CFFC News

Supporting Local Education through Grants

The Sturge Hughes Memorial Fund, held at the Community Foundation of Fayette County, granted $2,000 to Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center (CACTC) for their masonry and carpentry programs. Regina Hughes created the fund to honor the memory of her husband...

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Charity Registration is Now Open for Fayette Gives 2022

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is hosting the third annual Fayette Gives on Thursday, November 10, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org. Fayette Gives is a “day of giving” that aims to build a stronger Fayette by engaging the community...

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CFFC Awards $36,333 in Spring Grants

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) hosted the Spring 2022 Grants Presentation on May 17, 2022 at the Connellsville Canteen and announced $36,333 in grant awards. The fifteen (15) selected nonprofits received their grant check and spoke about their...

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CFFC Mask Initiative Continues

The Community Foundation of Fayette County launched the Mask Initiative in May 2020 to donate disposable masks to local organizations that were serving the community during the pandemic. CFFC continues to donate masks to first response organizations, healthcare...

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STEM Programs at Jacobs Creek Watershed Association

STEM Programs at Jacobs Creek Watershed Association

  Jacobs Creek Watershed Association (JCWA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of natural resources, rehabilitation of the creek and watershed, environmental education and recreation. They partner with the Fayette County Conservation...

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CFFC Grants $12,855 to LHSD for Reusable Classroom Items

CFFC Grants $12,855 to LHSD for Reusable Classroom Items

Renee Couser, CFFC Executive Director; Randy Miller, LHSD Director of Curriculum & Instruction; Dr. Jesse Wallace III, LHSD Superintendent The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) awarded $12,855 to Laurel Highlands School District (LHSD) from the Arthur and...

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CFFC Announces 2022 Board of Directors

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is happy to announce the election of new officers and board members for 2022. Chair: James D. Ewing Vice Chair: Angela Braun, D.C. Secretary: Ronald Gabriel Treasurer: James R. Foutz, CPA Past Chair: Daniel Gearing...

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CFFC Announces Gala of Giving – Catalyst for Change

The Community Foundation of Fayette County is excited to announce the inaugural Gala of Giving - Catalyst for Change! This marquee event will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The event’s mission is to strengthen Fayette County...

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