CFFC News

Matching Gifts Program Announced

The CFFC is announcing a new Matching Gifts Program. In an effort to promote philanthropy, the Foundation has set aside $250,000 for this program.  Individuals, families or non-profit agencies wishing to create an endowment for charitable giving may be eligible to...

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Non-Profit Leadership Series Offered

The Community Foundation of Fayette County, in partnership with the Fayette County Cultural Trust and DeOrio Strategies Group, is announcing a new program. The Non-Profit Leadership Program is designed to be a low cost, intensive training course for those interested...

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Spring Grant & Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting grant applications for the Foundation’s upcoming grant cycle. Eligible organizations must be non-profit (recognized under Section 501 (c)(3) or equivalent, of the I.R.S. Code), tax-exempt, and located in...

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2015 Board of Directors Announced

The Community Foundation of Fayette County Board of Directors recently announced the election of new officers and board members for 2015. Officers are:   James R. Foutz, CPA, Board Chairman; W. David Kerr, Vice-Chairman; David Callahan, Treasurer; and Beth Casteel,...

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Strategic Plan Workshop Offered

(December 16, 2014) The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) will be hosting a Strategic Plan Workshop on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the lower level conference room of the First Niagara Bank Building, Uniontown, PA. The workshop will...

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2014 Fall Grants Announced

(October 9, 2014) The Community Foundation of Fayette County Board Chairman, Jim Foutz, announced that ten (10) community based non-profits, were awarded grants totaling $20,500 for the Foundation’s 2014 general grantmaking Fall Cycle. A.G. Montesorri School ($500) –...

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Grantwriting Workshop Being Offered

(September 22, 2014) The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) will be hosting a Grantwriting Workshop on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. in the lower level conference room of the First Niagara Bank Building, Uniontown, PA. The workshop will be...

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Executive Director Named

(August 22, 2014) The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Fayette County, is pleased to announce that Clara L. Pascoe has been selected to return as Executive Director of the CFFC, a post she held from 2006 until 2012.  Since 2012, Pascoe has served as...

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Charity Fund Awards Grants

The Community Foundation of Fayette County Board Chairman, Jim Foutz, announced the Charity Fund grants were awarded totaling $12,200 to the following organizations: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Laurel Region ($5,000) – School-Based Mentoring programs within the...

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