• Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund Announces 2015 Grant Recipients

      Four Local Projects Receive Grant Funds Corning, OH – The Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund (SPCAEF) announced four grant awards worth over $3,000. These grant awards support educational opportunities from science equipment to celebration of local history for southern Perry County residents. “We are once again excited to support projects in southern Perry […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Announces 2015 Scholarship Recipients

      109 Students Awarded Scholarships in Appalachian Ohio Nelsonville, OH – One hundred and nine students across Appalachian Ohio have received scholarship awards for the 2015-2016 academic year. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) awarded 139 scholarships this year, totaling over $183,000 in post-secondary support to the region’s students. This represents a more than $30,000 […]

  • United Appeal for Athens County Opens Endowment Fund to Support Basic Needs

    United Appeal’s Commitment to the Community Athens, OH – With the goal of growing long-term support for its work to help people meet their basic needs of food, shelter, healthcare, and companionship, United Appeal for Athens County opened an endowment fund with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). United Appeal is a health and human […]

  • Finance Position Open at FAO

    The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer. To learn more about this position and working at FAO, please visit our Career Opportunities Page.

  • 2015 Jenco Awards Nominations Deadline Approaching

    Honor Individuals in Your Community Who Have Shown Leadership in the Service of Others NELSONVILLE, OHIO – The deadline to send nominations to the Jenco Foundation Fund Committee is approaching for the 2015 Jenco Awards. Nominations are invited from the public and must be postmarked by June 1, 2015. The nomination form can be downloaded here. […]

  • Harrison County Community Foundation Invites You to Celebrate Our County

    All are invited to Ja-Lin’s on May 13 Jewett, OH  – At its second annual community event on May 13, the Harrison County Community Foundation will do more than announce the recipients of this year’s grant awards. During the 6PM reception at Ja-Lin’s Food and Drink in Jewett, the HCCF will share more about the importance of […]

  • Call for Nominations for the 2015 Jenco Awards to Honor Appalachian Ohio’s Unsung Heroes

    Awards Honor Individuals Who Have Shown Leadership in the Service of Others NELSONVILLE, OHIO – The Jenco Foundation Fund Committee is seeking nominations for the 2015 Jenco Awards. The Jenco Awards, which began in 2002 to uphold the legacy of Father Martin Jenco, are cash awards for individuals in Appalachian Ohio who have performed noteworthy […]

  • iBELIEVE Foundation Fund to Host 4th Annual Dinner Party Benefit in Columbus

    Appalachian Ohio’s own David Wilhelm to be recognized with iLEAD award Bricker & Eckler to Receive the iGIVE Corporate Award Nelsonville, OH – For four years, the iBELIEVE Foundation has been upholding and inspiring the youth of Appalachian Ohio. The iBELIEVE Foundation Fund, held within the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, works to make sure Appalachian […]

  • 2015 Scholarship Applications Now Available From the Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund

    Scholarship Opportunities Begin for Students Pursuing Post-Secondary Education Nelsonville, OH – As graduation quickly approaches, scholarship season begins again for students seeking to attend post-secondary institutions next fall. To assist students in pursuing higher education, the Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund is again accepting scholarship applications. Scholarships are available from donor-established funds within the […]

  • 2015 Scholarship Applications Now Available

    Scholarship Opportunities Open for Students Preparing for Post-Secondary Education Nelsonville, OH – With the close of another school year coming into sight, seniors have begun the search for scholarships to help with their post-secondary aspirations. With that in mind, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is excited to once again begin accepting scholarship applications. Scholarships are available […]