October 25, 2021
Published by Sara Morgan at October 25, 2021
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Addressing Philanthropic Blind Spots

Philanthropy has a rural blind spot (SSIR Spring 2021).   According to Robert Atkins, Sarah Allred, and Daniel Hart, the distance of the wealthiest philanthropies, which are […]
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July 19, 2021
Published by Sarah Weintraub at July 19, 2021
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Calculating Inequality: The Paradox of Rural Poverty and Federal Income Limits

Policymakers have long grappled with the challenge of judiciously marshalling taxpayer resources to support the communities and programs where public investments will have the strongest impact. […]
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May 27, 2014
Published by Aaron Phelps at May 27, 2014
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Poverty and the Elderly

Poverty is one of the many challenges facing our aging population in Appalachia. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand how much need there is for our seniors.  […]
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May 6, 2014
Published by Aaron Phelps at May 6, 2014
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Aging Summit

On April 30th Fahe hosted a summit on Aging in Kingsport, Tennessee.  The purpose of the summit was to get housing providers, policy makers, and service […]
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March 19, 2014
Published by Aaron Phelps at March 19, 2014
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Salmon Patties are the Worst Food Ever

Salmon patties are the worst food ever.  When I was 5 years old, these browned crispy flat discs made an appearance on my dinner plate every […]
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March 4, 2014
Published by Aaron Phelps at March 4, 2014
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An Easy Life

There is a stigma about poverty and those who suffer it.  Some believe that the impoverished don’t try hard enough, that they would rather be lazy […]
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January 6, 2014
Published by Aaron Phelps at January 6, 2014
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January is Poverty Awareness Month

Poverty in Appalachia is a serious problem that affects families in a disproportionate manner. Fahe joins other organizations across the country in recognizing January as Poverty […]
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August 27, 2013
Published by Aaron Phelps at August 27, 2013
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The Importance of Clean Water

  Straight piping is when wastewater is released from a home directly into the ground or local water supplies due to lack of access to a […]
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August 8, 2013
Published by Aaron Phelps at August 8, 2013
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5 Ways to Support Appalachia

There are many communities in Appalachia that can benefit from a helping hand.  If you’re looking for a way to help, below you’ll find 5 easy […]
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July 3, 2013
Published by Aaron Phelps at July 3, 2013
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Rebuilding Appalachia

Last week I heard Rip Rapson, President and CEO of Kresge Foundation, speak about the role of philanthropy in rebuilding Detroit (full text: Expanding Opprotunities in […]
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