The sixth annual Fayette Gives, held on November 6, 2025, raised $531,613 for 108 local charities. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC), the goal of Fayette Gives is to engage the community in philanthropy and support local charities. The fundraising marathon highlights the work of Fayette County charities and provides a one-stop-shop for charitable giving.
During the 12-hour “day of giving” on November 6, the Fayette Gives website accepted online donations, displayed live results and leaderboards, and hosted hourly cash prize opportunities for charities. Check donations were also accepted ahead of Fayette Gives day, starting in September, and donations received after November 6 have been added to the total. This year, 892 donors contributed through the campaign.
A celebration event was held on December 4 at the foundation office. In attendance were representatives from participating charities, sponsors, and local elected officials.
“The foundation is grateful to everyone who generously donated,” said Jessica Hajek-Bates, CFFC Chief Executive Officer. “We know the charities will put their fundraising dollars to good use, helping to address community needs across Fayette County.”
Fundraising dollars must be used to benefit Fayette County but are otherwise unrestricted for charities’ use.
Fayette Gives has raised a grand total of $3.1 million in six years. “It’s amazing to see the impact of collective charitable giving – that’s what the foundation is all about,” said Hajek-Bates.
$50,000 in cash prizes were distributed, thanks to sponsors. Community Sponsors: Charity Fund; Swimmer Family. Generosity Sponsors: COE Distributing; Nemacolin; Specialty Conduit and Manufacturing. Humanity Sponsors: Columbia Gas/NiSource Charitable Foundation; First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County; Montgomery Medical; Uniontown Walmart Supercenter; Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Highlands Wealth Management; WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital.
Visit www.fayettegives.org to learn more and view results.
