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.
Annual Events:
CFFC News:
Gala of Giving Announced for March 29, 2025
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has hosted three annual Gala of Giving ~ Catalyst for Change events, awarded a $50,000 Catalyst for Change Grant from the proceeds, and will be awarding another $50,000 grant this fall. The momentum will continue to...
Over $50,000 in Cash Prizes for Charities
Over $50,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to charities throughout Fayette Gives on November 7, 2024 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. During this 12-hour fundraising marathon, the public is encouraged to donate to a selection of 96 participating charities. As an extra...
CFFC Selected for ARC’s READY Community Foundations Training
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has been selected to participate in the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) READY Community Foundations, which provides a no-cost, six-week training program to enhance our programming, operations, fundraising, and...
96 Charities to Participate in Fayette Gives
Ninety-six (96) local charities are participating in this year’s Fayette Gives, hosted by the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC). Twelve of the charities are first-time participants. In the first four years of this 12-hour fundraising marathon, over $2...
Grant Opportunities for Local School Districts
Last year, nearly $20,000 was awarded in the Community Foundation of Fayette County’s (CFFC) fall grant cycle to support an aeroponics indoor garden, plant nursery, coding robot, items for a sensory room, a drone coding project, microscopes, hands-on learning, and...
Partners in Improving Fayette County
Building a Stronger Fayette
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...
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....
Science Learning is Magnified with Grant
Microscopes are a staple of science class, and students at Lafayette Middle School got an upgrade with funding from a grant in fall of 2023. The Patricia and Robert Metz Educational Fund, held at the Community Foundation of Fayette County, awarded a grant to Uniontown...
Contact Us
Community Foundation of Fayette County
5 South Mt. Vernon Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-437-8600
Fax: 724-438-3856
