Substandard housing is one of the numerous challenges that face persistent poverty areas, such as Appalachia. In order to address such needs with proper resources, it’s important to have a better
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Today at the Opportunity Finance Network Conference in DC President Bill Clinton presented a key note speech about the impact and importance of CDFIs in uplifting our country. President Clinton was
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One of the issues local leaders in Appalachia face on a regular basis is lack of access to capital and expertise due to a chronic underinvestment of the region. These leaders have the skill and
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Ensuring 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
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For 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
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Fahe 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
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Fahe’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,
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Appalachia 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
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The 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
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Join 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
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