by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Mar 4, 2021 | CFFC News, Grants, Workshops
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC), in collaboration with Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWPA), is presenting “Meet the Grantmakers” on Wednesday, March 31 from 11:00 a.m. to noon via Zoom. This panel discussion will feature foundation leaders with a demonstrated interest in funding Fayette County.
- Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
- Jim Denova, Vice President
- EQT Corporation
- Ellen Rossi, President EQT Foundation
- The PNC Charitable Trusts
- Emily Lewis, Officer and Project Manager
- Staunton Farm Foundation
- Joni S. Schwager, Executive Director
Attend this program to hear their reflections on their organizations’ funding priorities, guidelines, decision-making processes and how they go about partnering with nonprofits.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Mar 1, 2021 | CFFC News, Fayette Gives, News Releases
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is hosting the second Fayette Gives on November 16, 2021 and registration is now open for Fayette County charities. Fayette Gives is a “day of giving” that engages the community in philanthropy and helps build a stronger Fayette by supporting local charities. Register now at www.fayettegives.org until September 1, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Each charity that registers and is approved to participate in Fayette Gives will be notified and listed at www.fayettegives.org. Please note that charities must register annually. On November 16, 2021 online donations will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Check donations will also be accepted with a Fayette Gives Check Contribution Form after registration closes. Each donation received at the CFFC office by 8 p.m. on November 16 will be enhanced by the bonus pool. Charities can learn more by reviewing the FAQs at www.fayettegives.org or by contacting Rebecca Wardle at 724-437-8600 x203.
During the first-ever Fayette Gives in 2020, the CFFC distributed a total of $292,423 to participating charities, and it served as a safe fundraising opportunity amid the pandemic. The public donated $233,746 to 42 participating charities and the bonus pool contributed an extra $57,000, thanks to generous sponsors.
The CFFC is thrilled to thank Mike Kelly Toyota as a Community Sponsor for the second year in a row. Those interested in sponsorship can download the form on the Fayette Gives website or contact Renee Couser at 724-437-8600 x1. The CFFC invites everyone to help build a stronger Fayette through Fayette Gives 2021.
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by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Feb 19, 2021 | Fayette Gives
Fayette Gives 2021 will take place on November 16, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. To support this “day of giving” which will benefit local charities and the Fayette County residents they serve, download the Fayette Gives 2021 Sponsorship Form.
We look forward to building a stronger Fayette through Fayette Gives 2021! If you have questions, contact CFFC Executive Director Renee Couser at 724-437-8600 x1.
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by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Feb 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Fayette Emergency Medical Services (Fayette EMS) is one of the local organizations who has put themselves at risk during the pandemic, worked extra hours, and continued to respond to calls day in and day out. They were awarded a $6,000 grant from the Burchinal Family Endowment Fund in 2020 to support general operations. Read more here!
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Feb 19, 2021 | Building a Stronger Fayette
The CFFC’s Burchinal Family Endowment Fund focuses on health and medical care. Throughout the covid-19 pandemic, our need for front line workers who provide those services has been strongly reaffirmed.
Fayette Emergency Medical Services (Fayette EMS) is one of the local organizations who has put themselves at risk, worked extra hours, and continued to respond to calls day in and day out. They were awarded a $6,000 grant from the Burchinal Family Endowment Fund in 2020 to support general operations.
“While this has been an exceptionally challenging year for Fayette EMS, we are extremely proud of the continuous level of care we have been able to provide to the residents of Fayette County during the covid-19 pandemic,” stated Beth Burd, Director of Finance & HR Coordinator.
The grant application provides the option to request funding for a project/program or for operating support. Requests to support operations were popular in 2020, especially since the pandemic affected organizations’ typical programming, decreased revenue as a result of cancelled fundraisers, and added costs for personal protective equipment and sanitization.
“We are grateful to have been awarded the 2020 Burchinal grant to help us with the costs of PPE and other supplies needed to keep our staff safe and healthy so we can better serve our community, as well as the generous mask donations through the CFFC Mask Initiative,” added Burd. The CFFC has provided a total of 12,000 masks to Fayette EMS, and Mask Initiative requests are still being accepted on a rolling basis at www.cffayettepa.org.
Thank you to all first response and healthcare organizations who continue to serve the Fayette County community. We invite you to visit www.cffayettepa.org to review eligibility and apply for the 2021 Burchinal Family Endowment Fund.