On March 9,​ Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency. As this emergency unfolds, it is hard to predict exactly where and when philanthropic interventions will be most effective. Yet we have been responding to community need for 40 years and will continue to be on the frontlines helping local nonprofits through this crisis.

We are talking with community leaders, foundations, and nonprofits and will continue to engage and convene stakeholders to assist in efforts to help those affected by this emergency. We stand ready to deploy our financial resources where they are most needed. As always we are a generous community that looks after our vulnerable neighbors and the nonprofits that support them.

If you are a nonprofit organization responding to the effects of the current crisis in Athens County and you’re seeking financial assistance, you may now apply to receive grants from our emergency response fund. We are prioritizing organizations delivering health and safety programs in Athens County. You may also qualify if your organization’s ability to operate has been hampered by the pandemic.

Our Response Fund is made possible by the generous support of our partners: Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, Sisters Health Foundation, Rocky Community Improvement Fund, ACF’s Donor Advised Funds, and the many donors who have helped grow this fund. Your continued support enables us to respond to the needs of our community during the pandemic in a timely manner. From all of us, thank you for all your support!