Together, we’ve already made so much possible.
Each funded project was made possible by the generosity of people like you.
The first round of Cause Connector projects closed on April 9, 2021. Together, organization across Appalachian Ohio received over $250,000 towards their projects of today, funding 88 projects impacting all 32 Appalachian Ohio counties. Half of each gift went to support a project of the donor’s choosing to begin making an impact right away. The other half of each gift was invested in the I’m a Child of Appalachia Fund to pursue the greatest needs and most promising opportunities in our communities for generations to come.
In 2022, all dollars raised through Cause Connector will go to the projects of today, helping organizations launch new programs, expand existing initiatives, or bring long-held dreams to fruition.
When you donate...
You support nonprofits and their projects across Appalachian Ohio.
Health & Human Services
Meigs County Schools Food Pantry
Meigs County Foundation $20 provides food to one family each month through distributions at their school sites.
Environmental Stewardship
A Day in the Ring
Vinton County 4-H Advisory Council Support an opportunity for youth and adults with developmental differences to experience 4-H at the Vinton County Junior Fair.
Health & Human Services
Dragon’s Den
West Union Elementary Help provide clothing and other basic needs items to students at West Union Elementary.
Health & Human Services
Blessings in a Backpack – Meigs Local
Blessings in a Backpack Provide food to students through Blessings in a Backpack.
Environmental Stewardship
Summer Outreach 2022
United Plant Savers Support support Summer programming for Appalachian Ohio plant conservation and education!
Arts & Culture
Instruments for the Buckeye Trail Band Boosters
Buckeye Trail Band Boosters Support band instruments for the Buckeye Trail Warriors.
Community & Economic Development
Courthouse Christmas Lights
Harrison County Tourism Council Support the annual Courthouse Christmas Light display!
Education
Eastern Middle and High School Band Program
Eastern Local School District Make some noise for the Eastern Local Band as they help students learn what they love.
Environmental Stewardship
Mulberry Community Garden Expansion Project
Meigs County Farmers Market LLC Support the community garden as it works to expand and make fresh food available for diverse communities.
Education
Video Game Console
Jackson City Library Support the Jackson Library as they level up in creating a safe and fun space for the community.
Arts & Culture
Summer Arts Programs
French Art Colony Providing hands-on learning opportunities for students in art, science, theatre, music, dance, storytelling, and cooking/baking in Gallia County!
Community & Economic Development
Urban Mission Works Program for Shelter Guests
Urban Mission Ministries, Inc. Connect Urban Mission Ministries shelter guests with life skills and job readiness programming.
Community & Economic Development
Thornville Activity Committee – Special Events
Village of Thornville Bring back special events in Thornville!
Education
Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties
United Way of Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties Help provide books to children in Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties!
Health & Human Services
Caldwell Community Weekend Backpack Program
Caldwell United Methodist Church Provide food for food insecure Caldwell area children.
Arts & Culture
Wellston Band to Disney
Wellston High School Marching Band Provide the last dollars needed for five students to join their band at Disney!
Education
Robotics Coding and Exploration
After School Discovery Support After School Discovery to provide STEM enrichment opportunities to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students.
Community & Economic Development
Samaritan Center Flooring
Samaritan Center Help support the Samaritan Center in improvements to continue serving the community.
Community & Economic Development
Turnout Gear Lockers
Lewisville Community Volunteer Fire Department Support gear lockers for volunteer firefighters in the Lewisville Community VFD firehouse.
Health & Human Services
Summer Feeding Program
Washington Morgan Community Action Program Provide summer meals to Morgan County children.
Arts & Culture
History and You Museum Tours
Franklin Museum Empower volunteers to make History and You - A Day at the Museum - and History and You - A Night at the Museum - tours of the Franklin Museum a reality!
Health & Human Services
Comfort and Emergency Items for Children Served
The Children's Advocacy Center of Guernsey County Support comfort items for abused and system impacted children.
Community & Economic Development
Belmont County Explorer Post #7
Belmont County Sherriff's Office Support community service and learning in Belmont County.
Health & Human Services
Saving Lives in Southern Perry County – Field AED Program
Community Heart Watch (An Affiliate of Fairfield Medical Center Foundation) Support life-saving AED equipment for cardiac emergencies in southern Perry County.
Environmental Stewardship
Raptor Habitat and Education Center in the Hocking Hills
Friends of Hocking Hills State Park Support environmental conservation and education in the Hocking Hills.
Health & Human Services
Gallia County Mobile Food Pantry
God's Hands at Work Support a mobile food pantry serving the most vulnerable in Gallia County.
Community & Economic Development
Housing and Transportation to Foster Employment
Christ Our Light St. Vincent DePaul Society Support housing and transportation to foster employment in Guernsey County.
Arts & Culture
Brochure for Locally Based Art Gallery Entryway Mural
Majestic Galleries Support a celebrational mural of the history of Nelsonville.
Health & Human Services
Helping Kinship Families
Southern Ohio Fishers of Men Association Provide essential items like beds, storage, towels, toiletries and clothes to children and their families and relatives entering kinship care arrangements.
Education
Morgan Aviation and Space Education
Morgan Local Schools Let learning take flight by supporting the Morgan Local Schools' Aviation and Space Exploration program!
Arts & Culture
Art in the Alley
Morgan County Community of the Arts Putting paint and brushes in the hands of community artists in Morgan County!
Health & Human Services
Furniture for Children
Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter Helping kids in Hocking County make a new house their own through furniture and bedding.
Arts & Culture
OPA! Greece Summer Camp
The Bowen House Transport young people to Greece by supporting the OPA! Greece Summer Camp!
Arts & Culture
HCCC Sound Project
Hocking County Children's Chorus Amplify the voices of children and their love for the arts in Hocking County.
Health & Human Services
The Hive Community Resource Needs
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health Help provide equipment and materials for The Hive's new space!
Education
Love Fest Back to School Community Support
God's Confident Sons and Daughters Help meet basic needs and support community connections in Monroe County.
Community & Economic Development
LifeWise Academy New Lexington
LifeWise Academy New Lexington Support the LifeWise program for New Lexington students!
Education
Water Quality Testing from Green Acres – Student Supplies
Noble Local School District Provide the last dollars needed for students to gain hands on environmental education.
Health & Human Services
Baby Olympics
The Diaper Depot Support the purchase of infant diapers for families in need in Highland County.
Education
Leading with Love Closet
Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District Help children meet their basic needs through a leading with love closet.
Education
Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Perry County
Ludowici Community Foundation Support the Perry County Imagination Library!
Education
Dolly Parton Imagination Library Highland County
Community Foundation of Ohio's Electric Cooperatives
Health & Human Services
Senior Nutrition Program
HARCATUS Tri County Community Action Organization Inc. Support senior nutrition and care!
Education
Dressed and Ready to Learn
Georgetown Self Care Closet Help Brown County children meet their basic needs.
Health & Human Services
Clean Water Testing Event
Morgan County Health Department Support clean water education and testing in Morgan County.
Health & Human Services
Serenity Grove Music Therapy and Meditative Yoga and Writing
Women for Recovery, Serenity Grove Support Women for Recovery in providing healing through meditative yoga and music therapy.
Arts & Culture
Wireless Microphones for Actors
Athenian Berean Community Players (aka ABC Players) Help amplify the voices of actors of all ages through ABC Players.
Education
Career Awareness through Student Internships
Project RISE through Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Support student internships for students in Athens, Meigs, and Perry counties through Project RISE and the Athens-Meigs ESC
Education
Cambridge Primary School Playground
Cambridge City Schools Help Cambridge Primary School build a new play structure!
Community & Economic Development
Cosmetology Class
Ohio Valley Youth Network - Sycamore Center To cut it short, help students level up their skills by supporting the creation of a cosmetology course.
Arts & Culture
Stage Lighting Improvement
Twin City Opera House Help shine a light on the performers of the Twin City Opera House.
Health & Human Services
Kiwanis Coats for Kids
Kiwanis Club of Woodsfield Coats for the children of Monroe County
Arts & Culture
Summer Arts Theatre Production
Perry County Cultural Arts Center Support arts education through theatre for children in Perry County!
Education
Jasper Elementary Magic Closet
Scioto Valley Local School District - Jasper Elementary Support students and educators with school materials in Pike County.
Community & Economic Development
Youngstown Lifeguard Academy
Youngtown Lifeguard Academy Support job training and personal development for young people.
Education
Carroll County Imagination Library
United Way of Greater Stark County Support the Carroll County Imagination Library!
Education
Beyond Library Walls/Library Beyond Walls
Hubbard Friends of the Library Bringing the Hubbard Public Library outdoors!
Arts & Culture
Tecumseh Theater Commons Improvements
Tecumseh Theater Support free summer arts programing in Perry County!
Community & Economic Development
Match Enrichment
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fairfield County Support Bigs and Littles in Hocking County to get their relationship off to a strong start!
Community & Economic Development
LifeWise Academy Crooksville
LifeWise Academy Crooksville Support the LifeWise program for Crooksville students!
Arts & Culture
Operation Basement
Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum Support the preservation of artifacts telling the story of Appalachian diversity!
Arts & Culture
Support for Youth Theatre in Morgan County
Carol Hammond Children's Theatre Support a children's theatre production in Morgan County!
Health & Human Services
Always Active
St. Clairsville Parks and Recreation Department Support Always Active programming to benefit the St. Clairsville Community.
Arts & Culture
Preserving our Collective History
TablerTown People of Color Museum Support the preservation of artifacts telling the story of Appalachian diversity!
Education
Decodable Readers
Cambridge Alumni and Friends Educational Fund support the purchase of decodable reading books to help students excel in their education!
Arts & Culture
Enriching the Stuart’s Sponsored Nelsonville York Drama Club
Stuart's Opera House Support bringing theater for young people back to Nelsonville!
Environmental Stewardship
Camp Beckoning Trails Archery Range
Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Support outdoor activities for girl scouts in Hocking County!
Health & Human Services
Someday Is Today
Shrivers Hospice Foundation Bringing the dreams of hospice patients to fruition.
Education
Collaborate for Creative Spaces
Hocking Hills Children's Museum Support improvements to the Hocking Hills Children's Museum.
Environmental Stewardship
ADA Accessible Workshop Renovation at Woodcock Nature Preserve
Woodcock Nature Preserve Increase access to outdoor spaces and programming through the ADA-accessible workshop project!
Community & Economic Development
Historic Structure Report
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Help save the oldest Black Antebellum church in Ohio!
Environmental Stewardship
Starry Skies: A Stargazing Park
Athens Conservancy Support Athens Conservancy to create a stargazing park in Athens County!
Community & Economic Development
Safe House Gardening Program
Welcome Home SIS Support female survivors of incarceration by connecting them to nature.
Education
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Calming Kits
Scioto Valley Local School District - Jasper Elementary Support Jasper Elementary in their goal of equipping K-4 teachers with SEL Calming Kits.
Environmental Stewardship
Sustainable Social Enterprise Incubation
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio Support sustainable social enterprise incubation with Habitat for Humanity!
Environmental Stewardship
Initiative for Appalachian Food & Culture – Farm to Ohio Working Group
Rural Action Support strengthening regional food systems.
Environmental Stewardship
Ohio’s Winding Road
Ohio's Hill Country Heritage Area Program Support the experience economy through education, sustainability, and stewardship in Southeast Ohio!
Environmental Stewardship
Value Added Projects from Rural Wastes
Rural Action Support Value Added Projects from Rural Wastes!
Environmental Stewardship
Appalachian Ohio Zero Waste Initiative
Rural Action Support turning waste into resources!
Environmental Stewardship
Building True Pigments: Acid Mine Drainage to Pigment Project
Rural Action Support Value Added Projects from Rural Wastes!
Arts & Culture
Love Tusc: Tuscarawas County Sculpture Tour
Tuscarawas Arts Partnership Celebrate the many communities of Tuscarawas County through art!
Environmental Stewardship
Creative Abundance Model
Passion Works Support expansion of Passion Work's Creative Abundance Model!
Education
OVMOD On the Road
Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery Support mobile museum STEM programming!
Health & Human Services
Growing Our Winter Food Supply
Community Food Initiatives Support food security in southeast Ohio while also strengthening the local food economy.
Health & Human Services
Mighty Cares
Mighty Children's Museum Support family mental health activities through Mighty Children's Museum.
Health & Human Services
Human Trafficking Crisis Line Coaster Project
Survivors Advocacy Outreach Program and Eyes Up Appalachia Provide support for anti-human trafficking print media.
Education
Tiger by the Tail 4H Club
Waverly Intermediate School Support students participate in 4H in Pike County!
Health & Human Services
Live Healthy Kids
Live Healthy Appalachia Help promote healthy eating and active living in Appalachian Ohio!
Health & Human Services
Mobile Market Perks Program
ACTION, Inc. Provide fresh, healthy produce to people in the Mahoning Valley!
Environmental Stewardship
Urban Food Forest and Pollinator Space
Watch Me Grow Support the development of vacant lots being turned into local community gardens!
Environmental Stewardship
Summer Science Enrichment of Plants and Animals
Zanesville Civic League Support science enrichment activities for kids in Zanesville.
Education
Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Muskingum County
Muskingum County Literacy Council Support Muskingum County children under 5 years old with free books.
Health & Human Services
Safe Sleep Initiative
Holmes County General Health District Help promote Safe Sleep and reduce SIDS.
Health & Human Services
Emergency Grocery Support
Reaching Out Ministries LLC Provide emergency groceries to Pike County families.
Health & Human Services
Swim Lessons for Minorities and Low-Income Children
City of Steubenville Parks and Recreation Providing swim lessons for children in need.
Health & Human Services
Cribs and Mattresses to Help Moms & Babies Start Strong Together
Pregnancy Distress Center of Coshocton, Inc. Support girls and women by funding cribs and mattress sets to the Pregnancy Distress Center of Coshocton.
Education
Power of the Pen Creative Writing Tournaments
Power of the Pen Support expansion of the Power of the Pen programming to Appalachian Ohio.
Education
Exploration Station
Books with Badges Support Exploration Station - an education center on wheels!
Health & Human Services
Power Red Collections
American Red Cross Central and Southern Ohio Region Support Power Red machines at blood drives across Appalachian Ohio.
Health & Human Services
Human Trafficking Survivor Honorarium Fund
Eyes Up Appalachia Invest in survivors of human trafficking to share their experiences.
Education
Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties
United Way of Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties Help provide books to children in Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble Counties!
Health & Human Services
Super Snack Program
Logan Hocking School District Support access to after-school snacks for Logan Hocking School District students.
Arts & Culture
Perry County Summer Arts Camp
Perry County Cultural Arts Center Support art education for children in Perry County.
Education
Shoes and Hygiene Kits
Georgetown Self Care Closet Help Brown County children meet their basic needs.
Health & Human Services
Hurt to Hope – Youth Resiliency
Pike County YMCA Support Hurt to Hope, a program encouraging resilient youth in Pike County.
Community & Economic Development
The Hive Community Resource Needs
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health/The Hive Help provide equipment and materials for The Hive's new space!
Arts & Culture
Community Arts Partnership
Monroe Arts Council Support access to the arts in Monroe County through the Community Arts Partnership project.
Arts & Culture
ADA Compliant Restroom at the Monroe Theatre
Monroe Arts Council Support increased access to the arts through the Monroe Theatre ADA Compliant Restroom project.
Arts & Culture
Buchanan Chapel Insulation Project
Monroe Arts Council Support renovations to the historic Buchanan Chapel community space in Monroe County.
Health & Human Services
Meigs County School-Based Food Pantry
Meigs County Community Fund Support the new Meigs County School-Based Food Pantry to provide food to students and families directly at the school building.
Arts & Culture
After-School Arts
City of St. Clairsville Parks & Recreation Helping young people experience the arts hands-on!
Environmental Stewardship
Bishop Educational Gardens’ Greenhouse
Hocking Soil and Water Conservation District Support the renovations of the greenhouse, so that it can educate students, the community, and be a station for pollination!
Environmental Stewardship
Containing Hunger
Vinton County 4-H Advisory Council Supporting Vinton County residents with access to fresh, healthy, and local food!
Arts & Culture
Air Purification System
Stuart's Opera House Support Stuart's Opera House and their need for an air purification system
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Science for the Children of Appalachia
Watch Me Grow Ohio Encouraging appreciation of our environment through science and exploration
Education
Expanding Hotspot Lending Program
Newcomerstown Public Library Support the hotspot lending program at Newcomerstown Public Library.
Arts & Culture
“Little Women” The Musical
Holmes Center for the Arts Support a community performance of "Little Women" The Musical at the Holmes Center for the Arts.
Health & Human Services
Emergency Children’s Items
Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter Support housing-insecure children in Hocking County with emergency needs.
Health & Human Services
Fair to Family
Vinton County 4-H Advisory Council Support efforts to supply families with locally raised and processed meat from 4-H Fair Hogs.
Education
Caring for Huskies
Harrison Hills City Schools Support children who need access to healthy food, personal items, and clean clothes!
Health & Human Services
Bi-Monthly Food Pantry for Guernsey County
GRACE Pantry Support the efforts of GRACE Pantry providing food to the most vulnerable in Guernsey County!
Environmental Stewardship
Project Pig Pen
Gallia County Junior Fair Support the purchase of portable panels to help Gallia County youth exhibit livestock.
Arts & Culture
Sensory and Song: A Musical Therapy Experience
Mighty Children's Museum Support music therapy experiences for children and families at the Mighty Children's Museum in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Health & Human Services
Kiwanis Coats for Kids
Kiwanis Club of Woodsfield Coats for the children of Monroe County
Community & Economic Development
Kool Boiz Empowerment & Mentoring Programs
Kool Boiz Foundation Support mentoring and empowerment programs for young men of color.
Education
2021 Summer Reading Program
Logan-Hocking County District Library Encouraging summer learning and adventure through reading!
Health & Human Services
Helping Babies & Moms Start Strong Together
Pregnancy Distress Center of Coshocton Support girls and women by funding layette sets to the Pregnancy Distress Center of Coshocton.
Health & Human Services
Morgan County Senior Hygiene Bags
Washington-Morgan Community Action Program Help WMCAP provide personal care items to seniors in need.
Education
Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Highland County
The Community Foundation of Ohio's Electric Cooperatives Help provide books to children in Highland County!
Health & Human Services
Stock the LHSD Shoe and Coat Pantry
Southern Ohio Fishers of Men Association Provide coats and shoes to students in the Logan Hocking School District.
Health & Human Services
Kinship Ministry Kits
Southern Ohio Fishers of Men Association Provide emergency kinship care kits to children in Hocking County.
Health & Human Services
Mobile Food Pantry
God's Hands at Work Support food for the God's Hands at Work mobile food pantry, serving the most vulnerable in Gallia and Meigs counties.
Community & Economic Development
Microfilming Local Newspapers
Noble County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Inc. Provide support to microfilm local newspapers in Noble County.
Health & Human Services
Caldwell Community Weekend Backpack Program
Caldwell United Methodist Church Provide food for food insecure Caldwell area children.
Education
Switzerland of Ohio Blessings in a Backpack
Switzerland of Ohio Local School District Provide food to Switzerland of Ohio Local School District students through Blessings in a Backpack.
Arts & Culture
stART Appalachia
Meigs County Council on Aging Support a community-centered art space for Meigs Countians of all ages
Environmental Stewardship
How Does Your Garden Grow
Cherry Ridge Therapeutic Learning Programs Support the How Your Garden Grows to help kids learn how plants grow, various ways to grow food in a greenhouse, a raised bed, or a garden plot.
Community & Economic Development
John Glenn Astronomy Park WiFi Community Access
Friends of Hocking Hills Support Wifi at the John Glenn Astronomy Park for visitors and neighbors.
Community & Economic Development
EV Charging Stations
Cambridge Main Street Support two electric car charging stations in downtown Cambridge!
Health & Human Services
Hope House Washer and Dryer
Field of Hope Community Campus Support a washer and dryer for women currently working through treatment for substance use disorder.
Education
College Application Week
Coshocton C.A.R.E.S. Supports Coshocton C.A.R.E.S. College Application Week
Education
STEAM Packs for Schools
Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery Support the creation of 1,000 STEAM kits through the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery.
Environmental Stewardship
Making Nature Accessible
Woodcock Nature Preserve Increasing accessibility to nature and environmental education
Arts & Culture
Community Murals by Wellston’s Young People
Make Wellston Beautiful Community murals for Wellston created by the community's own young people
Education
Civic Scholars Internship Program
Lawrence County Educational Service Center Learning local government through internships with officeholders
Health & Human Services
Sleep Safe Initiative
Holmes County General Health District Support infant and child sleep safety through parent and staff training in Holmes County.
Health & Human Services
Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Food Pantry
Kent State Tuscarawas Foundation Support student health by reducing food insecurity at Kent State Tuscarawas.
Education
Promoting Student Resiliency Through Literacy
Muskingum County Literacy Council Support student resilience through literacy in Muskingum County.
Arts & Culture
LCD Projector and Screen
Hocking County Children's Chorus Support the Hocking Children's Chorus in purchasing a Projector and Screen
Community & Economic Development
Urban Mission Works Youth Program
Urban Mission Ministries, Inc. Support student education, hands-on training, and personal development through Urban Mission Ministries, Inc.
Arts & Culture
Technology Upgrade
Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum Support community education through technological programs and services for the Hubbard House.
Health & Human Services
YMCA Youth Education and Sports Scholarship
Cambridge Area YMCA Family Center Help say YESS and double the number of youth participating in YMCA programming
Arts & Culture
Summer Concert Series
Bowen House Support the Bowen House in providing a Summer Concert Series for the Logan community.
Education
Cambridge Schools K9 Program
Cambridge City Schools Support the implementation of a K9 Program for Cambridge City Schools
Arts & Culture
Buckeye Trail HS Warriors Instruments and Uniforms
Buckeye Trail Band Boosters Support band uniforms and instruments for the Buckeye Trail Warriors.
Environmental Stewardship
Keep Finding Your Way Outdoors
Athens Conservancy Help Athens Conservancy provide important information to trail and preserve users.
Education
Meigs Primary Summer Reading Program
Meigs Primary School Support summer reading for kindergarten through second grade students.
Arts & Culture
Heart to Home: Inspired Pieces to Inspire People
Southern Perry Incubation Center for Entrepreneurs (SPICE) Help SPICE support local artisans by creating an online marketplace.
Health & Human Services
Generating Power, Caring for our Community
Ohio Hills Health Services Help Ohio Hills Health Services offer affordable healthcare in Guernsey County in the face of future uncertainty through the purchase of back-up generators.
Health & Human Services
Clothe 100 Children
Give Like a Mother Provide clothing packs to outfit 100 children.
Community & Economic Development
3-D Printer for a Lawrence County Library
Briggs Lawrence County Public Library Support individuals of all ages with access to a 3D printer in Lawrence County.
Community & Economic Development
Construction Trades Resiliency
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio Support hands-on, educational opportunities for students through Habitat for Humanity Southern Ohio.
Arts & Culture
Pigments Project Exhibition
Majestic Galleries Support an art exhibition, restore waterways, and support the local economy.
Education
Summer Book Bike Program
Jackson City Library Promote childhood literacy with traveling books in Jackson County.
Education
Story Walk
Jackson City Library Promote childhood literacy and physical activity in Jackson County.
Education
iBELIEVE 2021 Leadership Summit
The iBELIEVE Foundation Support student leadership through experiential learning at iBELIEVE's Leadership Summit.
Community & Economic Development
Professional Clothing Closet
Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Support students in developing the confidence and influence to gain professional experiences.
Education
Jasper Elementary Magic Closet
Scioto Valley Local School District Support students and educators with school materials in Pike County.
Community & Economic Development
Farm to Pantry Winter Food Campaign
Community Food Initiatives Support food security in southeast Ohio while also strengthening the local food economy.
Education
Civic Leadership Book Kits for the Children of Appalachia
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Each book kit of five civic leadership books will inspire the children of Appalachia
Health & Human Services
Anti Human Trafficking Print Media Fund
Eyes Up Appalachia Provide support for anti human trafficking print media.
Health & Human Services
Human Trafficking Survivor Honorarium Fund
Eyes Up Appalachia Invest in survivors of human trafficking to share their experiences.
Education
Problem Based Learning Packets
Newcomerstown Exempted Village Schools Support L.E.A.D. students in Coshocton, Guernsey and Tuscarawas counties.
Health & Human Services
Emergency Grocery Support
Reaching Out Ministries LLC Provide emergency groceries to Pike County families.
Environmental Stewardship
SAFE House Garden
Welcome Home SIS Support female survivors of incarceration by connecting them to nature.
Education
Business Builders Young Entrepreneurship Program
Ohio Valley Youth Network Provide micro-loans to help Jefferson County students launch their own business.
Community & Economic Development
Frontier Local Schools Internet Connectivity Program
Building Bridges to Careers Support internet connection accessibility for students in Washington county.
Education
Strive 4 STEAM
After School Discovery Support after school education in Ashtabula County.
Arts & Culture
Band Instrument Replacement
Shadyside Reclamation Project Support music education and the Shadyside Marching Band.
Education
Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Muskingum County
Muskingum County Literacy Council Support Muskingum County children under 5 years old with free books.
Health & Human Services
Suicide Prevention Training
Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. Support suicide prevention training for individuals across 10 Appalachian Ohio counties.
Education
Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Coshocton County
United Way of Coshocton, Inc. Support Coshocton County children under 5 years old with free books.
Health & Human Services
Winter Clothes for Ashtabula County
GO Community Development Corporation Support children and adults with boots, coats, and other winter attire.
Environmental Stewardship
Nelsonville Presbyterian Farm Trail
First Presbyterian Church of Nelsonville Help members of the Nelsonville community access and appreciate nature by supporting nearly two miles of trails.
Arts & Culture
Support for Community Theatre in Harrison County
Deersville Community Players Support the only community theater group within Harrison County through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
Blessings in a Backpack
Conotton Valley Schools Support students with weekend meals in Carroll and Harrison counties.
Education
Helping Educators Meet Students’ Needs
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Connecting educators with the resources and tools they need for the children of Appalachia
Education
Need-Based Scholarships
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Create educational opportunities with scholarships.
Education
Students Optimizing Aerial Robotics Skills
United Way of the River Cities This project engages students in the Ironton Metropolitan Housing complex in a weekly after-school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program.
Community & Economic Development
Library Wi-Fi Park
Muskingum County Library System The Wi-Fi park has improved and extended the range of wireless connectivity at the library, delivering 24/7 Wi-Fi connectivity to Wi-Fi park visitors throughout the Village of Dresden and surrounding rural areas.
Health & Human Services
Bless Shoe
Harrison North Elementary Funding through this project allowed an educator at Harrison North Elementary to purchase shoes and socks for students who needed them.
Education
Underground Railroad Simulation
Harrison North Elementary School This project supported students from Harrison North Elementary in attending a Living History Program to learn about the Underground Railroad.
Health & Human Services
Cooking & Budgeting Program
Nelsonville Food Cupboard By teaching clients cooking basics as well as how to create and plan meals, the Nelsonville Food Cupboard will help clients today and far beyond their visits to the food pantry.
Environmental Stewardship
Hellbender Habitat Analysis and Educational Outreach in the Cross Creek Watershed
Franciscan University of Steubenville “I have a chance to save a species,” said one involved student. “If these areas are protected and the population rebounds, I could take my kids to see these snot otters in their native habitat.”
Health & Human Services
Your Brain on Aging
Clermont Senior Services, Inc. This project connected caregivers as well as an aging population with resources on brain aging, brain health, and dementia.
Health & Human Services
Enhancing Food Storage for an Adams County Food Bank
Inter-Faith Assistance Association, Inc. This Cause Connector project enhanced food safety while also creating more room for food storage at an Adams County food bank.
Arts & Culture
Stuart’s Opera House
Appalachian Music Program By enabling Stuart’s Opera House to purchase four banjos for its programming, this project helped Stuart’s Opera House advance its goal of providing unique cultural, artistic, and historical music education to the people of Nelsonville and beyond.
Health & Human Services
Senior Center Leadership Project
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. This project helped bring together directors of senior centers representing 10 different Appalachian Ohio counties for a leadership summit.
Arts & Culture
Jazz Outreach Program
Appalachian Muse Appalachian Muse provided students in Guernsey and Muskingum counties with a first-hand jazz experience, featuring professional jazz musicians.
Health & Human Services