East End United Community Center (EEUCC) is helping to build a stronger Fayette by supporting local youth. They have received multiple grants from the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) in the past, including a 2020 Emergency Relief Fund grant.
Keeley Forrestel and Nancy Reed with EEUCC’s Emergency Relief Fund check
EEUCC used the Emergency Relief Fund grant to purchase and distribute toiletries and household supplies to the community during the covid-19 pandemic. On a weekly basis, between 45 and 55 families picked up supply bags at EEUCC.
“We distributed to families we already serve, which helped us stay in touch with the kids, but the supply distribution is also open to the larger community. This was helpful in increasing awareness of other resources we have available, such as a diaper bank, clothing closet, free hot dinners for youth up to age 18, and subsidized childcare,” explained Keeley Forrestel, EEUCC Executive Director.
Like many organizations, EEUCC has adapted programming during the pandemic. Though the typical in-person afterschool programming isn’t currently offered, EEUCC has continued to provide afterschool enrichment opportunities in a virtual setting. They showed their ability to adapt for fundraising as well, placing in the top five for CFFC’s first Fayette Gives in 2020, both for amount fundraised and number of donors.
Keeley Forrestel and Renee Couser with EEUCC’s Fayette Gives check
The CFFC is happy to support organizations like EEUCC that are making a positive impact on Fayette County. We invite nonprofits to complete the Building a Stronger Fayette General Grantmaking application for 2021 funding, which is open now until March 1, 2021. To learn more about current grant opportunities, visit www.cffayettepa.org.
