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Athens Foundation
The Athens Foundation is a community foundation conceived and supported by Athenians. In 1980 eight civic-spirited Athens women gave fifty dollars each to launch the Athens Foundation.
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www.athensfoundation.org
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Web Address
www.athensfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AthensFDN
Recent News from Athens Foundation
Athens foundation names board of directors
These members will guide and support the foundation in its efforts to better connect and foster an active philanthropic community in Athens...more
These members will guide and support the foundation in its efforts to better connect and foster an active philanthropic community in Athens...more
Longtime boxing coach wins Cornwell Award
Foundation: Athens Foundation
“We are honored to recognize Sam Jones for his work in Glouster and Trimble to promote philanthropy and the welfare of people living there,” a...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
“We are honored to recognize Sam Jones for his work in Glouster and Trimble to promote philanthropy and the welfare of people living there,” a...more
Needle exchange programs increase safety for IV drug users
Foundation: Athens Foundation
The program initially operated in Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action but then moved to the Athens City-County Health Department after ... The program in Athens relies on private donations, needles...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
The program initially operated in Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action but then moved to the Athens City-County Health Department after ... The program in Athens relies on private donations, needles...more
Foundation for Excellence announces Clarke school award nominees
Foundation: Athens Foundation
The winners of the foundation's 2017 awards, as well as the latest recipients of foundation grants, will be announced on the first day of school...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
The winners of the foundation's 2017 awards, as well as the latest recipients of foundation grants, will be announced on the first day of school...more
Alexander students, staff dedicate restored land lab
Foundation: Athens Foundation
Preschool and special education teacher Beth Pettey spearheaded the restoration project, applied for grants through the Athens Foundation...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
Preschool and special education teacher Beth Pettey spearheaded the restoration project, applied for grants through the Athens Foundation...more
Grant will allow ARTS/West to update sound system
Foundation: Athens Foundation
ARTS/West has received a $1,740 grant from the Athens Foundation to upgrade its sound system from analog to digital. According to a press...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
ARTS/West has received a $1,740 grant from the Athens Foundation to upgrade its sound system from analog to digital. According to a press...more
Athens Foundation awards wide variety of local grants
Foundation: Athens Foundation
Fifteen organizations received funding from the Athens Foundation at their recent spring luncheon, and three additional organizations received...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
Fifteen organizations received funding from the Athens Foundation at their recent spring luncheon, and three additional organizations received...more
Applications being accepted for Athens Foundation grants
Foundation: Athens Foundation
Applications are now available for grants from the Athens Foundation. The deadline for these applications has been set for Sept. 15. Grants...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
Applications are now available for grants from the Athens Foundation. The deadline for these applications has been set for Sept. 15. Grants...more
Cornwell Awards go to four local individuals
Foundation: Athens Foundation
The Athens Foundation Foster B. Cornell Awards have been awarded, a news release announced earlier this week. The awards are named for the...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
The Athens Foundation Foster B. Cornell Awards have been awarded, a news release announced earlier this week. The awards are named for the...more
Foundation awards grants for food efforts
Foundation: Athens Foundation
The Athens Foundation has announced awards of $75,000 in funding through Bounty in the Pantries - a new grant program aimed to enhance the capacity...more
Foundation: Athens Foundation
The Athens Foundation has announced awards of $75,000 in funding through Bounty in the Pantries - a new grant program aimed to enhance the capacity...more
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