• Bachtel Scholarship Winners Announced

    Pomeroy, Ohio – Four seniors from Meigs High School each recently received a $2,500 Bachtel Scholarship from the Nelsonville-based Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO). The Bachtel Scholarship Awards Program provides scholarships annually to graduates of Meigs High School and are the result of an endowed fund established by the late Dr. Harry Keig with the […]

  • Grant puts regional wildlife in the hands of 4-H campers

    Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson County recently received a $2,200 grant to support science and nature education as part of the 2007 Fostering Access to Education Mini-Grant program in Appalachian Ohio. The camp is one of 17 grantees receiving a total of $70,000 in funding that has been awarded to the area nonprofits through […]

  • Ora E. Anderson Scholarship honors Appalachian conservationist, author

    Local residents, friends and family of Ora E. Anderson came together Saturday to honor the work and legacy of the well known regional nature enthusiast and journalist. The event was held at Wayne National Forest Headquarters on Rt. 33 near Nelsonville, Ohio. Anderson, who wrote many articles for Bird Watcher’s Digest and promoted conservation education, […]

  • Highland County non-profits receive regional Foundation grants

    Two non-profit organizations in Highland County recently received grants for educational programs through the 2007 Fostering Access to Education Mini-Grant program in Appalachian Ohio. The organizations are two of 17 grantees receiving a total of $70,000 in funding awarded to area nonprofits through the mini-grants program, a partnership between the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville […]

  • Grant provides scholarships for Hocking College camp

    Hocking College is offering a summer camp that provides a little more than the usual arts and crafts.  The Summer Experience Camp ’07 allows high school students to enroll in a one-week college class session.  During this time campers live on campus and have the chance to experience college life and earn college credit at […]

  • National Quilt Barn Trail workshop in Nelsonville

    The Ohio Quilt Barn Trail workshop will be held at Hocking College (Light Hall) in Nelsonville beginning on Thursday, May 3, at 4 p.m. through Friday, May 4, at 3:30 p.m. The workshop will be preceded by a Quilt Barn Trail Basics session for new or beginning Quilt Barn Trail communities on Thursday, May 3, […]

  • I’m a Child of Appalachia Essay Book Published

    The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) sponsored the I’m a Child of Appalachia™ Essay Contest open to all 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students located in the 29 counties of Appalachian Ohio. The contest asked students to focus on what it means to grow up in Appalachian Ohio and is intended to help […]

  • 2007 Mini-Grants Announced

    Foundation Partners Award $70,000 to Area Nonprofits and SchoolsView list of 2007 mini-grantees $70,000 in funding has been awarded to area nonprofits through the Fostering Access to Education Mini-Grants Program, a partnership between the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN), the Ohio Children’s Foundation (OCF) and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO).  The program provided […]

  • Foundation helps Havar connect with community

    The Building Bridges Adult Center, a program of Havar, Inc., will hold the 2nd 5K Annual Walk Around the Neighborhood on April 27.                                                            This year’s theme is “Save the World” and is focused on reducing the amount of energy individuals use within their homes. The members of the center will be not only be participating […]

  • FAO wins award for outstanding communications

    The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has been named a Silver award winner in the Public Policy Campaign category for excellence in communications by the 2007 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program. Sponsored by the national Council on Foundations, the awards program recognizes effective communications efforts to increase public awareness of foundations and corporate giving programs. […]