Over $60K awarded to connect Appalachian Ohioans with nature
Staff Report
NELSONVILLE The Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded over $60,000 in grant awards to support public and nonprofit organizations in their work to connect Appalachian Ohioans to nature.
“We were inspired by the ideas and passion that shined through each of these projects focused on connecting more of Appalachian Ohio’s people with the region’s many natural treasures,” said FAO’s President & CEO Cara Dingus Brook. “We look forward to all the ways these efforts will help more of the region’s people connect with the benefits of nature and encourage greater appreciation of all our region has to offer.”
Over $60K awarded to connect Appalachian Ohioans with nature
Staff Report
NELSONVILLE The Environmental Stewardship Pillar of Prosperity at the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) has awarded over $60,000 in grant awards to support public and nonprofit organizations in their work to connect Appalachian Ohioans to nature.
“We were inspired by the ideas and passion that shined through each of these projects focused on connecting more of Appalachian Ohio’s people with the region’s many natural treasures,” said FAO’s President & CEO Cara Dingus Brook. “We look forward to all the ways these efforts will help more of the region’s people connect with the benefits of nature and encourage greater appreciation of all our region has to offer.”
Square One receives funding for renovations
By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham - khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com
OHIO VALLEY Square One, a local resource center serving Gallia, Meigs and Jackson counties in Ohio, was recently awarded a grant from the Gallia County Community Foundation.
Square One is currently a resource center for anybody in need. Ashley Durst, director of Square One, said the organization aims to be a shelter for victims of domestic violence and homelessness.
“Right now, we are operating as a drop-in resource center,” Durst said. “So anybody in need, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, regardless of gender, can stop in and get the resources that they need to be able to make progress in their life.”
Square One receives funding for renovations
By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham - khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com
OHIO VALLEY Square One, a local resource center serving Gallia, Meigs and Jackson counties in Ohio, was recently awarded a grant from the Gallia County Community Foundation.
Square One is currently a resource center for anybody in need. Ashley Durst, director of Square One, said the organization aims to be a shelter for victims of domestic violence and homelessness.
“Right now, we are operating as a drop-in resource center,” Durst said. “So anybody in need, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, regardless of gender, can stop in and get the resources that they need to be able to make progress in their life.”