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.
Building a Stronger Fayette
Legacy of Giving: The Strawberry Patch Fund
Since 2021, the Strawberry Patch Fund has distributed nearly $250,000 among seven organizations. The fund is a permanent endowment, which means it will continue to grow over time and provide annual grants to the selected nonprofits in perpetuity. Grantees:...
Catalyst Update: Car Seat Safety Program
Nearly 200 child safety seats have been provided to community members through a Catalyst for Change Grant, and an additional 200 is expected to be distributed by the end of 2026. The Community Foundation of Fayette County awarded a $50,000 Catalyst for Change...
Students Benefit from Robotics/STEM Kits
With last year’s grant award, elementary STEM teacher Daniel Arnold purchased robotics and STEM kits with computer-controlled motors, sensors, and lights. “This project is impacting roughly 300 students in 16 classes at our elementary schools in the Laurel...
CFFC News:
Nov. 5 Watch Party During Fayette Gives
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) will host its first-ever watch party at their 250 West Main Street office in Uniontown to celebrate Fayette Gives on November 5. This year, 107 nonprofits are fundraising through the Foundation’s “day of giving” to...
$40,000 in Grants to Schools
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is awarding nearly $40,000 in fall grants to support thirteen projects in local schools. The grants are awarded from three of CFFC’s donor advised funds, the Arthur and Millicent Gabriel Legacy Fund, Idea Fund, and...
2 Additional Scholarships Available
Students can apply now for the two scholarships below: Legacy Scholarship of Ernst Gottlieb Braun - for students studying abroad Laurel Technical Institute Scholarship - for spring 2026 trimester LTI students The deadline to apply is October 30 at 5:00 p.m. These are...
We’re Hiring: Operations & Scholarship Coordinator
Join Us in Strengthening Fayette County Operations & Scholarship Coordinator | Position Description Position Summary The Operations & Scholarship Coordinator plays a key role in advancing CFFC’s mission by focusing on initiatives in these core areas:...
Contact Us
Community Foundation of Fayette County
250 West Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-437-8600
Fax: 724-438-3856
