Fayette Gives 2022 Raises $581,589 for Fayette County Charities

by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Dec 14, 2022 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives

Over 1,000 individuals and businesses donated to Fayette County charities during the third annual Fayette Gives. During this “day of giving”, everyone has the opportunity to be a philanthropist by donating to support local causes. The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) hosts Fayette Gives to help build a stronger Fayette, and is thrilled to distribute a total of $581,589 for Fayette Gives 2022. CFFC hosted a Fayette Gives grand finale event on December 12, 2022 at Fay-Penn Economic Development Council’s Launch Box to celebrate the fundraising success of the participating charities and the generosity of the community.

Eighty-eight charities participated in Fayette Gives this year, fundraising to support their mission and services to Fayette County. Charity profiles, which are still available at www.fayettegives.org, provide details about their various efforts to address community needs.

CFFC began accepting Fayette Gives check donations in September. However, the main focus of Fayette Gives is the online giving day, which was November 10. The public was able to view live results and leaderboards, and online giving was available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fayette Gives day wrapped up with more than $500,000 in donations, in addition to the $74,000 bonus pool.

Fayette Gives has grown each year since its start in 2020. Over the last three years, $1,315,892 has been raised to support Fayette County charities. CFFC is grateful to the community for their generosity and support of this initiative.

“The community foundation invests in Fayette Gives to help local charities beyond our typical grantmaking program. It’s a way to showcase their good work to the entire community and create excitement around giving back,” said Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive Director. “As charities raise money and build relationships with their supporters, they’re able to strengthen their sustainability,” noted Couser.

Fayette Gives provides a special incentive for charitable giving, because gifts are increased by a prorated percentage of the bonus pool. Thanks to the sponsors who contribute for the bonus pool boost, the public’s generosity is able to make a bigger impact.

CFFC will continue the effort to build a stronger Fayette by hosting Fayette Gives again on November 9, 2023. Charity registration is planned to open in June 2023, and more information can be found year-round at www.fayettegives.org.

CFFC thanks the Fayette Gives 2022 sponsors: (Community Sponsors) Charity Fund; Mike Kelly Toyota; The Swimmer Family; (Generosity Sponsors) Charitable Fund of Specialty Conduit and Manufacturing, LLC; COE Distributing; Erie Insurance; (Humanity Sponsors) The Eberly Foundation; First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Greene County; Ford of Uniontown; Montgomery Medical; MountainCreek Property Group; Nemacolin Resort; Neubauer’s Flowers & Market House; Pittsburgh-Fayette Express, Inc; the Uniontown Office of Janney Montgomery Scott; Uniontown Walmart Supercenter.

Fayette Gives Preliminary Results

by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Nov 17, 2022 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives

The Community Foundation of Fayette County hosted the third annual Fayette Gives on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The preliminary total is $575,541, and we thank everyone who helped make this “day of giving” such a success! Your generosity will make an impact for Fayette County charities and the community as a whole. Preliminary results are displayed at www.fayettegives.org, but the summary and leaderboards do not include bonus pool dollars. Stay tuned for final numbers in the coming weeks, and thank you for joining us in building a stronger Fayette!

Fayette Gives Check Contribution Form Now Available

by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Sep 7, 2022 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives

This year, 88 Fayette County charities are fundraising in the third annual Fayette Gives on November 10, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org. During this 12-hour “day of giving”, the public is encouraged to donate to participating local charities in a joint effort to build a stronger Fayette. The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) hosts Fayette Gives to support local charities and engage the community in philanthropy.

Fayette Gives has raised $734,303 for Fayette County charities the past two years, with 43 participating charities in 2020 and 64 participating charities in 2021. This year’s 88 charities include many returning charities and 25 first-time participants. Learn more about the services they provide by viewing their profiles on the “Charity Search” page at www.fayettegives.org.

To donate during Fayette Gives, donors will visit www.fayettegives.org on November 10, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., to select one or more charities for a credit or debit card donation. The minimum donation is $25 per charity. Donations received at the CFFC office by 8 p.m. on November 10 will be boosted by a prorated percentage of the bonus pool, thanks to the Fayette Gives sponsors.

To donate to one or more charities by check, please write one check for your total contribution amount and complete one Check Contribution Form to designate your individual donation amounts. Make your check payable to “CFFC” and mail it with your completed Check Contribution Form to CFFC, 5 South Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401. The official Check Contribution Form is available at www.fayettegives.org and checks are now being accepted.

On Fayette Gives day, the website will show live results and leaderboards. Once all donations are verified, charities will receive their grant check. Visit www.fayettegives.org to learn more.

Fayette Gives Kickoff Meeting

by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 29, 2022 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives

Charity Registration is Now Open for Fayette Gives 2022

by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 1, 2022 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is hosting the third annual Fayette Gives on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org. Fayette Gives is a “day of giving” that aims to build a stronger Fayette by engaging the community in philanthropy and supporting local charities. Registration is now open (June 1, 2022) at www.fayettegives.org for charities who wish to participate. Registration will close on September 1, 2022.

Participating charities must be a 501(c)(3) organization, must file an annual 990 Form, and must serve Fayette County, PA. Once registered, CFFC will help prepare charities for the “day of giving” with additional information and educational materials.

On Fayette Gives day, November 10, 2022, the public will be encouraged to visit www.fayettegives.org to make online donations to a selection of local charities. The Fayette Gives website will display live results and leaderboards so charities and the public can track fundraising efforts. Check donations will also be accepted.

As a special incentive, the Fayette Gives bonus pool will enhance all qualifying donations that are received at CFFC by 8 p.m. on Fayette Gives day. This fundraising marathon stretches each dollar, both for the generous donors and for the charities serving the community.

CFFC extends a special thank-you to the bonus pool sponsors. Their sponsorships make it possible to boost each donation made during Fayette Gives. If you would like to join in supporting the bonus pool, please download the 2022 Sponsorship Flyer for details.

Community Sponsors: Charity Fund; Mike Kelly Toyota

Generosity Sponsors: Erie Insurance

Humanity Sponsors: The Eberly Foundation; First Federal Savings & Loan Assoc. of Greene County; Ford of Uniontown; Montgomery Medical; Nemacolin Resort; Neubauer’s Flowers; the Uniontown Office of Janney Montgomery Scott; Uniontown Walmart Supercenter

To learn more about eligibility requirements or how Fayette Gives works, browse the FAQs at www.fayettegives.org or contact Rebecca Wardle at 724-437-8600 x203.