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Funder & Investor Resource Center

Join us in creating thriving Appalachian communities.
Fahe partners with funders and investors to scale solutions that deliver lasting housing and economic opportunity across Appalachia. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just discovering our work, this page connects you to the latest insights, events, and resources to help you engage.

Housing Can’t Wait ®: Funder & Investor Webinar

In August 2025, Fahe hosted an exclusive online event for funders and investors exploring how Appalachian communities are scaling housing solutions and building resilience—right now, when it matters most.

Highlights:

  • Moderated by Fahe Board Member Dana Bezerra
  • Real-world solutions from Fahe Members and staff
  • Why funders are committing to place-based strategies in Appalachia
  • What Fahe aims to achieve by 2030 with the Housing Can’t Wait campaign

Stay Informed

Be the first to know about new investment opportunities, impact stories, and events.

Join Us: Fahe 2025 Annual Meeting

September 30—October 2, 2025 | Kingsport, TN

Continue the conversation in person. Hear directly from Members on how we’ll meet our ambitious goals. 

 

The event will feature:

  • Keynotes from regional and national leaders
  • Member-led sessions spotlighting local impact
  • Discussions on scaling housing and economic development

Meet Our Members: Experts & Local Leaders

Our 50+ Members in KY, VA, WV, AL, MD, and TN are the backbone of this work. Hear in their own words why housing matters and how they are driving solutions.

Cassie Hudson, Partnership Housing, Inc. (KY)

“If you do not have good housing, quality housing, and it’s not available, then you really cannot succeed to your full potential.”

Jackie Mayo, HomeSource east tennessee (TN)

“The people here matter… investing here is important. We’re part of the nation’s story.”

Bryan Phipps, People Incorporated (VA)

“It doesn’t cost less to build housing in rural areas… With rising costs, it’s becoming even more unaffordable.”

Dave Clark, Woodlands Development & Lending (WV)

“We really struggle with workforce housing… it really is the single largest impediment to economic development and community development we see.”

Key Resources for Funders & Investors

Fahe is committed to aligning investment with community-driven solutions. Let’s connect to explore how your funding can help us scale housing and opportunity across Appalachia.