Susan, Bruce, and Will Mitchell Fund
Susan, Bruce, and Will Mitchell Fund
Susan and Bruce Mitchell have recently chosen to donate $100,000 to the Athens County Foundation to give back to the community that has given so much to them. The Susan, Bruce, and Will Mitchell Unrestricted Fund will provide grants to the community in perpetuity. Both came to Athens in the 1970s to attend Ohio University […]
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Lasher Barnette Women’s Leadership Scholarship Fund
Mary Elizabeth Lasher Barnette Women’s Leadership Scholarship Fund
The Mary Elizabeth Lasher Barnette Women’s Leadership Scholarship Fund was established by the daughters of Mary Elizabeth Lasher Barnette to honor their mother’s leadership and devotion to the journalism profession and to Ohio University. The daughter of Elizabeth Siddons and George Starr Lasher, Mrs. Barnette grew up in Athens. She became the first […]
Read MoreCongratulations to the Leadership Athens County Class of 2014-2015!
Congratulations to the Leadership Athens County Class of 2014-2015!
The Athens Foundation would like to congratulate the 9th Annual Leadership Athens County Class of 2014-2015. We are very proud of their commitment to the Athens Community: gaining a deeper knowledge of Athens County, creating a vast network of peers and honing personal leadership skills this while in this program. (Back row L toR: Jake […]
Read MoreATCO Legacy Fund 2021| Funding Opportunity for projects benefiting people with I/DD
ATCO Legacy Fund 2021| Funding Opportunity for projects benefiting people with I/DD
Spring 2021 Funding Cycle The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD), in partnership with the Athens County Foundation, is proud to announce the 2021 Spring Request for Proposals (RFP) for the ATCO Legacy Fund. The Athens County Foundation is providing administrative support to the ATCO Legacy Fund’s grant process. For questions or concerns, […]
Read MoreLeadership Athens County NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for Class of 2021-2022!
Leadership Athens County NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for Class of 2021-2022!
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 with a two-day retreat on September 30 and October 1, then once-per-month classes […]
Read MoreACF Expands Response Fund to Address Racial Equity
ACF Expands Response Fund to Address Racial Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed urgency to address long-standing challenges in Athens County, including racial equity. In response, the Athens County Foundation (ACF) Board of Directors recently approved expanding Response Fund grants in support of projects that advance and promote racial equity in Athens County. Initially launched to meet acute needs caused by the pandemic, ACF found that a flexible funding source such as the Response Fund can be deployed to meet other […]
Read MoreSusan Urano Receives 2020 Cornwell Award
Susan Urano Receives 2020 Cornwell Award
Susan Urano began working for the Athens Foundation in 2003 as Executive Director and retired from her position in May of 2019. However, she has been an instrumental part of navigating the organization through the recent pandemic as a part-time consultant. In recognition of her service to the Foundation, and the community, the Athens County […]
Read MoreJane Cavarozzi joins the Athens County Foundation Board of Directors!
Jane Cavarozzi joins the Athens County Foundation Board of Directors!
Jane Cavarozzi is the founder of Dirty Girl Coffee, LLC a social enterprise, located in Glouster Ohio. As a part of Dirty Girl Coffee’s social mission, Jane works to facilitate efforts with local businesses, developers, funding sources, and the like to influence revitalization, economic development, and the economic progress of women and vulnerable populations in […]
Read MoreJenny 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 […]
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