• Half a Million Dollar Gift Establishes Allen Smith Legacy at FAO

    The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is pleased to share a prominent Jackson County happening in the establishment of the Dr. Allen Smith Memorial Scholarship, celebrating the legacy of the late Dr. L. Allen Smith, a native of Jackson, Ohio. During the upcoming year, the Allen Smith Scholarship will begin annually awarding two scholarships, the Smith […]

  • 2008 – 2009 Annual Report Released

    In celebration of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 2008 – 2009 fiscal year and all that we accomplished with the help of our many donors and partners, FAO has issued its Annual Report to the Region to share our successes, our educational investment strategy and our plans for the coming year. Read the 2008 – […]

  • Ohio CAT Makes Quarter Million Dollar Gift to FAO

    Nelsonville, OH – Ohio CAT, the exclusive, authorized dealer for Caterpillar equipment and engines throughout Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana, has joined the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s ICAN! Corporate Partnership with a gift of $250,000 over the next five years. Ohio CAT’s gift will support the Foundation and its efforts to ensure every child […]

  • 2009 Child of Appalachia Contest Winners Announced

    The Foundation greatly appreciates the thoughts and hard work expressed by all students and teachers participating in the contest. At the Foundation, we believe one of the most critical things we can do is encourage our region’s young people to believe in their ability to succeed; like Henry Ford said, “whether you think you can, […]

  • New DVD to Benefit Ora Anderson Conservation Fund!

        ATHENS, Ohio – Ora E. Anderson:  The Soul of the Woods is a packaged DVD and booklet of Anderson’s writings that trace the growth of the conservation movement in Ohio. Anderson was a participant in and an eyewitness to that movement. As a young newspaper editor in Jackson, Ohio he covered the Civilian […]

  • All Aboard for the 2009 Child of Appalachia Celebration

    All Aboard for the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 2009 Child of Appalachia® Celebration. Please join the Foundation Saturday, November 14 beginning at 4:30pm to celebrate Appalachian Ohio! ReceptionDennison Railroad Depot Museum     400 Center Street, Dennison, Ohiowww.dennisondepot.org ProgramClaymont Intermediate School    Guests will be shuttled to the program and back to the Depot FeaturingTour the Dennison Depot Museum […]

  • Still Time to Participate in 2009 Essay Contest

    Students and teachers still have time to participate in the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 2009 Child of Appalachia® Essay and Poetry Contest   Students and Teachers Still Have Time to Participate in the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 2009 Child of Appalachia® Essay and Poetry Contest    (September 18, 2009) Nelsonville, Ohio – There is still […]

  • 2009 Essay Contest Launched, Increased Prizes for Students and Teachers Available

    Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Launches 2009 Child of Appalachia® Essay Contest Sharpen your pencils and put on your thinking caps! The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has launched the 4th Annual Child of Appalachia® Essay Contest, open to all 4th through 9th grade students throughout Appalachian Ohio. Significant prize opportunities are available for the 2009 Contest […]

  • FAO Receives $50,000 to Increase Conservation Resources

    (April 15, 2009 (Nelsonville, Ohio) — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio has announced a $50,000 match challenge available for donations to the Ora E. Anderson Conservation Fund for Appalachian Ohio through the end of this year. The gift, given by an anonymous donor, will double any donations made to the Ora E. Anderson fund between […]

  • 2008 mini-grant winners announced

    Foundation awards more than $28,000 to nonprofits and schools (January 23, 2009) Nelsonville, Ohio – More than $28,000 infunding has been awarded to area nonprofits and schools through theAccess to Education Mini-Grants Program by the Foundation forAppalachian Ohio (FAO).         Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 were provided for 20 projects thatsupport Appalachian Ohio’s communities by […]