The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and the Westmoreland County Complete Count Committee (CCC) are partnering with regional organizations like the CFFC to implement a mini-grants program to support census-related activities in neighboring counties, including Fayette. Click here for more information and to apply. The application deadline is February 21, 2020.
The CFFC welcomes Edward Balling, Angela Braun, Ronald Gabriel, Garnet Gordon, Larry Kiefer and Joshua Swimmer to the 2020 Board of Directors. Board members continuing to serve are Terry Burden, C.J. Callahan, Edward Capuzzi, J.D. Ewing, James Foutz, Daniel Gearing, David Hughes, Joy Huston, John LaCarte, and William (Trip) Radcliffe.
We thank them for their time and dedication in serving Fayette County!
2020 CFFC Board of Directors Officers
Chair: Daniel Gearing
Vice Chair: J.D. Ewing
Treasurer: James Foutz
Secretary: Joy Huston
CFFC in the News: The Herald-Standard has had two stories this month that reference CFFC grants, and we’re happy to support projects like these that are #BuildingAStrongerFayette!
January 26, 2020 “Plava Elementary teacher turns grant into flexible seating options”
January 19, 2020 “Social hall for Historic Church of St. Peter in Brownsville near completion”
The CFFC Announces “Fayette Gives”: A Community-Wide Day of Giving
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) will host a “day of giving” called Fayette Gives on November 12, 2020. This exciting new initiative will engage the community in philanthropy and help build a stronger Fayette County by supporting the local nonprofit sector. On Thursday, November 12, 2020 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., we encourage you to support the participating nonprofits that are making a positive impact in our community.
Fayette Gives provides the opportunity for anyone and everyone to contribute to the community’s success through online donations at www.fayettegives.org . This website will provide information about the day of giving, a list of participating nonprofits, requirements for donations, and live updates on Fayette Gives day. As a special incentive, donations to your favorite participating nonprofit organization(s) made during Fayette Gives will be enhanced by our bonus pool.
Please refer to the Fayette Gives website at www.fayettegives.org for more information about the “day of giving.” Registration for nonprofit organizations that are interested in participating will open in March.
Fayette Gives will have a positive impact on the county and its residents by providing support to the local nonprofit community. To learn more about how the CFFC is building a stronger Fayette, please visit our website at www.cffayettepa.org.
January 2, 2020, Fayette County, Pa. — The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has posted scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Students pursuing post-secondary education are encouraged to apply for over 50 available scholarships.
The scholarships have a variety of criteria. Some are designated for students who plan to attend a specific school, have a certain GPA, have been involved in sports or community service, or plan to pursue a specific field of study. For a complete list of scholarships available, visit the Scholarship page on the CFFC website at www.cffayettepa.org. The application deadline is March 20, 2020. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your guidance counselor or Lee O’Neil at 724-437-8600 x 2.
Scholarship funds are created by individuals and families to honor or memorialize someone, support students and give back to the community. The CFFC and our donors are committed to supporting students as they continue their education and enhance their workforce development skills. If you would like to create a scholarship fund, or donate to one of our existing scholarship funds, please contact Renee Couser, Executive Director, at 724-437-8600 x 1.
In 2019, the CFFC distributed $237,000 in post-secondary scholarships. In addition, through the CFFC’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Access to Higher Education Program (PATH), additional awards may be available for students attending a college in Pennsylvania who meet financial criteria.