Athens County Foundation Recognized as One of 26 Civic Hubs Nationwide
Big Announcement: Athens County Foundation Receives National Recognition
Dear Friends of the Athens County Foundation,
We are thrilled to share some great news: the Athens County Foundation (ACF) has been selected as a Civic Hub grantee in recognition of our work to advance collaborative solutions in Athens County!
What does this mean?
It means we're on to something here in Athens County. Over 400 leaders have taken part in Leadership Athens County. We've come together to form Co-Create projects to focus on important issues like housing. And we're helping local nonprofits grow stronger through capacity building programs and grantmaking. Now, with the support from the Trust for Civic Life, we'll be able to invest even more into the programs that fuel collaboration and progress.
“Trust funding will help us harness the creativity and knowledge of our community to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. We’re excited to show how co-creation can make a real difference here in Athens County— and in communities like ours across the country.”
—Kerry Pigman, Executive Director, Athens County Foundation (2025 Civic Hub Grantee)
About the Trust for Civic Life
Launched in 2024, the
Trust for Civic Life is a collaborative of 21 national and private-sector philanthropies aligned around one core belief: when people come together to improve the places where they live, they rebuild trust and strengthen democracy.
The Trust looks across the country for innovative, sustainable, and scalable efforts that strengthen communities through collaboration.
Athens County Foundation and Project Co-Create were chosen as one of only 26 Civic Hubs nationwide.
Why this matters
Athens County has a lot of strengths— and a lot of possibilities. Our commitment to local and shared solutions, proximity to longstanding challenges and gaps, and wide-ranging expertise and lived experiences can all be activated to improve lives and strengthen our communities. Together, we have been building the systems that make this possible.
As a Civic Hub grantee, it will be possible to accelerate the work that sparks and sustains collaboration and participation in the county.
What started as just an idea has become something much bigger—a new way of working together—and it’s all possible because of your support. Whether you’ve given time, shared ideas, donated, or helped in other ways, thank you. We’ll need your continued support as we keep building and creating a better future together.
We look forward to sharing more about what this recognition means for Athens County—and to working side by side with you in the years to come.
With gratitude,
Kerry Pigman (she/her)
Executive Director
Athens County Foundation
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