• 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 […]

  • Vinton County National Bank commits $50,000, establishes permanent fund with Vinton County Community Fund

    FAO match results in $100,000 investment to benefit county’s residents and communities McARTHUR, Ohio – Vinton County National Bank (VCNB) has committed a total of $50,000 over the next three years to the Vinton County Community Fund (VCCF) in a partnership that is bringing together a long-standing local business and a new charitable organization to […]

  • Austin Powder commits $25,000 to newly established Vinton County Community Fund

    FAO match results in $50,000 investment to benefit county’s people, communities McARTHUR, Ohio – Austin Powder Co. has committed a total of $25,000 over the next five years to the Vinton County Community Fund (VCCF) to advance opportunities for the people and communities of Vinton County today and into the future. The investment from Austin […]

  • Vinton County Community Fund launches

    New fund to grow resources for local communities (MCARTHUR, Ohio) — A group of individuals committed to increasing opportunities and improving quality of life in Vinton County has formed a new community fund to support and inspire increased philanthropic support for local communities and residents. The Vinton County Community Fund, a local affiliate of the […]