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Foundation for Appalachian Ohio announces 2023 scholarship recipients
More than $593,000 awarded in donor-established scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio. To date this year, nearly 600 scholarships were provided to 337 students pursuing postsecondary studies at institutions of higher education […]
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Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to host an evening with New York Times columnist and best-selling author David Brooks
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is hosting an evening celebrating and inspiring community building with New York Times columnist and best-selling author David Brooks. All are invited to attend Brooks’ keynote presentation beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Logan High School Auditorium in Logan, Ohio. Brooks joined The […]
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Grant funding available for STEM educational activities in Guernsey and Monroe counties
Southwestern Energy and FAO invite K-12 public schools and educators to apply by Nov. 7 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Southwestern Energy and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) announce the opening of grant applications to support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational activities in K-12 classrooms and schools in Guernsey and Monroe counties. Public school […]
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Southern Perry County Academic Endowment Fund announces 2023 scholarship recipients
Sixteen Southern Local School District graduates receive scholarships
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FAO awards more than $593,000 in donor-established scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio
Two Perry County students receive scholarships NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded more than $593,000 in donor-established postsecondary scholarships to students across Appalachian Ohio, including two students from Perry County. Nathan Grant received the Janet Hursey Koehler Wade Scholarship, which supports Sheridan High School graduates with an emphasis on […]
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FAO affiliate foundations open 2023 grant applications
Deadline to apply for funding is Sept. 12 NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s 14 geographic affiliates and the region-wide African American Community Fund, in partnership with FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund, announce the Aug. 1 opening of 2023 grant applications. Funding is available for nonprofits, schools, and public organizations serving […]
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Grant funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Perry County
Community Foundation for Perry County accepting applications through Sept. 12
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In Appalachian Ohio, county fairs are bringing more communities together to feed those in need
‘One pig at a time’ approach brings pork to pantries NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Livestock sales are a pinnacle moment at county fairs, bringing community together to support and celebrate local 4-H youth. In Appalachian Ohio, this summer ritual is increasingly bringing community together to also support neighbors in need. This summer, four geographic affiliates of […]
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New scholarship continues teacher’s 32-year legacy of giving to Southern Perry County students
CORNING, Ohio – “Thanks for giving us 32 years of your life.” That’s what one student wrote in a book presented to Janice “Jan” Norris when she retired from Southern Local Schools in 2000. Richard Norris keeps that tribute to his wife close by – and is writing the next chapter in Jan’s story of […]
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Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund awards four grants
Funding will support projects and programs in Athens, Jefferson and Lawrence counties