• Foundation for Appalachian Ohio presents 2023 awards

    Giving Tuesday celebration includes announcement about new matching funds NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) presented its 2023 awards to several donors and doers who are improving lives and communities throughout the 32-county region. The awards were presented Nov. 28 during FAO’s Giving Tuesday virtual celebration. “We are proud and honored to […]

  • FAO affiliates’ 2023 campaigns yield thousands of pounds of pork to feed those in need

    174 hogs donated to Fill the Freezer and Fair to Family programs NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Food pantry freezers are a lot fuller in four Appalachian Ohio counties, thanks to local campaigns and generous communities that banded together to help neighbors in need. Four geographic affiliates of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) spearheaded campaigns this […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • County commissioners commit $188,000 to Community Foundation for Perry County

    With matching funds, investment pushes endowment past the $1 million mark NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio – The Perry County Commissioners have committed $188,000 to support the work of the Community Foundation for Perry County (CFPC) and advance opportunities for the county’s residents and communities. Funding from the county is being matched dollar-for-dollar through a partnership with […]