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From College Campus to Kentucky’s Largest Recovery Center—Finding New Purpose in Second Chances

30 Jul 2021

As Crown Recovery Center Opens, Fahe is Building Renewed Opportunity for More Than Just Vacant Classrooms It was a discouraging day in 2016 when Washington County, Kentucky lost one of its most

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Calculating Inequality: The Paradox of Rural Poverty and Federal Income Limits

19 Jul 2021

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. In

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Building the American Dream Requires a Foundation in Strong Communities

7 Jun 2021

By Supporting Robust Local Workforces and Attainable Pathways to Home Ownership, Fahe is Building Strong Communities Together Every Day with Partners like NeighborWorks America The work of supporting

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When Floodwaters Rise, Fahe Members Answer the Call to Render Aid and Rebuild their Communities

27 May 2021

In the Face of Disaster, Partnership Housing Inc. Finds New Purpose in Community Development Expertise, Restoring the Promise of Safe Housing amid Uncertainty March 1st, 2021 is a date many families

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Fahe Members Virtually Gather at Spring Retreat to Talk Strategy for “Building on Our Foundation”

11 May 2021

2020 Challenged the Fahe Network in Ways No One Could Predict. But Our Members Not Only Rose to Meet the Challenge—They’re Emerging Even Stronger. May 11, 2021 The annual Fahe Spring Retreat is a

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April is Fair Housing Month

20 Apr 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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Keeping the Connection in Tennessee during COVID-19

17 Mar 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

19 Feb 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

28 Dec 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

22 Dec 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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