• Gulfport Energy Fund Opens Applications for Grants to Create Educational Opportunities

    Nonprofit Organizations in Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, and Monroe Counties Encouraged to Apply This round of the Gulfport Energy Fund’s grants are focused on education because of the vital role it plays in quality of life. Tax-exempt organizations, including schools and nonprofits, serving Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, and Monroe Counties are invited to apply. “We were very impressed […]

  • Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund Awards Three Environmental Education Grants

    Regional Grants Allow Students to Experience The Wilds Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s (FAO) Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund awarded 3 environmental education grants, totaling $3,760. Applications were received from K-12 educators and 501(c)(3) community organizations throughout Appalachian Ohio for projects encouraging and supporting creative, local environmental education and stewardship activities that […]

  • Christiane Schmenk Joins Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Board of Trustees

    Nelsonville, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announced Christiane Schmenk, of counsel with Bricker & Eckler’s Public Finance group, has joined its Board of Trustees. Ms. Schmenk recently served as the Director of the Ohio Development Services Agency and has a wealth of experience in public sector service and development. “We are so […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Celebrates 2013 Child of Appalachia Honoree

    Approximately 160 Gathered to Celebrate Honoree Greg Adams Nelsonville, OH – On December 6, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s annual Child of Appalachia Celebration recognized Greg Adams as the 2013 Child of Appalachia Honoree. The Foundation’s Child of Appalachia award annually honors an outstanding citizen of Appalachian Ohio, for the difference he or she has […]

  • FAO Unveils New Logo

    FAO Unveils New Logo at 2013 Child of Appalachia Celebration The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio unveiled a new logo at its annual Child of Appalachia Celebration this year. You’ll be seeing more of our new logo over the coming year along with a few other surprises, including a new website in 2014!

  • U.S. Bancorp Foundation Invests in Appalachian Ohio

    $10,000 Grant to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Nelsonville, OH – The U.S. Bancorp Foundation has invested $10,000 in Appalachian Ohio communities and the growth of philanthropy across the region. Through a grant to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), U.S. Bank’s support will help grow local philanthropic assets for the Appalachian Ohio region. Jeff […]

  • AT&T Grant Brings Scholarships to the Region’s Students

    AT&T Supports Post-Secondary Education and Student Leadership New Concord, OH – AT&T has invested $25,000 in the education of Appalachian Ohio youth through the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Through a grant to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, AT&T’s support will fund post-secondary scholarships across the 32-county region and send high school students to leadership camp […]

  • Foundation for Appalachian Ohio President Receives Emerging Ohio Philanthropist Award

    Cara Dingus Brook is one of Philanthropy Ohio’s 2013 Awardees Nelsonville, OH – Cara Dingus Brook, president and CEO of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, has been awarded Philanthropy Ohio’s first annual Emerging Ohio Philanthropist Award. The award recognizes someone who has engaged in philanthropy for the first time during the last few years and […]

  • iBELIEVE Foundation Fund to Host 1st Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Benefit Dinner

    Olympic Gold Medalist and WNBA star Katie Smith to Speak Nelsonville, OH – It is essential to invest in the future leadership of Appalachian Ohio. The iBELIEVE Foundation Fund, held within the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, ensures Appalachian Ohio’s youth are prepared to become leaders in their schools and, most importantly, in their communities. On […]

  • iBELIEVE Foundation Fund to Host 2nd Annual Ohio Valley Benefit Dinner

    John Jenkins to be honored as 2013 iGIVE Honoree Nelsonville, OH – It is essential to invest in the future leadership of Appalachian Ohio. The iBELIEVE Foundation Fund, held within the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, ensures Appalachian Ohio’s youth are prepared to become leaders in their schools and, most importantly, in their communities. On October […]