by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Oct 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) Chairperson, Jim Foutz announced today that 6 organizations serving Fayette County will be awarded a combined total of $16,600 in the 2015 Fall Cycle. Funding for these awards is made possible through the CFFC general grantmaking program, and through funds held at the CFFC, including The Nelson Foundation Fund and The Burchinal Fund.
Organizations receiving support include: The Connellsville Redevelopment Authority (for the city’s economic and fiscal health planning workshop); Demi Brae Cuccia Awareness Program (teen dating violence awareness program); Fayette County Community Action Agency (foodbank refrigeration project); Genesis House (transitional housing for men); Mountain Fellowship Center (for renovations to the Center); Private Industry Council (for the after school food and nutrition program).
“The Community Foundation has a long history of service to our community, and since 1999, we have awarded millions of dollars to Fayette County non-profits. These grant awards represent our program interests including education, arts and culture, health and human services, and economic development,” said Foutz.
The Community Foundation was founded in 1999 and is widely recognized as a significant regional resource for donors and nonprofit organizations. The CFFC holds the distinction of accreditation from the Council on Foundations.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) and Chevron announced today the Spring Cycle Grant Awards from the Chevron Community Fund. Nine organizations will receive awards totaling $40,000.
Organizations receiving support include: Brownsville Area School District (for a zSpace application and software package for Brownsville Area High School); City Mission – Living Stones (for the women’s shelter operations); Connellsville Community Ministries (for food vouchers for the Connellsville farmers market); Fayette County Career and Technical Institute (for a 3 day summer camp for Albert Gallatin middle school students); Fayette County Cultural Trust (for the Rural Arts Collaborative); Fay Penn Economic Development Council (for scholarships to enable three students to attend the Leaders Academy); Greater Uniontown Heritage Consortium (for the community production of Mary Poppins); Imagination Library (for books for 100 children), and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy – Fallingwater (for the Learning Through Architecture program for Fayette County schools)
The Chevron Community Fund was created in partnership 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.Since 2012, the Chevron Community Fund has provided more than $300,000 in grants to numerous charities throughout Fayette and neighboring counties.
“The Community Foundation is pleased to assist Chevron in this strategic grantmaking program directing support in response to the needs of the region and community,” said Clara L. Pascoe, Executive Director of the CFFC.
“Chevron is committed to partnering with the communities in which we operate in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and particularly Fayette County. We are pleased to join today with the Community Foundation of Fayette County to support these worthy organizations that make a positive difference in the lives of the people in this community, ” said Nigel Hearne, vice president of Chevron’s Appalachian/Michigan Business Unit.
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants, and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels.
The Community Foundation was founded in 1999 and is widely recognized as an important regional resource for donors and nonprofit organizations. Since 2009, the CFFC has held the distinction of accreditation from the Council on Foundations and was recently reaccredited. This honor indicates that the CFFC follows and applies the strictest professional practices and standards. The CFFC was named the Outstanding Foundation in Western Pennsylvania in 2009.
For any questions, please contact the CFFC office at 724-437-8600.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) Chairperson, Jim Foutz announced today that 10 organizations serving Fayette County will be awarded a combined total of $28,000 in the 2015 Spring Cycle. Funding for these wards is made possible through the CFFC general grantmaking program, and through funds held at the CFFC, including The Charity Fund and The Burchinal Fund.
Organizations receiving support include: Alternative Yes (for the Earn while you Learn Parenting Program); Brownsville Area Revitalization Corp (for renovations to the Flatiron Building); Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region (for the literacy program); City Mission – Living Stones (for the women’s shelter operations);; Christian Layman Corp (for food bank deliveries in Fayette County); Fayette County Blind Association (for a new educational program for the blind); Fayette County Cultural Trust (for the Rural Arts Collaborative); German Masontown Library (for purchase of tables); Greater Uniontown Heritage Consortium – State Theatre (for the community production of Mary Poppins), and Mountain Watershed Association (for the completion of the Indian Creek Valley Trail).
“We are proud of the Community Foundation’s service to our community, and since 1999, we have awarded over $2.5 million to Fayette County non-profits. These awards represent a variety of program interests including education, arts and culture, health and human services, economic development and tourism,” said Foutz.
The Community Foundation was founded in 1999 and is widely recognized as an important regional resource for donors and nonprofit organizations. The CFFC holds the distinction of accreditation from the Council on Foundations and was named the Outstanding Foundation in Western Pennsylvania in 2009.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Mar 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has recently been reaccredited with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations- the highest standards for philanthropic excellence.
We strive to support the causes Fayette County cares about from education to arts and culture to health and human services. National Standards says that we meet the most rigorous standards in philanthropy and is a promise to our community that we’ll continue to do this good work together, right here in Fayette County.
National Standards is not mandatory. We chose to go above and beyond by affirming our commitment to excellence and accountability. Our accreditation provides assurance that we have sound policies and practices in place. In short, it means we meet the highest standards for local giving.
To receive accreditation with National Standards, the CFFC submitted our policies and procedures to a rigorous review of 41 National Standards in six key areas of community foundation operations, including donor services, investment management, grantmaking and administration.
The National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations program was established in 2000 in cooperation with the Council on Foundations. For more information about National Standards, visit www.cfstandards.org
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Mar 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
UNIONTOWN (March 17, 2015) —— The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting grant applications for the Chevron Community Fund. Applications must be post-marked by April 15, 2015.
The Chevron Community Fund is based at the Community Foundation of Fayette County. Grant requests from Fayette County non-profits will be considered in this cycle, and requests for projects of up to $10,000 will be accepted. Funding is focused on, but is not limited to, the following areas: STEM Education, Workforce Development, and Basic Human Needs.
Chevron, which holds regional offices in Uniontown, PA and Moon Township, PA, is one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies and a leading producer of Marcellus shale in the Appalachian Basin.
Since 2009, The Community Foundation of Fayette County has assisted Chevron with this strategic grantmaking program in response to the needs of this region. Since 2009, Chevron has awarded approximately $335,000 in a four county region of SWPA including Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette Counties. Over $258,000 has been awarded in Fayette County alone.
About CFFC:
The Community Foundation of Fayette County was founded in 1999, to serve the community through philanthropy. The Foundation holds the distinction of national accreditation from the Council on Foundations and was named the Outstanding Foundation in Western Pennsylvania for 2009 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The CFFC is widely recognized as an important regional charitable resource for donors and nonprofit organizations.
About Chevron:
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Feb 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
The CFFC is announcing a new Matching Gifts Program. In an effort to promote philanthropy, the Foundation has set aside $250,000 for this program. Individuals, families or non-profit agencies wishing to create an endowment for charitable giving may be eligible to receive a matching gift of up to $7,500. New and current donors are welcome to participate in this program. We expect the funds to be distributed quickly, so contact the office today.
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) was formed in 1999 to enrich the quality of life for all residents of Fayette County and to make the County a better place to live and to work. We accomplish this by providing support to non-profits and assisting individuals with their charitable giving intentions. The CFFC offers everyone an opportunity to impact the lives of others. The many Funds held at the Foundation were created by individuals from all walks of life who share a belief in giving back and a commitment to this community. There is a great value in giving.
For additional information on the matching gifts program, contact Clara Pascoe or Renee Couser at 724-437-8600, or visit the office at 2 W. Main St., Suite 101, Uniontown, PA 15401.