News & Events

Flooding Highlights Urgent Need for Smarter Federal Housing Investment in Central Appalachia

February 18, 2025

Over the past weekend, severe flooding devastated communities across Kentucky, Southern West Virginia, Southwest Virginia, and Tennessee. Once again, our region faces loss and uncertainty. While Fahe

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Positioning Fahe as the First Call for Housing Policy

February 17, 2025

At the start of each year, state legislators convene to set policy priorities and budgets. For Fahe’s advocacy work, this is a critical time to engage policymakers in conversations about housing

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Fahe in the News: Key Stories You Don’t Want to Miss

February 14, 2025

At Fahe, we are committed to raising awareness about the housing challenges facing Appalachia and the transformative work being done by our network. Recently, Fahe and our Members have been featured

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Considering Black Appalachian History Then and Now
An interview with Fahe Board Member at Large Adam Dickson

February 3, 2025

The bookshelf in Adam Dickson’s office holds a prominent sign reading “Good Trouble” — a phrase that originated with Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon who served more than three decades in

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Fahe Receives $12 Million Grant from MacKenzie Scott
Unrestricted funds to support Fahe’s new housing challenge

January 14, 2025

Berea, KENTUCKY, January 14, 2024–Fahe is proud to announce a transformative $12 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, awarded through the Yield Giving foundation. This flexible

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Gov. Beshear Encourages Eastern Kentucky Flood Survivors To Apply for Housing Support

January 6, 2025

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of an online form for Eastern Kentucky flood survivors to apply for housing support. The form, available at housingcantwait.org, allows applicants to

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Inspiring New Financing Creates a Path to Homeownership for Underserved Communities

November 26, 2024

How can homeownership be more accessible, affordable, and equitable for all? Communities of color and low wealth borrowers face many barriers to homeownership. As a member of the Equitable

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Rising to Meet the Housing Crisis in Appalachia: A DreamBuild initiative takes shape
A Continuing Series

November 22, 2024

Tom Manning-Beavin, President & CEO of Frontier Kentucky, is piloting a new way to build homes that holds much promise for people recovering from the historic 2022 floods in Eastern Kentucky and

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Farah Ahmad Appointed as new President of Partners for Rural Transformation, Bringing Expertise in Policy and Rural Economic Development

November 13, 2024

Partners for Rural Transformation (PRT), a coalition of six Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) serving persistently poor and rural communities, is excited to announce the

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Fahe Joins H.O.M.E.S., Inc. at Groundbreaking Event Showcasing Net Zero Homes at Thompson Branch

November 8, 2024

Fahe staff joined in the celebration of progress in flood recovery in Letcher County at The Cottages at Thompson Branch on October 30 in Whitesburg, KY alongside Fahe Member H.O.M.E.S., Inc., Team

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