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:
First-Ever EmployHER Fayette County Was a Success!
Hosted in partnership with Dress for Success Pittsburgh's EmployHER Pittsburgh initiative and CFFC, the first-ever EmployHER Fayette County Opportunity Fair was hosted on March 24 at the CFFC office. Thank you to all who participated and made it a great day!...
$42,000 in Spring Grant Awards
Fifteen (15) local nonprofits are receiving a total of $42,825 from the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) this spring. The spring grant cycle includes the Building a Stronger Fayette Fund, CFFC’s endowment for general grantmaking, and four (4) field of...
Opportunity Fair to Support Women on their Career Journey
Women across Fayette County are invited to take part in the Fayette County Spring Opportunity Fair on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC), 250 West Main Street, Uniontown. Hosted in partnership with Dress for Success...
Apply for Post-Secondary Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year. With the support of the foundation’s scholarship fund creators, fifty-one (51) scholarships are available for individuals pursuing post-secondary...
Contact Us
Community Foundation of Fayette County
250 West Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-437-8600
Fax: 724-438-3856
