Recently the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a regulation substantially altering the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Fahe was among many urging the OCC to suspend this
Learn MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic is causing extremely serious health and economic impacts across the country, and without a unified national response, those impacts promise to worsen. Communities like those in
Learn MoreYou may have seen various national news stories about a potential change in rules that will affect how banks direct millions of dollars into American cities and towns. Called the Community
Learn MoreOne of Fahe’s primary goals is to advocate for more investment into our Region – be it in the form of federal funding, private investment, or philanthropic dollars. Fahe Members have shown time
Learn MoreToday’s Blog post was written by Andy Hatem who is Fahe’s Advocacy Intern. A study by the Appalachian Regional Commission highlights the uneven benefits of the US’ recovery from the 2007-2009
Learn MoreIt used to be no one seemed to take much notice of rural parts of our country. I’ve noticed that in the past few years that has changed, but the attention has not all been positive. In
Learn MoreFahe is on a mission to eliminate persistent poverty in Appalachia. One of the ways Fahe accomplishes this goal is through the development of much needed infrastructure that addresses key issues
Learn MoreFahe, USDA, and WV Housing Development Fund Expand Access to Housing for Low-income Families The Fund has joined with Fahe and USDA to become the only state housing agency to offer the USDA 502
Learn MoreThe USDA 502 Direct Loan has been the cornerstone of affordable housing financing for decades, helping low- and very low-income people and families in rural areas acquire safe, quality housing at a
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