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WCCF Gives Registration and Training

Apr 19, 2023

Over the past 10 years, more than $10 million has been awarded to over 100 Washington County charities through WCCF Gives, a county-wide day of giving hosted annually by the Washington County Community Foundation. This year’s day of giving is scheduled for September 14, and will once again include a bonus pool to encourage contributions

Internship Grants Available for Local Nonprofits

Apr 06, 2023

The WCCF is currently seeking applications from local nonprofits for internship grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500.

First Commonwealth Bank Makes $1,000 Contribution to Washington County Community Foundation's EPK Fund for Preschool Scholarships

Mar 29, 2023

David Louis, Vice President/Area Leader at First Commonwealth Bank, hand delivered a $1,000 contribution to the Washington County Community Foundation for the WCCF’s EPK Fund. Accepting the contribution on behalf of the WCCF is Leslie Briggs, Scholarship Program Associate.

More than $200,000 in Post-Secondary Scholarships Available to Local Students

Mar 13, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of more than $200,000 in post-secondary scholarships for local students.

$150,000 in Grants Available for Local First Responders from Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund at WCCF

Feb 28, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that $150,000 in grants will be available again this year from the Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund.

Community Foundation Commemorates Black History Month by Announcing the African American Community Fund

Jan 30, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation is commemorating Black History Month by announcing the creation of a new perpetual grant making fund targeted to the African American community in Washington County.

GIVE Washington County Fund Created at Community Foundation

Jan 26, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a new grant-making fund that will support nonprofits throughout Washington County in perpetuity. The GIVE Washington County Fund was initiated by the EQT Foundation, the philanthropic extension of EQT Corporation, the nation’s largest producer of natural gas, with a $25,000 contribution that was enhanced by a $10,000 contribution from EQT CEO, Toby Rice.

WCCF Initiates Community Snapshot Project

Jan 19, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation has initiated a new project aimed at identifying broad community needs, as well as the specific needs of individual nonprofits, on an ongoing basis.

Community Foundation Awards $710,000 in Capacity-Building Grants

Jan 10, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) awarded a total of $710,000 in capacity-building grants to 24 organizations in 2022. Capacity-building is defined as any activity that increases the non-profit’s operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity. The grants, which were issued from a variety of component funds and ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, supported facility improvements, program expansions, communications, financial process improvements, and technology.

WCCF Announces “Get Your Board on Board Challenge” Winner

Dec 29, 2022

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) announced today that the Washington County Gay Straight Alliance has been named the winner of its inaugural “Get Your Board on Board Challenge" for WCCF Gives charities. This honor includes a $5,000 grant from the WCCF’s Acorn Fund.

WCCF Donation of Computer Tablets Enhances Remote Learning Grant to Literacy Council

Dec 28, 2022

The Washington County Community Foundation recently donated 35 gently-used computer tablets to the Literacy Council of Southwestern Pennsylvania knowing that students of the Council’s English as a Second Language program would be better served with the technology.

Bentworth Art Teacher Captures the Beauty of the Brownlee House

Dec 19, 2022

At its recent Brownlee Yuletide holiday open house, the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) unveiled a specially commissioned painting of the historic Samuel T. Brownlee House in Eighty Four, PA.

Community Foundation Elects Officers

Aug 03, 2022

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the election of its new officers, effective July 1, 2022.

Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Capacity-Building Grants

Jun 27, 2022

The WCCF is currently accepting applications for capacity-building grant requests ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. A minimum of $400,000 will be awarded through two competitive cycles this year.

WCCF & Washington Wild Things Resume Partnership to Provide Charity Suite

Mar 25, 2022

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that, after a two-year hiatus, it has renewed its unique partnership with the Washington Wild Things to support the important work of area nonprofits