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Community Foundation Announces $150,000 Grants Program for Community Libraries

Sep 26, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce a special $150,000 grants program from its Community CARE Fund to support independent, community-based libraries in Washington County.

Community Invited to Celebrate the Brownlee House’s 175th Birthday at Open House

Aug 01, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation will be hosting an open house on Thursday, August 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the historic Samuel T. Brownlee House at 1253 Route 519 in Eighty Four, PA. The event is being held in honor of the 175th anniversary of the Brownlee House.

Community Foundation Awards $225,000 in Capacity-Building Grants

Jul 17, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $225,000 in capacity-building grants to 13 organizations.

The Washington County Community Foundation Elects New Trustees and Officers

Jul 07, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation elected three new Trustees and Officers at its Annual Meeting in June. New Trustees are Robert C. Griffin, Elaine M. Pappasergi, and Louis E. Waller, III.

Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund at the Community Foundation Announces Awards

Jul 06, 2023

A total of $159,500 in grants from the Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund at the Washington County Community Foundation was recently awarded to 32 local first responder organizations.

WCCF Announces Inaugural Grant from African American Community Fund

Jun 29, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the inaugural grant of $5,000 from its African American Community Fund has been awarded to the Highland Ridge Community Development Corporation for its Community Garden.

Community Foundation Launches Community Snapshot Website

Jun 16, 2023

The Washington County Community Foundation has officially launched a first-of-a-kind, online community needs and assets resource, CommunitySnapshot.org.

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.