CFFC
Community Foundation
of Fayette County
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to build a stronger Fayette County by inspiring charitable giving, supporting nonprofits, and nurturing positive community impact.
OUR MISSION
The Community Foundation of Fayette County helps define charitable needs, connects donors with causes that matter to them, supports nonprofit organizations, and invests charitable assets to make the community a better place to live.
Building a Stronger Fayette
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,...
CFFC News:
Nonprofits Can Now Apply for CFFC’s Spring Grant Cycle
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting funding requests for five grant opportunities this spring. Interested nonprofits must apply through CFFC’s online grant portal by March 1 at 5:00 p.m. The Building a Stronger Fayette Fund is the...
$79,000 in CFFC Grants are at Work in Local Schools
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) awarded a total of $79,018 this past fall to support education in Fayette County, and projects are now in motion at each of the six school districts. This funding includes grants from three donor advised funds and two...
Gala of Giving: April 25, 2026
We invite you to the Community Foundation of Fayette County's annual Gala of Giving ~ Catalyst for Change on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort! This fabulous event raises money for bigger and bolder funding projects in Fayette County. So far,...
Wrap Up 2025 with a Bow of Charitable Giving!
Year-end giving is a powerful way to wrap up the year, and the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is here to help. There are many ways to give back, and our staff will take time to learn about your charitable interests and discuss options for how you can...
Contact Us
Community Foundation of Fayette County
250 West Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-437-8600
Fax: 724-438-3856
