Remembering Appalachia
“Our journey is not complete until all our children, from the streets of Detroit to the hills of Appalachia to the quiet lanes of Newtown, know that they are cared for and cherished and always safe...
View ArticleHealthy Home, Healthy Family
One of the oldest adages people say is: “The most important thing we have is our health.” I agree with this. When we’re in good health we have the strength, determination, and the willpower to perform...
View ArticleJargon Decoded: The HERS Index
The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is an important scale by which many of our Members gauge the progress of their energy efficient efforts in housing. One of the main goals by these members is to...
View ArticleCaucus Meetings
Tennessee Caucus meeting hosted by CNE. One of the ways Fahe supports its Membership Network is by hosting quarterly caucus meetings in each state. These meetings are made up of representatives from...
View ArticleInterview With Brad Finn of Fahe’s Loan Servicing Dept.
Loan Servicing Fahe’s Loan Servicing Department is dedicated to providing high quality service to the homeowners and families we serve. We are responsible lenders who care about the long-term success...
View ArticleEnergy Efficient Home Owners Less Likely to Default
A study released by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Center for Community Capital College of Arts & Sciences and the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) shows that the risk of...
View ArticleApril is Fair Housing Month
On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which expanded on the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The 1968 Act prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and...
View ArticlePatience Pays Off
The path to homeownership is often not a quick one, but most homeowners will tell you the right home for your family is worth the wait. For Kerry Watson the wait included two years of homeowner...
View ArticleWilma Kelley Talks about Fahe
We have another video testimonial from one of our Members. Wilma Kelley, the Executive Director of Beattyville Housing & Development Corporation (BHDC), answers the question: “How does Fahe add...
View ArticleMain Cross Apartments
The first thing that I noticed about Main Cross Senior Apartments was the size. This is because I parked in the wrong place and had to walk around the entire block to find the entrance. The...
View ArticleThird World Problems
I grew up poor and remember how embarrassed I was to have friends come over and see where I lived. The worst was a rundown 70’s trailer/fire trap, with holes in the plywood floor, leaky single pane...
View ArticleNeighborWorks Week 2013
Fahe is a proud member of NeighborWorks America. Every year NeighborWorks designates a week to raise awareness and change in local neighborhoods. During this time, members host events that take many...
View ArticleTurtle Creek Coffee
Owner operated, Turtle Creek Coffee is the only roaster in South Carolina offering the very finest coffee beans available, delivering them to you direct from the Roast Master.
View ArticleSummer Heat Protection for Homeowners
I love air conditioning in the summer. I’m able to get a proper night’s sleep thanks to my window unit and I wouldn’t be able to focus on my job for very long if the office was sweltering. Air...
View ArticleRebuilding West Liberty
On March 2, 2012, West Liberty, KY was devastated by an EF3 tornado, with winds up to 165 miles per hour. On that day, seven lives were lost, and nearly 400 homes and businesses were destroyed....
View ArticleFahe Takes Part in Appalachian Teachers’ Village
Reconnecting McDowell Initiative Fahe is proud to announce that we are partnering with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in a very important project known as Reconnecting McDowell....
View ArticleStraight Talk with Faith
Sometimes we need a reminder of the important things in life. Faith reminds us that as adults, sometimes all it takes to make a difference is a little effort and kindness towards those around us....
View ArticleRebuilding Appalachia
Last week I heard Rip Rapson, President and CEO of Kresge Foundation, speak about the role of philanthropy in rebuilding Detroit (full text:...
View ArticleRaising Awareness Through Instagram
On July 1st, Fahe launched its #UncensoredAppalachia Instagram campaign to build awareness of conditions in Appalachia (read more). It was not an easy decision. Many non-profits struggle with the...
View ArticleHal Rogers Receives Partnering for Success Award
Community Action Kentucky awarded Kentucky Congressman Harold Dallas “Hal” Rogers the 2013 “Partnering for Success” Award. Rep. Rogers was selected for the award due to his focus on job creation,...
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