Jane Cavarozzi joins the Athens County Foundation Board of Directors!

Shayne Lopez • March 23, 2021

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 her community. She is the board president and founding member of the Glouster Revitalization Organization, (GRO).  GRO is a 501c3 founded in 2019 working on revitalization projects in Glouster Ohio.

Jane believes that with job expansion, community engagement, and economic diversity the economic standing of our most vulnerable community members can be improved. She works on projects that are intended to have a net effect of increased employment, small business growth, and neighborhood renewal. Jane has an extensive operational background including over 25 years in senior operations and organizational leadership roles. Jane resides in Glouster Ohio near Burr Oak, with her wife Kara Tripp. Jane enjoys roasting coffee, hiking the local trails, boating, and spending time with Kara and their 2 dogs. 

Welcome to the Foundation, Jane!

 

Celebration of Community

By Emily Prince • March 26, 2026
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RCIF Applications Open

By Shayne Lopez • March 19, 2026
We are pleased to announce that the Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) Spring 2026 grant cycle is now open. Applications will be accepted until April 19, 2026. RCIF supports communities where Rocky Brands employees live and work, directing funding to projects in Nelsonville, Buchtel, Haydenville, Trimble, Murray City, Glouster, Carbon Hill, and surrounding areas. Since 2013, the fund has partnered with the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation to match charitable contributions from Rocky Brands employees.  Eligible applicants include organizations serving Nelsonville, nearby villages, and the broader counties of Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, and Washington. Funding priorities are as follows: Children’s welfare and education Hunger School programs Senior citizens Developmental disabilities Community development and infrastructure Housing initiatives Animal welfare Community beautification Environmental programs Please note that funding is limited, with a total of $50,000 available. We encourage interested organizations to apply early and reach out with any questions.

March Message to our donors

By Emily Prince • March 11, 2026
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