by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Feb 12, 2018 | Fayette Philanthropy
Be The Next Fayette Philanthropist!
Do you care about your community? Do you have a favorite charity that you want to help? Do you aspire to be a philanthropist or do you know someone that does?
The Fayette Philanthropy Project was created in 2015 to enable anyone to become a philanthropist. The Project is a competition to raise the most money for one of the (CFFC’s) existing Funds or to create a new Fund for charitable purposes.
Participants must agree to raise at least $2,000. Acceptable fundraisers include: golf outings, walks, runs, dinners, dances and more, but must be approved by CFFC. Whomever raises the most amount of money will win prizes and the right to claim the title of “Fayette County’s Newest Philanthropist.” The contest begins March 1 and ends on September 30, 2018.
If you would like to register for the competition, please complete the 2018 Fayette Philanthropy Participant Form.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jan 3, 2018 | Grants, News Releases
The Community of Foundation of Fayette County’s (CFFC) General Grantmaking Fund gives priority to programs in the following areas: Arts and Culture, Education, and Health and Human Services. Requests of up to $5,000 will be accepted. Non-profit organizations located in Fayette County, or those that provide services to Fayette County are welcome to apply.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR . . . . Additional funding is available for Human Services, Economic Development, and Workforce Development. Requests of up to $10,000 will be accepted. Non-profit organizations located in Fayette County or Greene County, or those that provide services to Fayette County or Greene County, are encouraged to apply.
The 2018 Spring Application is now available. The deadline to apply is March 1.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jan 2, 2018 | CFFC News, Workshops
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) will be hosting a Grantwriting Workshop on Thurs., Jan. 18, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room at 2 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. The workshop will be taught by Rob DeOrio, of DeOrio Strategies Group, who presents the CFFC’s Non-Profit Leadership Series.
DeOrio Strategies Group is s full service consulting firm specializing in fundraising and development. Mr. DeOrio, a Duquesne University graduate, has over 20 years of experience working in the non-profit sector. He has conducted and implemented a variety of fundraising, organizational development, and capacity building programs for clients including feasibility studies, capital campaigns, strategic plans and budget analysis.
Anyone interested in creating more comprehensive grant proposals and achieving better results in fundraising is invited to attend. Cost per person is $10, pre-registration is necessary and space is limited. For questions, contact Clara L. Pascoe, Executive Director or Renee Couser, Director of Donor Relations at 724-437-8600.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Sturge W. Hughes Memorial Fund was started in 2016 by his wife Regina.
Sturge, a Vietnam veteran and carpenter, never let his disabilities and special needs of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, ankylosing spondylitis, and coronary artery disease dictate his life. According to Regina, “While they may have hindered his ability to shingle a roof or play a round of golf, they never affected his wit or wisdom.”
As he began to have more time in the office due to his health limitations, Sturge shared his knowledge with the younger generation, as well as business associates. He enjoyed providing first jobs, teaching a trade, financing an education, or helping people start their own businesses. It was this dedication to helping the young people “make a difference” to their lives that was his passion.
“When Sturge passed away, I wanted to create a tribute to his passion by supporting and enriching the lives and careers of young people. I had a vision of what I wanted to accomplish. However, I had no experience in the best method of moving forward to attain my goal. I contacted the Community Foundation of Fayette County and met with Clara Pascoe and Renee Couser to share my thoughts. They were helpful and supportive beyond my expectations,” said Regina.
Regina recently retired from a 51-year association with Rockwell/Sensus in Uniontown. Like Sturge, she enjoyed working and mentoring the new and younger associates while giving back to a company that fulfilled her professional goals as well as contributed to the happiness in her personal life. She continues to strive to “make a difference” and feels that the Foundation provides the path to this achievement.
