• Red Cross Accepting Nominations for Hometown Heroes

    The American Red Cross of Southeast Ohio is asking for nominations for hometown heroes, both for individuals and for groups, who have gone above and beyond expectations to impact the lives of others in a meaningful way. The organization will hold their 7th annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast on March 10th to celebrate exemplary people from […]

  • Community Foundation for Perry County Celebrates 2nd Annual Dinner

    Last night the Community Foundation for Perry County hosted a successful second annual foundation dinner at Barn in the Backwoods in Thornville. The keynote speaker of the night was Ohio University President Dr. Roderick J. McDavis, who delivered inspiring remarks on the impact philanthropy is having on Perry County and beyond. The Community Foundation for Perry […]

  • Ohio CAT Challenge

    Ohio CAT Challenge “When I learned of FAO’s Pillars of  Prosperity initiative, I instantly knew Ohio CAT needed to be a part of this effort. FAO has a clear vision for the future, and I see that my gift will make an immediate difference as well as have a lasting, generations- spanning impact. Now is the time for […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s Annual I’m a Child of Appalachia® Celebration at Ohio Statehouse

    Marianne Campbell and Dick Hubbard to be Recognized as 2014 I’m a Child of Appalachia Honorees Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s annual I’m a Child of Appalachia Celebration will be held at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium this Thursday, November 13. A reception will begin at 5:30 PM, with the main program and […]

  • Community Foundation for Monroe County Established

    New Resource to Support and Inspire Philanthropy Now Available with a Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Opportunity Nelsonville, OH – Four community members have come together to establish the Monroe County Community Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). Nikki Baker-Lude, Ryan Moyer, Karena Reusser, and Gywnn Stewart created the permanent endowment fund at FAO to […]

  • Ohio CAT Announces $1 Million Gift to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

    Continued Partnership Leads to Significant Investment in Appalachian Ohio  Cadiz, OH – Ohio CAT has announced a groundbreaking gift of $1 million to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. From their Cadiz location in Harrison County, Ohio CAT shared the news of its investment in FAO’s mission of creating opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities […]

  • Chevron Donates $64,000 to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

    Chevron Partners with the Foundation to Invest in Appalachian Ohio Nelsonville, OH – Chevron announced today a $64,000 donation to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) in support of their mission to create opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities. “The support Chevron is providing will be used to create opportunities for our citizens today and […]

  • Peoples Bank Foundation Donates $32,000 to FAO

      Peoples Bank Shows Further Commitment to Growing Home in Appalachian Ohio Nelsonville, OH – Two years ago, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) celebrated the opening of a new office on the Nelsonville Public Square. The office was only possible because Peoples Bank had donated the building to FAO so that the former bank […]

  • Friends of East Guernsey Education Fund Joins the Guernsey County Foundation Family of Funds

    Every School District in Guernsey County Now Has Access to Philanthropy With the creation of a new fund to support the East Guernsey Local School District, every school district in Guernsey County will now have support from a philanthropic fund. These funds not only give teachers and students a new source of support, they offer […]

  • Morgan County Youth Development Fund Established to Benefit Young People of Morgan County

    Morgan County Foundation Family of Funds Continues to Grow  Nelsonville, OH – Young people in Morgan County should look forward to new and exciting experiences in the arts, education, and recreation. The newly established Morgan County Youth Development Fund will support cultural, artistic, recreational, and educational opportunities for the young people of Morgan County by […]