Jenny Stotts is Athens’ 2020 Woman of the Year
Jenny Stotts is Athens’ 2020 Woman of the Year
The Athens Foundation Women’s Fund awards the 2020 Woman of the Year award to Jenny Stotts, Executive Director of the Athens CASA/GAL Program. Jenny Stotts is a remarkable young professional who has positively impacted the youth of our community through the CASA/GAL program. She has been the Executive Director of the program since 2013 and […]
Read MoreNellia Underwood is 2020 Senior of the Year
Nellia Underwood is 2020 Senior of the Year
The Athens County Foundation and the Athens Jaycees Senior Fund Advisory Board award the 2020 Senior of the Year award to Nellia Underwood for her volunteerism and commitment to service to the Athens County Community! Nellia, an Athens resident of Malaysian-Filipino descent, has been living in the area for 27 years. During her time in […]
Read MoreHonoring John: The John Glazer Impact Fund
Honoring John: The John Glazer Impact Fund
To say that John Glazer was special to us is an understatement. We will miss the twinkle in his eye as he brainstormed a good idea, his empathetic approach to helping others, and the way he brought out the best in everyone lucky enough to know him. Help us honor John and sustain his legacy […]
Read MoreWATCH | Info video on Fall 2020 Grant Cycle
WATCH | Info video on Fall 2020 Grant Cycle
If you’re in the middle of completing the Fall 2020 Grant application or still undecided if you’re applying, this video is for you! Our Director of Programs and Engagement, Eleni Zulia, answers frequently asked questions, shares tips on completing the application forms, and gives advice on how you can write a competitive and compelling grant […]
Read MoreACF Receives National Standard Accreditation
ACF Receives National Standard Accreditation
We are pleased to announce that the Athens County Foundation has recently been accredited with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®—the highest standards for philanthropic excellence! We work to support the causes our community cares about, from supporting food pantries and art programs to developing local leaders through the Leadership Athens County program and supporting […]
Read MoreAthens County Foundation Extends Response Fund and Launches Fall Grant Program
Athens County Foundation Extends Response Fund and Launches Fall Grant Program
Athens, OH, September 14 – These challenging times call for community connection and creative solutions. The Athens County Foundation (ACF) and partner organizations are responding by adapting grantmaking processes to best support nonprofits throughout Athens County. In partnership with the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, Rocky Community Improvement Fund, and Sisters Health Foundation, ACF is extending the Response […]
Read MoreMeet our New Director of Program and Engagement, Eleni!
Meet our New Director of Program and Engagement, Eleni!
We are pleased to announce that Eleni Zulia is joining us as the new Director of Program and Engagement! A longtime Athens resident, Eleni is joining the Foundation with over 15 years of professional experience in development, research, strategic communication, relationship management, and project management. She is an Ohio University alumna with a Bachelor’s degree in […]
Read MoreEmergency Response Update – July 31, 2020
Emergency Response Update – July 31, 2020
UPDATE #4 We have awarded over $159,000 in Emergency Response Grants to 29 organizations who are implementing emergency response programs in Athens County. To date, the majority of our funds support health and human service programs. These programs cover a wide range of initiatives: from the procurement of PPE and sanitation supplies […]
Read MoreEffects of COVID-19 Felt Across Appalachian Ohio’s Nonprofits
Effects of COVID-19 Felt Across Appalachian Ohio’s Nonprofits
Nonprofits Identify Needs in Broadband Access and Serving Youth Appalachian Ohio – The reverberating effects of COVID-19 have been felt in every community across the country. In Appalachian Ohio, where nonprofit and other community organizations already worked pre-pandemic with the added challenge of far fewer available philanthropic dollars to invest in their […]
Read MoreImpacts of the 2020 COVID 19 Pandemic on Athens Area Nonprofits
Impacts of the 2020 COVID 19 Pandemic on Athens Area Nonprofits
The Athens County Foundation along with our partners at the Appalachian Ohio Funders Network (Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, Sisters Health Foundation, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland), recently surveyed all nonprofits in Appalachian Ohio to measure the effects of the pandemic. The survey revealed key issues affecting areas […]
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