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
Science Learning is Magnified with Grant
Microscopes are a staple of science class, and students at Lafayette Middle School got an upgrade with funding from a grant in fall of 2023. The Patricia and Robert Metz Educational Fund, held at the Community Foundation of Fayette County, awarded a grant to Uniontown...
Equipment to Help Fayette EMS Staff and Services
The Burchinal Family Endowment Fund, held at the Community Foundation of Fayette County, has awarded over $25,000 to Fayette Emergency Medical Services (EMS) since 2019 for PPE gloves, portable radios, EMT training classes, and general operating support. With...
A Bench, Its Builders, and A Buddy
At Ben Franklin Elementary/Middle School: George Belch, Building Construction Instructor; Fayette CTI students who constructed Buddy Benches; Bernadette Ptak; Nate White, Instructional Supervisor Think back to the excitement of the playground during grade school...
CFFC News:
Creating Room for Growth with Office Relocation
New Location, New Logo, Same Mission The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is entering a new chapter of growth with the purchase of its first-ever owned headquarters at 250 West Main Street in Uniontown. This strategic move, funded through the foundation’s...
110 Charities for Fayette Gives + Check Contribution Form
This year's Fayette Gives will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org. The website will host online donations, live results, and cash prize opportunities for charities throughout the day. A record-breaking 110 local...
Fayette Gives Pop-Up Events
CFFC is partnering with local libraries for Fayette Gives Pop-Ups throughout Fayette County. We invite the public to stop by to say hi, learn more, and get promotional items! Participating charities can pick up their Fayette Gives yard sign (1 per charity) at these...
CFFC Appoints Jessica Hajek-Bates as CEO
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Hajek-Bates as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, 2025. She will succeed Renee M. Couser, who will retire at the end of 2025 after years of dedicated...
Contact Us
Community Foundation of Fayette County
250 West Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-437-8600
Fax: 724-438-3856
