Mandilyn Hart, executive director for the newly formed nonprofit organization, Center for Appalachian Philanthropy, will be guest lecturer at Shawnee State University at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Clark Memorial Library’s Flohr Lecture Hall.
            “Contrary to what you may have thought, you don’t have to be wealthy to be philanthropic,” Hart said. “You just have to have the desire to give back.”
            She will be talking about the special role women play in serving the needs of Appalachia. Several women in the community who are making a difference in southern Ohio and the Appalachian region also may be telling their stories.
            The mission of the Center for Appalachian Philanthropy is to grow philanthropy in Appalachia by being the hub of connectivity between philanthropists and the people who need their support.
            “Our purpose is to act as a catalyst in providing networking platforms as well as educational and support services to nonprofits,” Hart said. “Also, we want to provide and attract resources to help organizations forward their causes and fulfill their missions and provide signature collaborative programs.”