We believe that everyone has a part to play. Because that’s how real change happens.
Everyday there are people and organizations around the county that are making a positive difference. They give time, money, donations. They have expertise, learned and lived. They start movements or respond to crisis. They create programs, they build systems. They each contribute something valuable.
Our perspective: Through collaborations, we can create solutions.
We believe this is the key to addressing longstanding challenges and pursuing extraordinary opportunities. Our role is to support the connections and coordination, to ensure the community is engaged and participating, and to fuel a system that harmonizes and mobilizes the county’s strengths and resources.
This work will change lives, build communities, and shape our future.
Our perspective,
our promise.
Our promise is to build on the strengths of the county for now and in the future.
Investing in
strengths.
Our goal is to partner with others with a shared commitment to the future of Athens County.
Connect potential
with resources.
We cultivate resources and relationships that will advance change in the county.
We don’t have all the answers,
which is why we ask big questions.
These are the questions that drive us. We enable participation. We form connections. We cultivate collaborations. We’ve been building a practice that embraces engagement because we believe in the power of co-creating for impact.
ACF seeks collaborators.
Will you join us?
pull up a chair: there's one for everyone.

Engage.
We can’t do this work alone. We need the strengths of people and organizations throughout Athens County. Care about the future of our county? Share in our mission?
Give.
By joining ACF as a donor, you are investing in a strong future for Athens County. Your gift ensures that critical needs are met while viable solutions are developed.
Apply.
Our grants fuel promising and productive work in Athens County. Resources are paired with access to other thought leaders, game changers, and social change champions.