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Fahe Recovery Programs Featured in Journal of Appalachian Health

July 12, 2019

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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Summary of Issues Facing Rural Housing

Rural Housing Memo

June 14, 2019

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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VCHR Housing Needs Assessment in Central Appalachia

May 2, 2019

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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Appalachia Housing Needs Assessment Webinar

Appalachia Housing Needs Assessment Webinar

April 30, 2019

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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Knoxville HFH

Everyone Deserves the Opportunity of Fair Housing

April 11, 2019

During 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

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Beattyville Woodlands

Beattyville Housing Addressing Full Spectrum of Housing Needs in Lee County

December 18, 2018

Fahe Member Beattyville Housing and Development Corporation (BHDC) hosted an open house to celebrate the completion of a new duplex project which brings much-needed, quality housing to the residents

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Five multi color one-story houses in a row.

Health, Home, and Hope – A Thriving Community Can Reduce the Risk of Addiction

December 10, 2018

It’s rare that someone’s obituary becomes a worldwide phenomenon, particularly when the deceased is an ordinary resident of a rural community. But the recent death of 30-year-old mother Madelyn

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Freddie Mac Expands Sweat Equity Parameters in Home Possible Program

November 21, 2018

Freddie Mac has announced an exciting expansion in its Home Possible sweat equity parameter in regards to closing costs and down payments.  Homebuyers have always had the option of utilizing sweat

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Fahe Proud to Partner with Groups Supporting Children’s Health and Educational Attainment

October 2, 2017

Children who have access to safe, affordable housing and a local support system grow up healthier, happier, and have greater opportunities in life.  In honor of National Child Health Day, which

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Kilbourn home

JustChoice Lending is for All Families in Appalachia

August 11, 2017

Fahe’s vision for Appalachia is that everyone – no matter background or income level – should experience financial stability. That’s why our mortgage division, JustChoice Lending (JCL),

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