by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 10, 2019 | Grants, News Releases
May 9, 2019, Fayette County, Pa. — The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) and the Chevron Community Fund Spring 2019 Grants Presentation was held May 9, 2019 in Lemont Furnace, PA. $51,225 in grant awards was presented to non-profit organizations in Fayette, Greene and Westmoreland counties.
The Chevron Community Fund made awards to the following: Adelphoi, Brownsville Area Military Honor Roll, Community Foundation of Greene County, Fayette County Cultural Trust, Fort Ligonier Association, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Luzerne Township Police Department, Mantle House Mission, TGCH Inc./Washington Health System Foundation, The Salvation Army, Waypoint Youth and Community Center and Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank.
The Chevron Community Fund was created with the CFFC in efforts to improve the social and economic well-being of the communities where Chevron employees live and work. The Chevron Community Fund and the CFFC are happy to support a total of 17 organizations selected in this grants cycle.
“The Chevron Community Fund is happy to partner with the CFFC and provide support for organizations making a difference in people’s lives. Since 2010, the Chevron Community Fund has provided over $740,000 in funds for non-profit organizations in our area. This grants cycle, Chevron expanded funding to Westmoreland County, in addition to Fayette and Greene Counties, and we look forward to continuing our cooperation with the CFFC to support our local communities,” said Brent Robinson, Policy, Government and Public Affairs Representative at Chevron.
The CFFC awarded grants to the following: Adelphoi, Carnegie Free Library of Connellsville, City Mission – Living Stones, Inc., Fayette County Cultural Trust, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Junior Achievement, Laurel Highlands Outdoor School and Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
If you have any questions about the CFFC grantmaking programs, please contact Renee M. Couser, Executive Director at the CFFC office at 724-437-8600.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 3, 2019 | CFFC News
You can now donate to the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) with the PayPal Giving Fund! The CFFC appreciates your support of our mission to help define charitable needs, connect donors with causes that matter to them, support non-profit organizations and invest charitable assets. Please call the CFFC office at 724-437-8600 if you have any questions about how to donate. Thank you!
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 1, 2019 | CFFC News
The CFFC Board recently approved $50,000 in match money for individuals, families, and non-profits that would like to create a permanent fund at the CFFC or donate to an existing fund. Your philanthropy will be able to reach more people and make a bigger difference in the community with match money! For more information, please contact Renee Couser at 724-437-8600 x1.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Apr 25, 2019 | Workshops
Did you know that your business may be eligible to receive a tax credit?
Businesses authorized to do business in PA, including through entities, who are subject to one or more of the following taxes are eligible: Personal Incomes Tax, Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax, Corporate Net Incomes Tax, Bank Share Tax, Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax, Insurance Premium Tax, Mutual Thrift Tax, Malt Beverage Tax and Retailatory Fees under section 212 of the Insurance Co. Law of 1921.
Learn how to apply for the tax credit and give back to the community!
Monday, May 13, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Community Foundation of Fayette County
5 South Mt. Vernon Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
A continental breakfast will be served at 8:00. Program begins at 8:30.
RSVP: rebecca@cffayettepa.org or by phone at 724-437-8600 x 203.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Apr 1, 2019 | Building a Stronger Fayette
Both the Community Foundation of Fayette County and the Chevron Community Fund awarded the Uniontown Public Library with spring 2018 grants for the Summer Quest Program. The “Libraries Rock” theme set the tone for the program which ran from June until early August. Grouped by their ability to read on their own or not, children were given reading and activity logs to earn points for prizes.
The Summer Quest Program was available to all children up to age 14 without cost, and parents were included for activities. Dianne McFeaters, the Children’s Librarian who has been at the library for 15 years, personalizes the program each year. In addition to reading incentives, there was a treasure hunt, art contest, math contest and make-and-take craft table. The Uniontown Public Library also included STEM-related activities for the first time in 2018, including 3-D printing, astronomy, robotics, botany and acoustics.
Special Thursday Programs included visits from the Carnegie Science Center, The National Aviary, the Pittsburgh Zoo and the WQED Inquire Within program. Children learned about first aid kits, wildlife noises, seeds and more. The Children’s Scholastic Book Fair was held the last two weeks of the program, and 177 children received a $10 certificate as a prize to spend on books.
Christy Fusco, Library Director, expressed the value of involving the family with educational activities to help children explore their interests and help parents discover new ways to extend learning experiences at home. Beyond childhood, the library provides a middle school reading competition, public access computers, educational online courses, digital literacy information and more.
2019 is the Uniontown Public Library’s 90th anniversary. To learn more about the Uniontown Public Library, visit their website at uniontownlib.org. All photos were provided by the Uniontown Public Library.