The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) thanks everyone who attended and supported the inaugural Gala of Giving – “Catalyst for Change” on March 26, 2022 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. It was a fabulous evening, and the ballroom was full of enthusiasm.
“It’s clear that the mission of this event has resonated with people… we all want to see a bigger change, a bolder impact, and a better Fayette County,” said Dan Gearing, Gala of Giving Chair.
The generous support of event sponsors, auction item donations, program ads, individual ticket purchases, and volunteers made this event possible. And the support continued throughout the entire evening. Guests bid on a wide variety of silent and live auction items… from high-end jewelry, golf foursomes, and wine… to tropical get-aways, sports memorabilia, and arts and entertainment tickets.
J.D. Ewing, CFFC Board Chair, addressed the ballroom, saying in part: “We’re proud of [CFFC’s] impact in the community, and we know there’s a lot more work that needs to be done to help Fayette County reach its full potential. The Gala of Giving is our new effort to spark change and growth on a higher level – on a bigger scale – than ever before. The foundation wants to invest in projects that will make a significant change, and we know it takes time, money, and partnerships to make that possible.”
In the spirit of partnership, Gala of Giving guests were asked to complete a feedback card to list what they believe to be the top three challenges that Fayette County faces. CFFC will review the responses and use them as a guide for selecting an initiative to fund, in the goal of being a “catalyst for change” in Fayette County.
CFFC extends a sincere thank-you to everyone who made it possible to raise over $280,000 for the inaugural Gala of Giving! Guests have already asked to reserve tickets for next year’s event, and we look forward to continuing this bold new effort to help Fayette County reach its full potential. Community members can join the effort by donating to the Gala of Giving Fund.
Special Thanks to our Generous Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors: COE Distributing; Ford Office Technologies; Gismondi Family Foundation; Specialty Conduit and Manufacturing; Sprowls Insurance Group; Wells Fargo Advisors.
Gold Sponsors: 84 Lumber Company/Nemacolin; Fairchance Construction Company; Fayette Pipe Company; First National Bank; Arthur Gabriel; Joyce’s Jewelry; Mountain Creek Properties; Neubauer’s Flowers; Pine Hollow Mechanical, Inc.; Radcliffe Law, LLC; Joshua and Maria Swimmer; Stahls’; Stoney’s Brewing Company; Time Out Batting Cages; Janney Montgomery Scott LLC –Uniontown Office; United Bank; WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital.
Silver Sponsors: The Braun Family; Edward and Julie Capuzzi; First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County; Liberty Steel; McClure & Wolfe; Montgomery Medical; PNC; Somerset Trust Company; State Farm, Lauren Yohman; John and Lisa Sunyecz; Watson Mundorff LLP.
Bronze Sponsors: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield; Highlands Hospital; Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus; Unity Printing.
Patron Sponsors: Todd and Beth Casteel; Charlie and Renee Couser; DiMarco’s; Donald M. Miller Inc.; Mid Penn Bank; Zodiac Management Services, LLC.
Hospitality Sponsors: Reschini Agency; Sunbelt Marketing, Inc. Employee Sunshine Fund; Universal Steel Company.
