CFFC

Community Foundation
of Fayette County

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to build a stronger Fayette County by inspiring charitable giving, supporting nonprofits, and nurturing positive community impact.

OUR MISSION

The Community Foundation of Fayette County helps define charitable needs, connects donors with causes that matter to them, supports nonprofit organizations, and invests charitable assets to make the community a better place to live.

CFFC News:

2025 CFFC Board of Directors

Seventeen (17) community members continue to volunteer their service and support as board members of the Community Foundation of Fayette County, a public charity created in 1999 to improve Fayette County through charitable giving. The 2025 officers are as follows:...

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Announcing Applications for Spring Grant Cycle

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting applications for the spring grant cycle. Local nonprofits can apply for six grant opportunities, each with its own criteria. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025. Building a Stronger Fayette Fund:...

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Please Consider CFFC for Year-End Giving

Join us in building a stronger Fayette! We are asking for your help to support the Building a Stronger Fayette Fund, an endowment that is used for general grantmaking to support the Fayette County community. Your donation will strengthen the Community Foundation of...

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Awarding Over $39,000 in Grants to Local Schools

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has awarded a total of $39,932 in grants to local school districts this fall. The foundation is able to support education in a variety of ways, including grants from donor advised funds and grants through CFFC’s...

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Partners in Improving Fayette County

Building a Stronger Fayette

Computer Equipment for Mary House, Inc.

Computer Equipment for Mary House, Inc.

Photo courtesy of Mary House, Inc. - Sister Edie Strong (Financial Advisor), Malory Spring MSW (Director), Robin Kemp (Administrative Assistant) and Sister Annette Frey (Community Builder)  “The extra grants we have received in the last two years have made such a...

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Strengthening Board, Staff, & Technology for DVSSP’s Mission

Strengthening Board, Staff, & Technology for DVSSP’s Mission

Photo courtesy of DVSSP from their Board Training Around each corner was a touch of purple and a smiling face during a site visit to Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA (DVSSP).  Their signature purple color raises awareness of domestic violence, and their...

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Hands-On Learning with Classroom Supplies

Hands-On Learning with Classroom Supplies

  “Over the years, I’ve learned that students learn best when they are having fun and completely involved and engaged in their learning,” said Michelle Mowry, Kindergarten Teacher. Mowry teaches at Bullskin Elementary, part of Connellsville Area School District....

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