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The Great Recession Occurred Twelve Years Ago. In Appalachia, it Never Really Ended.

January 6, 2020

Today’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

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Year in Review: Project Reinvest Serves Over 300 Families and Paves the Way for New Innovation

December 13, 2019

Fahe is continually looking for opportunities to bring capital into underserved and hard to reach areas. Helping first-time homebuyers gain the stability and wealth building opportunity of

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CPLC staff meeting with Fahe staff to discuss Fahe’s model and Lines of Business.

Cross Country Peer Learning Site Visits Builds Valuable Partnerships and Increases Capacity

December 10, 2019

Today’s Blog post was written by Angela Stephens who is the Project Development Coordinator in Fahe’s Strategic Programs Department. On November 20-21, 2019, Fahe staff participated in a

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To Eliminate Persistent Poverty, We Require Real Investment to Match the Existing Capacity

December 6, 2019

It 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

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Cultivating a Research Culture in Appalachia

December 3, 2019

Today’s blog comes to Fahe thanks to relationships we have been cultivating in the research community.  Thanks to the ingrained nature of Fahe Members in the communities they serve, they have

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Katy Stiger

Meet Fahe’s Research Director, Katy Stigers

November 18, 2019

Fahe is a multifaceted organization that impacts the lives of thousands of people every year with a variety of services and millions in investments into Appalachia.  To achieve our mission

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The Census is a Ready-made Way to Bring Investment to the Region; Let’s Get Counted

October 29, 2019

Population counts from the 2020 census will be used to allocate federal funding for education, housing, transportation, and our social safety net. An undercount in the census could cost small town

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A Snapshot of Energy Cost Burden in Persistent Poverty Counties in Central Appalachia

October 25, 2019

Substandard housing is one of the numerous challenges that face persistent poverty areas, such as Appalachia. In order to address such needs with proper resources, it’s important to have a better

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Former Fahe President, Dave Lollis, shakes the hand of President Bill Clinton after introducing him at the signing of the legislation establishing the CDFI Fund.

Celebrating 25 Years of CDFI Investments that Work in Appalachia

October 21, 2019

Today at the Opportunity Finance Network Conference in DC President Bill Clinton presented a key note speech about the impact and importance of CDFIs in uplifting our country. President Clinton was

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Fahe Finances New Adult Support Services in Rural Tennessee

October 10, 2019

One of the issues local leaders in Appalachia face on a regular basis is lack of access to capital and expertise due to a chronic underinvestment of the region. These leaders have the skill and

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