Lexington rents are rising fast. The Railyard is turning a long-vacant rail yard into 32 apartments, including 12 affordable homes, plus small-business space. Fahe’s financing helped move it from concept to construction. Read more: fahe.org/resource-library/#r… #HousingCantWait

OFN42 kicks off tomorrow in New Orleans, bringing together more than 2,000 attendees to explore what’s working and what’s evolving in community development finance under the theme Opportunity Next. Fahe President Sara Morgan will join two panels: the CDFI Women’s Network panel on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Scaling Solutions for Rural Homeownership on Friday, Oct. 23. Both sessions put Appalachia’s perspective in the room, while connecting the leaders shaping what comes next. When rural communities have a voice, opportunity reaches further. #OFN42 #CDFI #WeAreFahe

What happens after a grant award is announced? With support from a flexible MAC grant from Fahe, made possible by Yield Giving, The HomeOwnership Center has launched a new construction loan product to help smaller developers build moderately priced workforce housing. Read more: fahe.org/hoc-mac-grant-workf… #AffordableHousing #Appalachia #HousingCantWait

Fahe is owned and governed by our Members, whose voices help shape our work across Appalachia. Since 1980, Members have helped facilitate $5B+ in investment and directly change 1M+ lives. We’re stronger together. #InsideFahe #Appalachia

A home can change more than one life. Jessica set out to buy her first home. When she unexpectedly took custody of her great-niece, that dream became a mission to create a safe place for them both. Jessica is why Housing Can't Wait. 🔗 housingcantwait.org/a-home-f… #HousingCantWait #AffordableHousing

Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the rich history and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino communities. Fahe is proud to celebrate that heritage and everyone who shares in it. #HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreFahe

Today, we acknowledge the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions that shape our nation.

A heartfelt thank-you to the sponsors of Fahe’s 2026 Annual Meeting! Your generous support helped bring our Members, partners, and staff together to connect, share ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore new opportunities for collaboration. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to advancing our shared mission of building stronger Appalachian communities. Our 2026 Sponsors: @VirginiaHsg @KentuckyHousing Tennessee Housing Development Agency West Virginia Housing Development Fund @fhlbcin @acc_cdfi Corsair Communications @RuralHome (HAC) @OCCHstrong (OCCH) Housing Finance Authority Alabama Rural Community Assistance Corporation @RegionsBank @FHLBankPgh @PNCBank Community Works inWest Virginia @scottins @neighborworks #WeAreFahe #StrengthInNumbers #LearningInMotion #Fahe #Appalchia

Fahe and three organizations in our Member network are receiving $4.081 million in new funding from the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund to help us connect communities to the capital, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive: Fahe: $1.25 million Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation: $1.25 million Redbud Financial Alternatives: $800,000 Community Ventures: $781,000 Local organizations. Real resources. Stronger communities. Congratulations to all of the awardees, including the Fahe partners recognized alongside us! Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4zhr2qI #WeAreFahe #StrengthInNumbers #CDFI

We’re hiring a Commercial Lending Loan & Portfolio Coordinator! 📍 Berea, KY | Hybrid 💵 $27.88–$28.85/hour 🏠 Full-time Help support Fahe’s Community Lending work across Appalachia. Apply: Job Details | Recruitment #Hiring #KentuckyJobs #CDFI

Fahe’s biggest Annual Meeting yet! 170 people came together in Huntington, WV, for three days of Learning in Motion: touring local development sites, learning new approaches to housing solutions, and honoring the champions across our network. We were excited to check in on Housing Can't Wait, Fahe's award-winning campaign and answer to the housing crisis in Appalachia, which is building real momentum. Six policy ideas developed by Members across our network are now federal law through the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. When we work together and speak up, our impact can reach Washington. The solutions are already here, and we’re just getting started. Read the Annual Meeting recap here: bit.ly/3Vv8lkP #AnnualMeeting #LearninginMotion #StrengthInNumbers #WeAreFahe #HousingCantWait #Appalachia

Eastern Kentucky families face some of the highest electricity rates in the nation — and costs continue to rise, undermining efforts to increase housing affordability. Fahe Member HOMES, Inc. is responding with solar-powered, net-zero homes that can bring monthly electric bills down to less than $25. After the 2022 floods, HOMES applied its solar expertise to disaster recovery, using public, private, and philanthropic resources to rebuild homes that are more affordable to live in. Read Fahe’s new case study showcasing how local trust, strategic partnerships, and practical design are helping make housing affordability last beyond closing day: bit.ly/4hwNEMv #HousingCantWait #NetZero #Solar

During @RuralLISC's Investing in Rural America community tour in western North Carolina, Fahe and Member Appalachia Service Project co-hosted a visit highlighting recovery work nearly two years after Helene. ASP shared its long-standing disaster recovery model and rebuilding work across East Tennessee and western North Carolina, while grassroots partner @RebuildnHollers shared its locally rooted approach in Burnsville, including its partnership with @heritagecougars Construction Technology program to connect rebuilding with hands-on workforce development. The tour reinforced why Housing Can’t Wait. Rural communities were already facing housing shortages before Helene, and the storm deepened that need. Recovery requires different models, strong partnerships, and resources that help communities rebuild and thrive. #WeAreFahe #StrengthInNumbers #HousingCantWait #InvestingInRuralAmerica #Appalachia

Every child deserves a room to call their own. After years of setbacks, Kalynn Kirchoff became a homeowner with support from Fahe Member Blount County Habitat for Humanity—giving her son the space and stability every family deserves. Kalynn is why Housing Can't Wait. 🔗 housingcantwait.org/a-room-o… #HousingCantWait #AffordableHousing