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:

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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CFFC Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

Today is CFFC's 25th anniversary! Established November 15, 1999 As the Community Foundation of Fayette County celebrates its 25th anniversary, we credit the collective effort of many generous and passionate people. The foundation was established in 1999 by community...

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Fayette Gives 2024 Results

The community raised $579,505 for 96 Fayette County charities through the Community Foundation of Fayette County’s (CFFC) fifth annual Fayette Gives. Fayette Gives is a “day of giving” that helps to build a stronger Fayette County by engaging the community in...

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Partners in Improving Fayette County

Building a Stronger Fayette

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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Science Learning is Magnified with Grant

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...

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