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More than $41,000 awarded to support 12 projects and programs McARTHUR, Ohio – The Vinton County Community Fund (VCCF), with the support of its donors and in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), has awarded $41,360 during its 2025 grant cycle to advance 12 projects and programs benefiting the county’s residents and communities. […]

Communities in Gallia, Harrison, Hocking, Lawrence, Morgan, Perry and Vinton counties are fighting hunger – one pound at a time NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Food insecurity rates top 20 percent in some parts of Appalachian Ohio. But in seven of the region’s counties, communities stepped up this summer to provide more than 33,000 pounds of locally […]

Awards program celebrates those who go above and beyond in service to others NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Four Appalachian Ohioans have been selected as this year’s Jenco Award recipients, honoring their selfless commitment to serving others and their communities. Presented by the Jenco Foundation in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), the Jenco Awards […]

Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Vinton County McARTHUR, Ohio – The Vinton County Community Fund (VCCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting the people and communities of Vinton County. The 2025 application period […]

New investment brings FAO’s first Pillar of Prosperity fund to $10 million goal NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) have expanded a partnership designed to advance environmental health and well-being for people within their service areas for years to come. Earlier this year, MWCD’s Board […]

VCCF event aims to fight hunger in Vinton County – one pound at a time McARTHUR, Ohio – The Vinton County Community Fund (VCCF) is bringing local residents, businesses and organizations together to fight hunger in Vinton County – one pound at a time. VCCF’s Fair to Family campaign returns to the Vinton County Junior […]