by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jul 1, 2022 | Building a Stronger Fayette
“The number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania has decreased by 50% in the last ten years,” said Dr. Shawna Little, Workforce Development Coordinator at Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center (CACTC). CACTC hosted a five-day, hands-on Junior Firefighter Boot Camp to encourage young people to get involved in serving their communities as volunteer firefighters. The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) supported the boot camp with a grant from the Building a Stronger Fayette Fund.
Experienced fire service instructors lead 23 Fayette County students, middle school and high school aged, in the boot camp. Certified EMS personnel were also on scene to ensure everyone’s safety.
Students learned about the main facets of firefighter training throughout the five days, including engine work, ladder work, fire science, and vehicle rescue. Students experienced wearing full gear, connecting a hydrant and hose, forcing doors and vehicles open with tools, and more. On the last day, the students went to New Haven Hose Fire Company and worked in teams to respond to a fire simulation in a vacant house, putting their new skills to the test in a safe environment.
“The students came together and were focused and engaged in every skill we taught them, and in doing so, they learned self-confidence and teamwork…. All of the students were asking if we were going to host the boot camp again next year, which is a testament to how much they enjoyed their experience and gained from it,” said Dr. Little.
Ronald Barry is a Protective Services Instructor at CACTC and Chief of the South Brownsville Fire Company. He believes that supporting this boot camp “to ignite the spark in these young men and women will save lives and property well into the future.” CACTC’s first-ever Junior Firefighter Boot Camp was a success, providing hands-on training and education about the crucial services of local firefighters, which follows CFFC’s grantmaking theme of “building a stronger Fayette“.
Photos submitted by CACTC
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 29, 2022 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives
The Community Foundation of Fayette County is hosting a Fayette Gives kickoff meeting for charities on July 28. Charities who are registered or who plan to participate in Fayette Gives are encouraged to attend. Staff and/or board members may attend on behalf of your charity. Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Fay-Penn Economic Development Council’s FNB Business Event Center (1040 Eberly Way #200, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456). Learn more about Fayette Gives at
www.fayettegives.org.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 27, 2022 | CFFC News
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
The Accounting Associate shall perform various bookkeeping functions of the Foundation and shall record transactions within established procedures as directed/instructed by the Director of Finance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
Accounting and General Ledger
- Assists in the reconciliation of general ledger accounts and prepares adjusting journal entries as needed
- Assists in the reconciliation of depository accounts on a timely basis
- Assists in the Educational Tax Improvement Credit (EITC) Program reporting on a timely basis
- Assists in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget and monthly comparisons to the budget
- Prepares appropriate schedules and reports as required
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
- Assists in the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable
Assists in the timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable
Auditing, Reporting and Compliance
- Assists with the annual audit
- Assists in maintaining compliance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations
- Assists in maintaining participation in Member Organizations’ benchmarking database
Other
The Accounting Associate will be required to perform other duties as assigned, including general office admin-istration duties and special projects, as directed by the Executive Director. He/she occasionally may be required to work evenings, weekends or hours outside of normal office hours as directed and/or as required to fulfill the essential functions of the position. The Accounting Associate may, from time to time, be required to travel within Fayette County and the region, to perform the essential functions of the position.
SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written; Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines; Ability to function either independently or as an active team member; Ability to perform ad-vanced math computations; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Web Based Programs); Ability to manage sensitive and confidential infor-mation with integrity
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant experience required. Prior experience with integrated accounting software preferred.
Applicants can direct questions and email their resume to cffayettepa@gmail.com.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 16, 2022 | CFFC News, Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is awarding over $195,000 in post-secondary scholarships to local students. “On behalf of the CFFC Board of Directors, congratulations to the scholarship recipients! We wish you well as you continue your education and contribute to the future of Fayette County,” said Angela Braun, CFFC Scholarship Committee Chair.
Scholarship funds are created in honor or memory of a loved one, to support certain career paths, or to simply give back to the community. CFFC works with donors to determine criteria for each scholarship fund, including qualifications related to academic achievement, community service, financial need, extracurricular participation, area of study, or school preference.
CFFC extends thanks to the generous donors who support students through these funds, the guidance counselors who help promote these opportunities to students, and the volunteer CFFC Scholarship Committee members who review hundreds of applications to recommend selections.
Through the CFFC’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Access to Higher Education Program, qualifying students may have their scholarship awards matched by the state.
Visit www.cffayettepa.org and follow @cffayettepa on social media for more information.
Scroll down for a full list of awards, sorted by scholarship fund.
CFFC visited Albert Gallatin, Uniontown, Connellsville, and Laurel Highlands High Schools to congratulate the senior scholarship recipients. Students from Geibel Catholic, Frazier, Charleroi, and Brownsville High Schools also received scholarships, in addition to current post-secondary students from various institutions.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 13, 2022 | CFFC News, Grants
The Sturge Hughes Memorial Fund, held at the Community Foundation of Fayette County, granted $2,000 to Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center (CACTC) for their masonry and carpentry programs. Regina Hughes created the fund to honor the memory of her husband and to support local students pursuing the trades. Graduating seniors from CACTC’s masonry and carpentry programs were recognized at a memorial luncheon in May.
Jeff Butela, Jerry Matthews, Renee Couser, Jeff Puskar, and Ryan Butela
graduating seniors from CACTC’s masonry and carpentry programs
