Collaboration is essential to everything we do at Fahe.
As we work to build thriving Appalachian communities, we embrace the old proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” We form long-term partnerships with a variety of mission-driven organizations, funders, investors, governmental entities, and individuals who support our efforts to reverse years of disinvestment and systemic poverty in Appalachia.
If you are interested in joining our efforts to empower communities throughout our region, there are several ways you can partner with us.
Fahe connects foundations and governmental entities with our Network of more than 50 Member organizations, which are led by people who live and work in the communities they serve. Thanks to our Members’ expertise and first-hand knowledge of local needs, we are well-equipped to ensure that grants and investments create the greatest impact possible.
Fahe is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), which means we provide finance to help projects, people, and places that struggle to access traditional banking and investing options. Investments in Fahe’s Community Loan Fund earn competitive returns and finance projects that transform lives, such as affordable housing, medical clinics, senior centers, and more. To date, we’ve repaid 100% of every investment we’ve ever received.
Fahe’s Research Team collaborates with external partners to collect, analyze, and share high-quality data within the region. This data helps shape funding opportunities and policies that can bring about positive change in Appalachia.
Our in-house team of economic development professionals partners with communities to help them access resources and manage projects such as affordable housing and infrastructure development. We are experts in packaging and administering grants from various sources, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Appalachian Regional Commission.