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News & Happenings

Keep up to date on the Foundation's news, events, programs, and scholarship and grant information here, on our Facebook page, by downloading this year’s Growing Home Gazette, or through our e-newsletter. For more information on the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio download our Fact Sheet.


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 […]

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio to host Giving Tuesday virtual celebration

Event to include FAO’s annual update and presentation of 2023 awards NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) invites residents and friends of the 32-county region to its 2023 Giving Tuesday virtual celebration. The event, hosted on Zoom, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and rebroadcast at […]

Appalachian Ohio businesses unite to build a bright future for the region

Celebration raises more than $100,000 for the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Businesses throughout Appalachian Ohio recently joined together at the Ohio Statehouse to build a bright future for the 32-county region. The Oct. 4 event, held in celebration of Nicolozakes Trucking & Construction Inc.’s 70th anniversary alongside presenting sponsors American Electric Power, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Monroe County Community Foundation presented 2023 President’s Award

Chamber award honors outstanding value and commitment to the Monroe County community WOODSFIELD, Ohio – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) has received the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 President’s Award, honoring the outstanding value and commitment MCCF provides to the local community. “We are grateful to work alongside so many individuals and businesses, […]

iSee project becomes the first completed state-supported pay for success project in Ohio

Press release provided by the Ohio Treasurer’s Office COLUMBUS – The Appalachia-based iSee project – the first pilot project launched under the ResultsOHIO pay for success model – has exceeded key performance metrics established at the project’s outset, according to the final evaluation released today by the University of Cincinnati Evaluation Services Center. In total, nearly 4,000 […]