by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 7, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants, News Releases
The Heinz Endowments has awarded the CFFC a $30,000 grant to support the Front Line Mask Initiative. This grant will enable the CFFC to purchase and donate disposable 3-ply face masks to organizations in Fayette County, PA and other local counties faced with protecting themselves, their patients and the clients they serve from COVID-19. “We are excited and grateful to expand the impact of the initiative through this grant from The Heinz Endowments,” said Renee Couser, Executive Director of the CFFC.
To submit a request, please complete the Front Line Mask Initiative Request Form.
“The Heinz Endowments is devoted to the mission of helping our region prosper as a vibrant center of creativity, learning, and social, economic and environmental sustainability. Core to our work is the vision of a just community where all are included and where everyone who calls southwestern Pennsylvania home has a real and meaningful opportunity to thrive,” states The Heinz Endowments.
If you would like to donate to the Front Line Mask Initiative, tax-deductible gifts may be made online at www.cffayettepa.org. Checks payable to “Community Foundation of Fayette County” may be mailed to 5 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401. Please write “Front Line Mask Initiative” on the memo line.
The CFFC wishes everyone health and safety, and we extend our gratitude to those serving on the front lines of COVID-19.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | May 6, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is donating disposable 3-ply face masks to Churches in Fayette County to be distributed to congregants attending services, church staff and volunteers.
Complete the request form for the Mask Initiative for Churches here.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Apr 29, 2020 | CFFC News
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is donating disposable 3-ply face masks to First Response Organizations, Healthcare Organizations, and Human Service Agencies located in Fayette, Greene, and Washington Counties, PA.
To submit a request, please complete the Front Line Mask Initiative Request Form.
If you would like to donate to the Front Line Mask Initiative, tax-deductible gifts may be made online at www.cffayettepa.org. Checks payable to “Community Foundation of Fayette County” may be mailed to 5 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401. Please write “Front Line Mask Initiative” on the memo line.
The CFFC wishes everyone health and safety during this difficult time. Thank you to everyone on the front lines providing support to the Fayette County community.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Apr 17, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants, News Releases
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has created the Emergency Relief Fund to provide grants to health and human service organizations serving Fayette County, PA in response to local disasters and emergencies. Currently, the Emergency Relief Fund will respond to the needs related to the COVID-19 virus.
Emergency Relief Fund grant applications are now available.
Grants will be made to organizations classified as a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), 509(a)(3), or Unit of Government. Organizations must be located in Fayette County or provide services to Fayette County residents, and requests for funding must be due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus.
If you would like to donate to the Emergency Relief Fund, tax-deductible gifts may be made via the CFFC website at www.cffayettepa.org. Checks payable to “Community Foundation of Fayette County” may be mailed to 5 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401. Please write “Emergency Relief Fund” on the memo line. For other types of gifts, including IRA Charitable Transfers, please contact the CFFC at 724-437-8600.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Apr 2, 2020 | CFFC News, Grants
Read the CFFC’s latest Building A Stronger Fayette feature about Adelphoi Village’s Career Exploration Lab! The Building A Stronger Fayette series shines a light on nonprofit organizations that have received CFFC grants and are helping make a positive impact on the Fayette County community. Learn more about other organizations and projects that the CFFC has funded on our Building A Stronger Fayette webpage and make sure to like and follow us on social media @cffayettepa for continued updates.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Mar 26, 2020 | CFFC News, Scholarships
The 2020-2021 CFFC scholarship deadline has been extended to April 3, 2020 at midnight.
Students pursuing post-secondary education can review criteria and apply here!
As a result of the recent virus-relates school closures, the CFFC has changed some of its application requirements. In particular:
1. Letters of reference will not require an original signature. You may upload a letter with a computer-printed signature. It must still be on the recommender’s letterhead.
2. High school students may upload their own transcript. Just follow the directions in the Transcript Request section of the application.
3. If you cannot get an Official transcript, an unofficial transcript will be accepted.
Check out these helpful links for FAFSA:
FAFSA Form Tips for Parents YouTube Video
The Parent’s Guide to Filling Out a FAFSA Form Article