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April is Fair Housing Month

April 20, 2021

For many, the month of April signals a seasonal awakening when the warmer temperatures of the coming spring begin to rouse nature from its wintertime hibernation.  However, for Fahe and our

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Combating Childhood Poverty in Appalachia

April 14, 2021

Fahe Members have fought to end child poverty in the region for decades. Now, families across Appalachia are counting on policymakers to rise to the challenge of this pervasive problem. As Americans

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Keeping the Connection in Tennessee during COVID-19

March 17, 2021

The unprecedented global COVID-19 crisis has been difficult for all of us, but the pandemic’s challenges hit harder for the most vulnerable and isolated in our communities. Seniors and others who

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A group of people are standing around someone signing the Community Reinvestment Act at a table.

Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act

February 19, 2021

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), enacted in 1977, is a critical tool throughout much of the country to ensure banks lend, invest, and provide services to low-income people. The CRA was brought

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An Appalachian town with a variety of houses and buildings. There is a fall mountain scape in the distance.

2020 Reflection on Impactful Partnerships: Wells Fargo’s Support of Persistent Poverty Communities Impacted by COVID-19

December 28, 2020

As we approach the New Year, we’re taking the time to look back and appreciate our accomplishments and partnerships.  It has been a highly unprecedented year and we’ve seen the COVID-19

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Fahe Survey Shows Even Families with Affordable Housing Face Financial Struggles during C-19

December 22, 2020

Fahe connects directly with families through our Loan Servicing department and Membership Network, which allows us to identify needs and swiftly take action to craft solutions that provide

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Letcher County Leadership Case Study

Leadership in Appalachia Case Study: Letcher County KY

November 25, 2020

Fahe released a case study in November entitled “Weaving Appalachia-Leadership in Letcher County.” The report documents the importance of leadership in the Fahe Network and how our local leaders

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Dave Kreher speaking at a People's Self Help Housing event.

Longtime Fahe Member Offers a Reflection on Fahe’s 40th Anniversary

October 14, 2020

Today’s blog was contributed by longtime friend of Fahe Dave Kreher. People’s Self-Help Housing, Inc. (PSHH) was incorporated in Lewis County, KY in 1982 and became a Fahe member in 1983. 

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A group of nine Fahe members in a meeting on Zoom.

Fahe Members Partner Nationally to Bring Financial Opportunity and Digital Inclusion to North Central West Virginia

October 9, 2020

Fahe Members Randolph County Housing Authority (RCHA) and Homeownership Center partnering with Highland Community Builders (HBC) and Rural LISC have launched their Digital Navigator program and a

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Fahe Network Participates in Discussions on Opportunities for Recovery Funding and Housing in West Virginia

October 2, 2020

On Monday, September 28th, Fahe staff and Members presented at the Virtual WV Recovery Housing Conference. This two-day event offered the opportunity for agencies, funders, and developers to discuss

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