The 2019 Fahe Annual meeting was a huge success thanks to our Members, partners, and friends who joined us for the experience. We would like to thank NeighborWorks America for partnering with us on the on the Rural Initiatives Conference. This collaboration provided Fahe Members and rural practitioners from around the country the opportunity to network and share knowledge and expertise that will increase their ability to serve and uplift our communities.
Impact
Each year the Fahe Annual Meeting provides not only workshops and training, but also provides a reflection and celebration of the accomplishments of the past year. In FY2019, the Fahe Network served 80,000 people in Appalachia with a total direct investment of $320 Million.
Special Guests
Every year we invite special guests who speak or present on topics which reinforce and strengthen the knowledge and expertise of the attendees. This year we were pleased to be joined by:
Regional Tours
This year also allowed several of our Members to directly show the impact of their work through three guided tours to Knoxville, rural Tennessee, and rural Kentucky. During these day-long tours participants learned more about the challenges of the regions and how the Fahe Network leverages resources to create lasting change in the region.
Awards
The Fahe Annual Meeting is also the time we acknowledge outstanding Members and partners who go above and beyond in their service and support of Appalachia. The full list of award recipients can be found here: https://fahe.org/fahe-annual-meeting-2019-awards/ .
We are thankful for another year to celebrate our accomplishments with Members, partners, and friends. The Annual Meeting isn’t just a time to learn and reflect, but also a time for us to look ahead and plan for the challenges and rewarding work ahead as we continue to uplift and reinvest in Appalachia.
Photos
Photos from the event can be found here: 2019 Fahe Annual Meeting Photos
Sponsors
We would also like to give thanks to our sponsors whose support helps us to host such events which empower our local leaders:
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Breakout Session Sponsors:
Friend of Fahe Sponsors: