by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Oct 14, 2020 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives, News Releases
Nonprofits are there for local residents every day; let’s join in an effort to be there for them on one day during Fayette Gives. The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is hosting an inaugural “day of giving”, called Fayette Gives, to engage the community in philanthropy and build a stronger Fayette County. Fayette Gives will take place on November 12, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org.
There are 43 participating nonprofits. Donors can view the full list of nonprofits on the website, search for a specific nonprofit, or search by service category on the Fayette Gives website. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits have continued to serve the community, despite financial strain from an increase in community need and limited fundraising events that nonprofits rely on for their operation. Fayette Gives provides a safe and easy way for the public to support a variety of causes through the missions of the 43 participating nonprofits.
As a special incentive, each donation made during Fayette Gives will be enhanced by a prorated percentage of the $55,000 Bonus Pool. Donors will get more bang for their generous buck and nonprofits will receive a fundraising boost with the addition of Bonus Pool dollars. We would like to extend our gratitude to the Fayette Gives Sponsors who are supporting the Bonus Pool.
The CFFC is excited for the community to take advantage of this special fundraising opportunity to support Fayette County nonprofits. Mark your calendars for November 12th and learn more about Fayette Gives, the participating nonprofits, and donation methods at www.fayettegives.org.
Participating Nonprofits:
180 Degree About Face Inc.
Albert Gallatin Human Services
Albert Gallatin Service Center of The Salvation Army
Alternatives Yes Pregnancy Support Center
American Cancer Society
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region
Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA)
Brownsville Free Public Library
Carnegie Free Library
Centerville Clinics, Inc
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc.
Christian Layman Corps.
City Mission – Living Stones, Inc.
Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Dress for Success Pittsburgh
East End United Community Center
Fallingwater/Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Fayette County 4-H
Fayette County Agricultural Improvement Association, Inc.
Fayette County Association for the Blind
Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc.
Fayette County Cultural Trust
Fayette County Historical Society Inc
Fayette Friends of Animals
Friends of Art of the Uniontown Art Club
German-Masontown Public Library
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
Goodwill of Southwestern PA
Grindstone Community Volunteer Fire Dept.
Highlands Hospital Foundation
Jumonville Foundation
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
Literacy Council of Southwestern PA
Loving Daniel
Mary House Inc
St. Vincent de Paul, Uniontown Area Conference
State Theatre Center for the Arts
The Salvation Army (Uniontown Corps)
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Uniontown Area YMCA
Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
Westmoreland Fayette Council, Boy Scouts of America
Community Sponsors:
Mike Kelly Toyota of Uniontown
Joshua and Maria Swimmer
Generosity Sponsors:
Charity Fund
Erie Insurance
Joy G. Huston
Humanity Sponsors:
The Eberly Foundation & Robert E. Eberly, Jr.
Fayette Legacy Partners of Janney Montgomery Scott
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Greene County
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Somerset Trust Company
#FayetteGives
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Sep 23, 2020 | CFFC News
View the Community Foundation of Fayette County’s 2019 Annual Report here!
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Sep 17, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants, News Releases
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has awarded $19,800 in grants from the Emergency Relief Fund. The Emergency Relief Fund was created by the CFFC to provide grants to health and human service organizations and other nonprofits serving Fayette County in response to local disasters and emergencies. Grants from the Emergency Relief Fund were awarded to respond to the needs related to the COVID-19 virus.
Emergency Relief Fund: Adah Volunteer Fire Department, Alternatives.Yes Pregnancy Support Center, City Mission – Living Stones Inc., Dress for Success Pittsburgh, East End United Community Center, Genesis House Ministries Inc., Greater Uniontown Heritage Consortium, Lions Square FBO The Connellsville Lions Club, McClellandtown Volunteer Fire Company, Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department, Uniontown YMCA, Yough River Trail Council.
The CFFC awarded $20,511 in grants from Field of Interest Funds, which are used for a specific charitable purpose.
Burchinal Family Endowment Fund: Fayette Emergency Medical Service, Foundation for Christian Counseling, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown Inc., Transitional Paths to Independent Living (TRPIL)
Jack and Diane Hughes Family Fund: Fayette County Association for the Blind
Mary & John J. Depcrymski Memorial Fund: Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Matthew Ryan John Memorial Fund: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region
“Thank you to the donors who contributed to the Emergency Relief Fund. Your donations helped organizations that were directly impacted by COVID-19. Contributions to this Fund are always welcome to address future local disasters and emergencies. We’re also thankful to the families that are helping CFFC to Build a Stronger Fayette through our Field of Interest Funds.”
– Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive Director.
Please visit our website (www.cffayettepa.org) and social media sites (@cffayettepa) to stay in touch and receive updates from the CFFC.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Sep 9, 2020 | CFFC News
The Pittsburgh Foundation, PANO, The Forbes Fund, and the United Way of Southwestern PA are conducting a survey that compiles high-level data about COVID-19’s statewide impact on Pennsylvania nonprofits, with a particular emphasis on estimated revenue loss. The data will be used to determine needs for support caused by the impacts of the pandemic and to inform advocacy for public support, in order to preserve and strengthen the critical infrastructure that nonprofits collectively provide to local communities.
Take the survey here!
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Sep 3, 2020 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives, News Releases
Nonprofits are there for local residents every day; let’s join in an effort to be there for them on one day. The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is hosting Fayette Gives to engage the community in philanthropy and build a stronger Fayette by supporting local nonprofits. Fayette Gives is a community-wide “day of giving” that will take place on November 12, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org. Each donation made during Fayette Gives will be enhanced by a prorated percentage of the $53,000+ Bonus Pool to help stretch each dollar of generosity.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits have continued to serve communities, despite financial strain from an increase in services to meet community needs and cancellation of fundraising events that nonprofits rely on for their operation. Fayette Gives provides a safe and easy way for the public to support nonprofits that are making an impact in the community. Anyone can donate, and everyone will have their donation increased by the Bonus Pool as a special incentive to give back.
There are 43 nonprofits participating in Fayette Gives, and we’re excited for the community to get involved in this special fundraising opportunity to support them! Take some time to learn about these local organizations that are helping build a stronger Fayette, and see which ones align with your passions at www.fayettegives.org.
Participating Nonprofits:
180 Degree About Face
Albert Gallatin Human Services Agency, Inc.
Albert Gallatin Service Center of The Salvation Army
Alternatives. Yes Pregnancy Support Center
American Cancer Society – Greensburg Office
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region
Boy Scouts of America, Westmoreland Fayette Council
Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania (BIAPA)
Brownsville Free Public Library
Carnegie Free Library
Centerville Clinics, Inc
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc.
Christian Layman Corps
City Mission-Living Stones, Inc.
Crime Victim’s Center
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA
Dress for Success Pittsburgh
East End United Community Center
Fallingwater/Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Fayette County 4-H
Fayette County Agricultural Improvement Association, Inc.
Fayette County Association for the Blind
Fayette County Community Action Agency
Fayette County Cultural Trust
Fayette County Historical Society
Fayette Friends of Animals
Friends of Art of the Uniontown Art Club
German-Masontown Public Library
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Grindstone Community VFD
Highlands Hospital Foundation
Jumonville Foundation
Junior Achievement of Western PA
Literacy Council of Southwestern PA
Loving Daniel
Mary House Inc.
St. Vincent dePaul Society
State Theatre Center for the Arts
The Salvation Army
Touchstone Center for Crafts
Uniontown Area YMCA
Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank
We would like to extend our gratitude to the Fayette Gives Sponsors!
Community Sponsors:
Mike Kelly Toyota of Uniontown
Joshua and Maria Swimmer
Generosity Sponsors:
Erie Insurance
Charity Fund
Joy G. Huston
Humanity Sponsors:
The Eberly Foundation & Robert E. Eberly, Jr.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Somerset Trust Company
First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Greene County
Fayette Legacy Partners of Janney
Additional Bonus Pool Supporters:
Anonymous
Barnes Saly & Company
Johnson and Matthey
Uniontown Walmart Supercenter (Walmart Giving)
United Bank
#FayetteGives
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Aug 13, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants
COVID-19 Arts Working Group (CAWG)
The Covid-19 Arts Working Group (CAWG), a collaboration of 15 foundations and a private donor in the Pittsburgh metro area, announces the Arts I Equity I Reimagined Fund, in response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region’s arts and cultural sector. The fund is intended to foster collective action and identify creative solutions to operating challenges as nonprofit arts organizations navigate these uncertain times. While the fund is open to all arts and cultural organizations, in recognition of long-standing disparities in funding, it will prioritize small to medium-sized arts organizations and those that serve or are led by historically marginalized communities in southwestern Pennsylvania, whether they be urban or rural in location.
Details about the Arts I Equity I Reimagined Fund, including eligibility requirements, deadlines, FAQs, the application process and guiding principles can be found at www.artsreimagined.org or by calling (412) 219-6584.
CAWG Grant Opportunities
Arts I Equity I Reimagined grants will support arts and cultural organizations located in any of the following Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland. All 501(c)3 arts organizations, artist-driven projects, and unincorporated arts collectives are eligible to apply. Non-501(c)3 projects and collectives may use a fiscal sponsor to apply (assistance to find and secure a fiscal sponsor is available as part of this program). The program contains two unique opportunities:
1) Capacity Building Assistance – open to any arts organization or sponsored project with a budget of $2.5 million or less. Managed by PACE (Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise), this program is designed to quickly respond to requests to help nonprofits gain the skills or concrete strategies needed to address COVID-19 related challenges. Examples of assistance could include, but are not limited to: short-term action plans, financial planning, fundraising or marketing capacity, human resource assistance, anti-racism training, and other tools to create a sustainable future. With its long history of increasing the organizational capacity of nonprofits serving the African American and other marginalized communities, PACE is uniquely positioned to assist this effort.
2) Collective Action for Re-Imagining – collaborations, partnerships or networks of any budget size, comprised of three or more 501(c)3 arts organizations, artist-driven projects, and/or unincorporated arts collectives, are eligible to apply. Managed by New Sun Rising (NSR), this program seeks ideas that employ new, novel, and innovative ways of working together to address the dramatic shifts that have been instigated by the COVID-19 crisis, and that also address opportunities and solutions to reposition the sector for a more sustainable and equitable future. New Sun Rising (NSR) designs and implements programs that create economic opportunity, solve social challenges and strengthen community vibrancy. NSR will bring these strengths to help facilitate the funding of this work.
AER Live Info Sessions
See below for a list of free, live information sessions that will be open to any potential applicant and will provide a space where specific questions get answered right away in real time. Potential applicants may also submit questions for a quick response by email at the fund’s website: www.artsreimagined.org.
AER Live Info Sessions*
Session #1 – Thursday, Aug. 20, 9:00 a.m.**
Session #2 – Monday, Aug. 24, 3:00 p.m.
Session #3 – Tuesday, Aug. 25, 9:00 a.m.
Session #4 – TDC/Barr Foundation Webinar on Scenario Planning. Time/date TBD.
*Info sessions will be hosted virtually and made available for replay at www.artsreimagined.org.
**The Aug. 20 session is hosted by Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, Community Foundation of Fayette County, and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, and will address unique questions from potential applicants in rural and suburban counties. However, participants from any southwestern Pennsylvania location are welcome at any of the live sessions.
To participate in the Aug. 20 session, please register here: https://cfwestmoreland.org/CAWGInfoSession
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email and a separate Zoom calendar invitation that includes the Zoom meeting link.