January 15, 2026

$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 (Arthur and Millicent Gabriel Legacy Fund; Patricia and Robert Metz Educational Fund; Idea Fund) and two partnership programs through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

Photos courtesy of Fayette County school districts who receive funding through CFFC.

Apply for Spring Grant Opportunities

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.

• Building a Stronger Fayette Fund - the foundation’s unrestricted grantmaking endowment is accepting grant requests up to $5,000 for projects or capacity building. Awards are made with combined funding from the Building a Stronger Fayette Fund; Fayette County Charities Endowment; Franklin K. and Jean Smith Family Fund; GIVE Fayette County campaign; Levi Komarinski Memorial Fund; Thompson Fund.
• Burchinal Family Endowment Fund - supports charities that provide health and medical care for Fayette County residents.
• Mary and John J. Depcrymski Memorial Fund - supports transportation expenses for Fayette County seniors.
• Community Beautification Fund - supports landscape improvement in Fayette and Greene Counties.
• Jack and Diane Hughes Family Fund - supports community gardens and science/environmental education.

“Last year, our spring grant cycle awarded $36,000 for computer equipment, employment readiness services, senior center programming, food distribution, flowers for an Honor Roll, and more,” said Jessica Hajek-Bates, Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to another year of charitable giving that addresses the needs of our community.”

Photos courtesy of local nonprofits who receive funding through CFFC.

Gala of Giving ~ Catalyst for Change

April 25, 2026 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Nonprofit News & Resources

Does Your Nonprofit Need Filing Cabinets?

We've donated furniture and supplies from our previous office to the State Theatre, Masontown Senior Center, Fayette Friends of Animals, East End United Community Center, Yough Baptist Church, and Connellsville Community Ministries.

We have four (4) fireproof filing cabinets that have not yet been claimed.

Please Note: These filing cabinets are very heavy -- estimated at 400 pounds each. We recommend multiple movers and a sturdy dolly, as well as a ramp to guide the cabinets into the pickup vehicle.

Call 724-437-8600 x111 if interested.

Resource Links

• Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management Spring Catalog
• R.I.S.E. Out of School Young Adult Program

CFFC Out & About

Mary House, Inc. open house

Renee Couser's retirement celebration

We're Here to Help!

How do you want to help the community? What causes do you hold close to your heart? I'd love to learn more about your interests and partner to create a personalized plan of how you can help build a stronger Fayette County. Call me at 724-437-8600 x112 and let's talk!

Jessica Hajek-Bates

Chief Executive Officer

jhajek-bates@cffayettepa.org

The Community Foundation of Fayette County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

250 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401

724-437-8600 | www.cffayettepa.org | @cffayettepa