Building a Stronger Fayette Fund
The Building a Stronger Fayette Fund is an endowment used for general grantmaking to support the community. Grants are awarded to local nonprofits to support arts and culture, education, community and economic development, health and human services, capacity building, and other areas of interest. This endowment will help the foundation address the ever-changing needs of the community in perpetuity.
Donate Now
You can make a difference in the community by donating to the Building a Stronger Fayette Fund.
Donate online: Give now through CFFC’s donation portal.
Donate by check: Please make checks payable to CFFC with “BASF Fund” on the memo line and mail to CFFC, 250 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Building a Stronger Fayette Series
The “Building a Stronger Fayette” series highlights nonprofits and programs that have received CFFC funding. These grants are made from a variety of funds held at the foundation, all supporting the community through charitable giving.
Technology Upgrades & Staff Expansion at Touchstone
Tucked away in the beautiful scenery of the Laurel Highlands, Touchstone Center for Crafts offers arts programming that draws people from near and far. To help strengthen their capacity, with technology equipment and staff expansion, they have been awarded...
Pregnant Women Can Turn to Alternatives.Yes for Support
Women who are pregnant and seeking resources can turn to Alternatives.Yes Pregnancy Support Ministries. The nonprofit provides services 100% free of charge, empowering women to make healthy, informed choices and supporting the family through and beyond...
Employment Readiness on Wheels
Tammy Barnhart admired the perfect match of a baby blue blouse with a beige and blue plaid blazer that a woman selected from the racks. Reading that, you might picture a department store, but this shopping experience did not involve a trip to the mall or any...
50 Years of Services + Capacity Building for the Future
Photo from the board training courtesy of Crime Victims' Center of Fayette County. From 2023 to 2024, the Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County reported a 149% increase in clients. To meet the needs of the community, the nonprofit is prioritizing its growth and...
“Jolt of Excitement” with Drone Coding
photo courtesy of Albert Gallatin Area School District “The Drone Coding Curriculum is tailored for students in grades six through eight and gives students hands-on experiences building, programming, and flying real drones,” explained Jacob Magerko, STEM Teacher at...
Building Up the Carpentry Program
Seniors in the Carpentry program at Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center (CACTC) were recognized on May 8 in a ceremony lead by Nick Farris, the Carpentry instructor. Farris introduced each student, shared their plans for after graduation, and gave...
Connecting the Dots: from Aspiration to Impact
Renee M. Couser (CFFC Executive Director), Scott T. Lee (Foundation for Free Enterprise Education’s Vice President of Marketing & Development), John and Bernadette Ptak with a plaque recognizing the Ptak Family Fund as a “Student Champion” for PFEW John and...
Hands-On Learning: Sustainable Agriculture
All photos courtesy of Laurel Highlands High School Students at Laurel Highlands High School have participated in seed planting, plant maintenance, aquaponics system monitoring, and data collection as part of an aquaponics plant nursery initiative called Sow, Grow,...
2023 Catalyst for Change Grant: the Launch of “ENCORE!”
More than 150 local students performed in the inaugural “ENCORE!” production on May 5, 2024 at the State Theatre. This program is the first of its kind in Fayette County, showcasing musicals from local high schools and bringing select students together for a...
Contact Us
Community Foundation of Fayette County
250 West Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-437-8600
Fax: 724-438-3856
