by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Feb 3, 2020 | CFFC News
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
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jan 27, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants
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”
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jan 16, 2020 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives, News Releases
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.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jan 2, 2020 | CFFC News, News Releases, Scholarships
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.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Dec 17, 2019 | CFFC News, Scholarships
The CFFC scholarships will be posted on Januray 2, 2020! Students pursuing post-secondary education will have access to around 50 scholarships, with various criteria, to preview and complete applications for at that time. The applications will be listed under “List of Scholarships” on our website menu.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Dec 12, 2019 | CFFC News
We’re happy to be part of a community that is generous, giving, and caring. The CFFC encourages philanthropy in the community and supports causes that help build a stronger Fayette County. In the CFFC’s 20th year, we are grateful to all of the donors and supporters who have made it possible to give back to Fayette County through our role as a community foundation.
The CFFC has a unique ability to personalize charitable giving, based on a donor’s passions and giving preferences, and to provide support to the county with flexibility throughout time. Please contact the CFFC office at 724-437-8600 if you are interested in partnering with us to make a positive impact on the community!
Ways to Donate
If you would like to make a gift to the CFFC and support our work in Fayette County, there are options for your giving!
If you’re shopping Amazon, use Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com) and select “Community Foundation of Fayette County” as your charitable organization to have Amazon donate a portion of each purchase to the CFFC!
Please call the CFFC office at 724-437-8600 to make a donation via credit card, and please make checks payable to “CFFC” with the fund name on the Memo line. As 2019 comes to an end, we sincerely thank you for your support this year!
