Students Receive Awards Nelsonville, OH – Setting Appalachian Ohio’s students up for success is a critical part of creating a region abundant with possibilities. That’s why many donors to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) have created scholarship funds focused on encouraging the pursuit of post-secondary education. The citizens of Appalachian Ohio know […]