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Washington County Community Foundation Named Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month

Feb 18, 2022

The WCCF was honored to accept the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce's nomination to be their February 2022 Member of the Month.

Community Foundation Seeks Nominations for its Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award

Feb 08, 2022

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is currently accepting nominations for its Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award, which includes a $1,000 grant to the charity of the recipient’s choice.

Jack and Donna Milhollan Honored for Local Philanthropy

Dec 15, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that Jackson (Jack) and Donna Milhollan have been named the recipients of this year’s Northrop Family Excellence Award for Community Philanthropy (previously the Philanthropist of the Year Award).

WCCF $250,000 Grant Enables Washington Communities Human Services to Fill Two New Staff Positions

Dec 10, 2021

EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. – The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that its recent $250,000 grant to Washington Communities Human Services (WCHS) is already having an impact. The purpose of the grant, which will be paid over a two-year period, is to support two new staff positions and a rebranding campaign.

WCCF Awards $410,000 in Capacity-Building Grants

Nov 09, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total of $410,000 in capacity-building grants, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, to 31 charities in Washington County. The grants were issued from a variety of component funds of the WCCF.

Community Foundation Opens Final Capacity-Building Grant Cycle of 2021

Sep 01, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is currently accepting applications for capacity-building grant requests ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Capacity-building is defined as any activity that increases the non-profit’s operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity. Examples include but are not limited to: equipment or material purchases, capital campaigns nearing completion of the campaign, facility upgrades, strategic plans, succession plans, marketing plans or marketing materials, improvements to accounting and financial systems, constituent management software, websites with content management systems, and program design or program expansion.

Community Foundation Announces $250,000 Grant to Food Helpers

Aug 18, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a $250,000 matching grant to Food Helpers, the new umbrella organization for the Greater Washington County Food Bank.

Community Foundation Elects New Trustees

Jul 23, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the election of three new Trustees at its Annual Meeting, which was held this past June. The new Trustees include W. Taylor Frankovitch, Chad A. Griffith, and Harlan G. Shober Jr.

Community Foundation Partners with Tourism Agency in Support of PONY World Series

Jul 20, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency, an affiliate of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, to support World Series Tournaments for its upcoming 2021 Dick’s Sporting Goods PONY World Series. Both the Community Foundation and the Tourism Agency will provide grants of $35,000 each, for a total of $70,000.

Community Foundation to Award $250,000 in Capacity-Building Grants

Jul 19, 2021

The WCCF is currently accepting applications for capacity-building grant requests. Capacity-building is defined as any activity that increases the non-profit’s operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity.

WCCF Awards $25,000 Marketing Grant to Food Helpers

Jul 15, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Food Helpers, the umbrella organization for the Greater Washington County Food Bank. The grant will be used to implement the Here to Help Marketing Plan of Food Helpers.

WCCF Awards more than $288,000 in Scholarships to Area Students

Jul 13, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has completed its post-secondary scholarship cycle for 2021, awarding 75 scholarships totaling $288,650.

More than $127,000 Awarded from Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund at WCCF

Jun 29, 2021

A total of $127,597 in grants from the Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund at the Washington County Community Foundation was recently awarded to 32 local first responder organizations. The grants will help purchase a variety of items including rescue tools, personal protective equipment, and firearms, as well as support critical facility upgrades.

Community Foundation Issues Grants of More Than $230,000 to Public Libraries

Jun 09, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) recently awarded $231,500 in grants to public libraries from its Community CARE Fund. The grants will support staffing, program enhancements, facility improvements, equipment and furniture purchases, and technology enhancements.

WCCF Seeks Applications for President’s Choice Award / $10,000 Grant

Jun 03, 2021

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is accepting applications through August 1 for its President’s Choice Award, which includes a $10,000 unrestricted grant from the Foundation’s Acorn Fund.