CFFC News

2017 Fayette Philanthropist – Dr. Norma Thomas

The inspiration to create this endowed Fund at the Community Foundation comes from a long legacy of service. My parents (Queen Ester and Edward Thomas) instilled in their children the words from scripture that essentially read “To whom much is given, much is...

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2017 Fayette Philanthropist – Bill Poninsky

I am entering the 2017 Fayette Philanthropy Project Contest to help raise funds for the Uniontown Area YMCA, which will enable the YMCA to continue to serve the Uniontown area and surrounding communities. The YMCA has provided opportunities for people of all ages to...

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Fall 2017 Grant Applications Now Available

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting grant applications for the Foundation’s upcoming grant cycle. Eligible organizations must be non-profit (recognized under Section 501 (c)(3) or equivalent, of the I.R.S. Code), tax-exempt, and located in...

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Chevron Community Fund Announces Grants

American Heart Association ($3,500): CPR Anytime – Albert Gallatin 7th graders  Brownsville Public Library ($440): Makedo Cardboard Construction Kits City Mission ($3,500): Promise House Operating Expenses  Coalition for a Brighter Greene ($5,000): Botvin Drug...

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Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients

Many thanks to our Donors.  Your generosity has enabled the Community Foundation of  Fayette County to award nearly $200,000 in scholarships. This article appeared in the Herald Standard today. If you would like to make a difference in the lives of local students, by...

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Spring Grants Announced

Albert Gallatin School District:  Moving Full STEAM Ahead Brownsville Free Public Library:  Summer Reading Club – Weekly Core Programs Christian Layman Corps:  Fuel Costs & Truck Maintenance for Fayette County Food Bank Deliveries City Mission-Living Stones,...

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