CFFC

Community Foundation
of Fayette County

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to build a stronger Fayette County by inspiring charitable giving, supporting nonprofits, and nurturing positive community impact.

OUR MISSION

The Community Foundation of Fayette County helps define charitable needs, connects donors with causes that matter to them, supports nonprofit organizations, and invests charitable assets to make the community a better place to live.

CFFC News:

Fayette Gives Charity Training on June 12

Have you heard the phrase "give where you live"? That's what Fayette Gives is all about! Fayette Gives is a 12-hour fundraising marathon, hosted by the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC), that is all about the phrase “give where you live.” This year’s...

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Celebrating CFFC’s 25th Anniversary

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) was founded on November 15, 1999... making this year our 25th anniversary year!   Founding Community Members: John Buchanon; Charles Cluss; Lee Frankhouse; Albert Skomra; Lynda Waggoner; Robert Eberly Sr. Founding...

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Grantwriting Workshop on May 29

The Community Foundation of Fayette County is hosting a Grantwriting Workshop for local nonprofits, facilitated by Nonprofit SideKick, on May 29. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 12:00 - 4:00 (lunch will be provided) Fay-Penn Economic Development Council 1040 Eberly Way 1st...

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Scholarship Deadline Extension: May 24, 2024

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) offers nearly fifty scholarship opportunities for individuals pursuing post-secondary education. Scholarship applications are available for the 2024-2025 school year through CFFC’s online scholarship software, which...

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Partners in Improving Fayette County

Building a Stronger Fayette

EIO Grant Supports STEM and Computer Science

EIO Grant Supports STEM and Computer Science

  Students in the Brownsville Area, Laurel Highlands, and Uniontown Area School Districts benefited from a $12,000 grant for the STEM and Computer Science Initiative. The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) partners with Penn State Extension’s Fayette...

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The Salvation Army’s Household & Hygiene Pantry

The Salvation Army’s Household & Hygiene Pantry

  Do your canned food items at home have pull tabs that can be opened by hand, or do they require a can opener? You may not notice this feature when purchasing a can of soup at the grocery store, but the opening mechanism can be a hurdle for certain populations...

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Lafayette Manor’s Transportation for Seniors

Lafayette Manor’s Transportation for Seniors

  There’s a saying “all dressed up with nowhere to go,” but sometimes there’s somewhere to go and no way to get there. Transportation can be a challenge for a variety of residents. The Mary and John J. Depcrymski Memorial Fund, held at the Community Foundation of...

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