Author Archives: Shayne Lopez

Leadership Athens County 2022-2023: Apply Now!

Leadership Athens County 2022-2023: Apply Now!

Apply now to be a part of the Leadership Athens County 2022-2023 Cohort! Join your fellow community members and the Athens County Foundation on a journey of learning, networking, leadership, and skill-building! Leadership Athens County is a nine-month program designed to build your knowledge, capacity, and commitment to leadership in our community. The program begins […]

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Racial Equity Fund Grants Program

Racial Equity Fund Grants Program

The Racial Equity Fund of Athens County is now accepting grant applications! Launched in 2021, the Racial Equity Fund is a vehicle for supporting anti–racism and racial equity in Athens County. The Racial Equity Fund supports anti–racist educational projects and community programs, as well as builds capacity and opportunities for People of the Global Majority* […]

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ATCO Legacy Fund RFP Proposals: Deadline Extended to June 1st

ATCO Legacy Fund RFP Proposals: Deadline Extended to June 1st

        ATCO Legacy Fund Request For Proposal (RFP) Spring 2022 Introduction The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD), in partnership with the Athens County Foundation, is proud to announce the 2022 Spring Request for Proposals (RFP) for the ATCO Legacy Fund. ATCO, which was the ACBDD’s adult services program for nearly 50 years, was […]

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Joyce Lewis Named 2021 Senior of the Year

Joyce Lewis Named 2021 Senior of the Year

Joyce Lewis   The Athens County Foundation (ACF) and the Athens Jaycees Senior Fund Advisory Board awarded the 2021 Senior of the Year award to Joyce Lewis for her support for senior citizens in Athens County for over three decades.   In her work at the United Seniors of Athens County, Joyce has been serving […]

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Dr. Sheila Williams is Athens County’s 2021 Woman of the Year

Dr. Sheila Williams is Athens County’s 2021 Woman of the Year

Dr. Sheila Williams   The Athens County Foundation Women’s Fund awarded the 2021 Woman of the Year Award to Dr. Sheila Williams for her contributions to behavioral health in Athens County over the course of her lifetime.   A practicing counselor in Athens County since 1976, Dr. Sheila Williams has impacted the lives of countless […]

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REGISTER | A Celebration of Community

REGISTER | A Celebration of Community

  The Athens County Foundation invites you to a celebration of the outstanding people of our community!   March 24, 2022 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Stuart’s Opera House Please RSVP by March 4, 2022.   Honoring: Senior of the Year Award Winner Woman of the Year Award Winner Cornwell Award Winner   Hors d’oeuvres, […]

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Fall2021 Grant Applications Deadline Extended

Fall2021 Grant Applications Deadline Extended

The deadline for submission for Fall2021 funding requests is extended to next Friday, October 22, 2021. Please contact us at info@athensfoundation.org or set an appointment with Eleni or Shayne to learn more about our funding programs.

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VIDEO| FY21-22 Grant Information with Eleni Zulia

John Glazer Impact Fund to Award $25k to Support Local Impact Businesses

John Glazer Impact Fund to Award $25k to Support Local Impact Businesses

The John Glazer Impact Fund is allocating up to $25K of its principle in grants, in an average distribution of $5-7K per grant, for local impact businesses or impact business model development.  The fund accepts proposals on a competitive basis and does not guarantee disbursement in any grant cycle.  The fund advisory committee seeks competitive […]

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Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 Cycle

Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 Cycle

                     Athens County Foundation Launches Fall Grant Program Joint Announcement from Athens County Foundation and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville   Athens, OH, August 25 – Every day throughout Athens County, nonprofit organizations make a difference in our communities and improve the lives of those they serve. The Athens […]

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