Food pantry fund responds to food insecurity needs through Meigs County schools
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Volunteers helping with the first distribution at the Meigs County Schools Food Pantry included, (left to right) Jack Musser, Cameron Davis, Jennifer Sheets, James Sheets, Barbara Musser, Chrissy Musser (partially hidden), and Maggie Musser.
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“Delivery man Dan” is pictured after dropping off the first donation of Snowville Creamery milk to the Meigs County Schools food pantry.
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Subcommittee members Barbara Musser, Tricia McNickle, and Laura Sheets are pictured preparing for the first distribution of food at the Meigs County Schools Food Pantry.
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Feb 27, 2021
QUAKER CITY, Ohio Ohio Hills Health Services is among the first organizations to be featured on the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s new Cause Connector giving site.
Cause Connector is a charitable matchmaking site, created to help more donors support local nonprofit projects in Appalachian Ohio. On Cause Connector, donors can easily search for projects serving their local community across the areas of arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services.
Ohio Hills Health Services work is being highlighted on Cause Connector. The funding received by OHHS will enable the Quaker City Family Health Center to purchase a generator. The pandemic has emphasized the importance for being prepared in case of an emergency. To remain open during a weather or natural disaster the Quaker City Family Health Center needs to have a generator to power lights, heating and cooling, medical equipment, and other n
Gallia Fair Board raising funds for pig pens
By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham - khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com
An exhibitor competes in the show ring with her market hog at the 2019 Gallia County Jr. Fair.
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GALLIPOLIS The Gallia County Fair Board launched a new fundraiser on Wednesday to purchase new pig pens.
Newly-elected board member Amy Johnson said the project was launched with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio at www.causeconnector.org. Johnson said the board is looking to raise $5,000 for pig pen panels, which can be moved to a new fair grounds location in the future.
When someone makes a donation on Cause Connector, half of the gift will go to the selected project and the other half will support the foundation’s I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund to provide funds for future projects and scholarships.
From staff reports
NELSONVILLE The I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville have announced $350,000 in grant awards designed to strengthen youth resiliency in Appalachian Ohio.
Given the critical role of childhood development on lifelong well being, and the extraordinary challenges youth face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, grants address the social, economic, educational and health challenges faced by young people in the region.
FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund and OHFN partnered to fund organizations serving youth across Appalachian Ohio.
“We are grateful for the important work of the organizations supported through this partnership. These projects will increase protective factors supporting youth in building academic success, self-esteem, coping skills, and healthy relationships, while expanding access to basic needs and services,” said Susan Beaudry, OHFN vice president
Grants awarded to strengthen youth resiliency in Appalachian Ohio
NELSONVILLE The
I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN) are pleased to announce $350,000 in grant awards to strengthen youth resiliency in Appalachian Ohio. Given the critical role of childhood development on lifelong wellbeing, and the extraordinary challenges youth face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, grants address the social, economic, educational, and health challenges faced by young people in the region.
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I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund and OHFN partnered to fund organizations serving youth across Appalachian Ohio.