When organizations achieve greater capacity, they can achieve greater impact in the communities they serve. As a backbone organization, Fahe provides expertise and services which allow our
Learn MoreEnsuring access to higher education in Appalachia is crucial. In 2017, as a part of our commitment to education in Appalachia, Fahe collaborated with Member Kentucky River Foothills Development
Learn MoreFor many, Brian Reppert is a staple in his home community of Madison County, KY. A Berea native, Brian followed in the footsteps of his parents and dedicated his life to education. For over 20
Learn MoreFahe is partnering with Rural LISC and three Fahe Members to open Financial Opportunity Centers (FOC) to serve communities on the southwest Virginia and northwest Tennessee border in Appalachia. The
Learn MoreFahe’s mission to eliminate persistent poverty in Appalachia includes addressing the drug crisis through increased access to recovery services. Led by Fahe’s Strategic Programs department,
Learn MoreAppalachia and other persistent poverty areas face an urgent need for funding to support affordable housing. This information is nothing new for the people who live and work in these areas, but it
Learn MoreThe following post was prepared by Fahe’s Research Director, Katy Stigers. She provides a brief overview of the recently conducted study performed by the Virginia Center for Housing Research
Learn MoreJoin Jim King, President of Fahe, and Mel Jones, Research Scientist and Associate Director of the Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR) at Virginia Tech as they discuss the findings and
Learn MoreDuring this month we look back at the 1968 Fair Housing Act, which was intended to help protect buyers and renters from landlord and seller discrimination, making it unlawful to refuse to sell or
Learn MoreFahe is excited to be participating in the Rural Places, Rural Spaces policy forum in Mississippi on February 11 and 12th. We’ve learned that while Appalachia is unique in many ways, our region’s
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