Author Archives: Susan

Sam Jones receives Cornwell Award Honor

Sam Jones receives Cornwell Award Honor

The Athens Foundation Foster B. Cornwell Awards are named for the local attorney who was instrumental in the growth of the Foundation and philanthropy in Athens County. We are honored to recognize Sam Jones for his work in Glouster and Trimble to promote philanthropy and the welfare of people living there. We recognize your vision […]

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Leadership Athens County Class of 2016 – 2017 Graduates

Leadership Athens County Class of 2016 – 2017 Graduates

  Congratulations to the Leadership Athens County Class of 2016-2017! This year’s class of 24 individuals from various backgrounds brought perspectives on how we can work together to address important community issues here in Athens County.  As with years prior, they explored our area’s economic, political, social and cultural landscapes through discussions, tours, simulations, and conversations with community leaders. They […]

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Ada Woodson Adams received the 2017 Foster B. Cornwell Award

Ada Woodson Adams received the 2017 Foster B. Cornwell Award

On May 11, 2017, the Athens County Foundation recognized Ada Woodson Adams for her lifetime of service to the community and to philanthropy by selecting her for this year’s Foster B. Cornwell award. Adams was born in Nelsonville, Ohio, and is an alumna of Ohio University where she earned a B.S. in Education.  Early in […]

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Hosting a Community Conversation

Hosting a Community Conversation

Change is hard for most of us. My community is particularly challenged by change. In fact, in one recent issue of our local newspaper three stories ran that amplified the voice of a few loud citizens who opposed three separate new proposals in our community. In our communities and even our country conversations with those […]

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2017 Spring Grants

2017 Spring Grants

The Athens County Foundation will host their 2017 Spring Donor Celebration on Thursday, May 11, 2017, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. (Add to Calendar) at The Lodge at Hocking College located at 15770 SR 691, Nelsonville, OH 45764. We will honor the Foster B. Cornwell Person of the Year and award our Spring grants in partnership with […]

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Janalee Stock Named 2017 Woman of the Year

Janalee Stock Named 2017 Woman of the Year

Janalee Stock was recently named the 2017 Woman of the Year by the Women’s Fund of the Athens County Foundation. Stock a retired Athens City Schools nurse and community activist was nominated by Rebecca Robinson – Miller and Andrea Reik. She will receive the Woman of the Year award for her courageous voice. She makes […]

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NEW FUND – William Beale Legacy Fund

NEW FUND – William Beale Legacy Fund

The family of William Beale announces the creation of the William Beale Legacy Fund at the Athens County Foundation.  The new $150,000 fund will be used for investment in direct carbon footprint reduction innovations, including startups, discrete projects, and services. Carol Beale said, “I’m pleased with this opportunity to keep my husband’s passion and vision […]

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Athens County Foundation to host Fundraising for Non-Profit Boards Training

Athens County Foundation to host Fundraising for Non-Profit Boards Training

Fundraising for Boards 2.0: The Plan!  On April 13th, 2017 from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Dairy Barn, join seasoned experts Libby Villavicencio and Susan Urano for a glass of wine and a bite to eat as they walk you through writing your own comprehensive fundraising plan. What are the components of a plan? Who […]

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Women’s Fund Hosting 2017 Spring Luncheon

Women’s Fund Hosting 2017 Spring Luncheon

Join the Women’s Fund of the Athens County Foundation at their 2017 Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT Add to Calendar at the Athens Country Club, 7606 Country Club Rd. Athens, OH 45701.  The Advisory Board of the Women’s Fund will share updates on their grantees, goal progress, as […]

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Don Linder named 2017 Leadership Athens County Alumni of the Year

Don Linder named 2017 Leadership Athens County Alumni of the Year

Don Linder was named the 2017 Leadership Athens County Alumni of the Year on Friday, March 3rd by the Athens County Foundation. Co-owner, broker, and Realtor at LCR Realty, Linder is an alumnus of the Leadership Athens County Class of 2008.  Linder was nominated by employee and current Leadership Athens County class participant Meranda Chesser.  When […]

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