by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 24, 2019 | News Releases, Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) honored over 90 scholarship recipients and their donors at the 7th Annual Scholarship Mixer held on Tuesday, May 21st at Marilyn’s on Main. The event provided an opportunity for students and donors to meet one another to share congratulations and gratitude.
“Since 2009, the CFFC has awarded more than $1,465,000 in post-secondary scholarships to local students. We are thankful for the many donors that have assisted these outstanding students with the rising costs associated with their continuing education,” said Renee M. Couser, the CFFC Executive Director.
Scholarship funds are created in honor or memory of a loved one, to support certain career paths or to simply give back to the community. The 47 scholarship funds that made awards this year have a variety of criteria for students with academic achievement, community service, financial need, extracurricular participation, area of study or school preference.
Through the CFFC’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Access to Higher Education Program, qualifying students will have the opportunity to have their scholarship awards matched by the state.
Thank you to the donors who support students through these generous scholarships, and congratulations to the selected student recipients. If you are interested in starting a scholarship fund with the CFFC, please contact Renee M. Couser at 724-437-8600.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 10, 2019 | Grants, News Releases
May 9, 2019, Fayette County, Pa. — The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) and the Chevron Community Fund Spring 2019 Grants Presentation was held May 9, 2019 in Lemont Furnace, PA. $51,225 in grant awards was presented to non-profit organizations in Fayette, Greene and Westmoreland counties.
The Chevron Community Fund made awards to the following: Adelphoi, Brownsville Area Military Honor Roll, Community Foundation of Greene County, Fayette County Cultural Trust, Fort Ligonier Association, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Luzerne Township Police Department, Mantle House Mission, TGCH Inc./Washington Health System Foundation, The Salvation Army, Waypoint Youth and Community Center and Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank.
The Chevron Community Fund was created with the CFFC in efforts to improve the social and economic well-being of the communities where Chevron employees live and work. The Chevron Community Fund and the CFFC are happy to support a total of 17 organizations selected in this grants cycle.
“The Chevron Community Fund is happy to partner with the CFFC and provide support for organizations making a difference in people’s lives. Since 2010, the Chevron Community Fund has provided over $740,000 in funds for non-profit organizations in our area. This grants cycle, Chevron expanded funding to Westmoreland County, in addition to Fayette and Greene Counties, and we look forward to continuing our cooperation with the CFFC to support our local communities,” said Brent Robinson, Policy, Government and Public Affairs Representative at Chevron.
The CFFC awarded grants to the following: Adelphoi, Carnegie Free Library of Connellsville, City Mission – Living Stones, Inc., Fayette County Cultural Trust, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Junior Achievement, Laurel Highlands Outdoor School and Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
If you have any questions about the CFFC grantmaking programs, please contact Renee M. Couser, Executive Director at the CFFC office at 724-437-8600.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jan 21, 2019 | Grants, News Releases
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) and the Chevron Community Fund are now accepting applications for the 2019 Spring Grant Cycle.
The CFFC’s Grantmaking Program gives priority to programs in the following areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Economic Development 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.
The Chevron Community Fund awards grants to non-profit organizations located in or serving the residents of: Fayette County, Greene County, or areas in and around Hermine, Smithton, Sewickley Township, South Huntingdon Township and West Newton located in Westmoreland County. Funding priorities include: STEM Education, Workforce Development and Basic Human Needs. Other funding areas may be considered. Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered.
Visit the Grants page on www.cffayettepa.org to apply. The deadline to apply for both the CFFC and the Chevron Community Fund grants is March 1, 2019.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jan 4, 2019 | News Releases
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has announced that scholarship applications are available for the 2019-2020 school year. Students planning to attend a post-secondary school are encouraged to apply.
The CFFC offers over 40 scholarships with varies criteria. Some scholarships 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 website at www.cffayettepa.org. The deadline to apply is March 22, 2019. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your guidance counselor or Lee O’Neil at 724-437-8600.
Scholarship funds are created by individuals and families to honor or memorialize someone, support students and give back to the community. 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.
In 2018, CFFC distributed $283,000 in post-secondary scholarships. In addition, through CFFC’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Access to High 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, 2018 | News Releases
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) and the Chevron Community Fund awards event was held December 6 in Uniontown, PA. Nearly $140,000 in awards was presented to non-profit organizations in Fayette and Greene counties.
The Chevron Community Fund made awards to the following: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, Blueprints, Christian Layman Corps, City Mission-Living Stones, Inc., Coalition for a Brighter Greene, Dress for Success, Fayette County Career & Technical Institute, German Township Police Department, Greater Uniontown Chorale, Inc., Operation Warm, Inc., Penn State University- University Park, Redstone Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh, Uniontown Area YMCA.
The Chevron Community Fund was created with the Community Foundation of Fayette County with the goal of improving the social and economic well-being of the communities where Chevron employees live and work. This year, 36 requests were received for the fall grant cycle and Chevron is funding fourteen phenomenal organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents within the community.
“Since 2011, the Chevron Community Fund has provided $706,922 in funds for non-profits organizations in Fayette and Greene counties. I am proud of the partnership that Chevron has established with the community foundation. With our ongoing partnership and support of the CFFC, I believe we are making investments that are positively impacting people’s lives. We look forward to the continued cooperation with the foundation and building trust within the communities where Chevron operates,” said Brent Robinson, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron.
Organizations receiving CFFC Fall Cycle Grant Awards include: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, Alternative. Yes Pregnancy Support Center, American Cancer Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc., Coalition for a Brighter Greene, Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center, Connellsville Area Historical Society, Crime Victim’s Center, Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA, East End United Community Center, Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, Fayette County Community Action Agency, German Township Police Department (challenge grant), Greene County Department of Recreation, Highlands Hospital, Morrell Volunteer Fire Company (challenge grant), Mountain Fellowship Center, Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Tool and Machining Foundation, Touchstone Center for Crafts, Trinity United Presbyterian Church.
Last year, CFFC received a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. These funds enhanced the 2018 CFFC grantmaking cycle.
“This grant has enabled us to enhance our 2018 Grantmaking Program to serve non-profit organizations in Greene County, as well as Fayette, for projects and programs that focus on human services, and workforce and economic development,” said Renee Couser, CFFC Executive Director.
If you have any questions about the CFFC grantmaking programs, please contact Renee M. Couser, Executive Director at the CFFC office at 724-437-8600.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Oct 26, 2018 | News Releases
Create a new fund, or make a gift to an existing fund, CFFC will match up to $7,500
Since 2009, the Community Foundation of Fayette County has been committed to creating funds that help Fayette County to meet the challenges of changing times; to connecting donors with the needs of the community to support area non-profit organizations; and, to meeting the charitable needs of all county residents.
Now, just in time for end of year giving, CFFC will help their donors build and grow funds with $100,000 in match money available. CFFC will match up to $7,500 to create a new fund or make a gift to an existing fund. For example, a minimum gift of $7,500 to create a permanent fund will be matched by CFFC with $2,500. The maximum gift of $22,500 will be matched by CFFC with $7,500.
“The Community Foundation of Fayette County is committed to assisting individuals, and families with their charitable giving, as well as helping non-profit organizations with their sustainability. We offer a number of funds for donors to create legacy,” said Renee Couser, CFFC Executive Director.
Donors can leave a legacy by creating one of the following funds:
- Donor Advised Funds allows distributions to various charities.
- Donor Designated Funds allows distributions to specific organizations of the donor’s choice.
- Scholarship Funds supports post-secondary education.
- Field of Interest Funds allows donors to direct funds to a very specific area or purpose.
- Agency Funds created by a non-profit organization to benefit the organization.
- Unrestricted Funds for donors without specific direction for their giving.
Since 2009, the Community Foundation of Fayette County has distributed nearly $1,500,000 to area non-profit organizations through their Donor Advised Funds and Donor Designated Funds. In addition, more than $1,200,000 has been awarded in scholarships to local students.
For more information and details, please contact Renee Couser at 724-437-8600 x1.
