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CNX Real Estate Gift to WCCF To Be Sold at Public Auction

Sep 08, 2020

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that a public auction for residential property being donated to the WCCF by CNX Resources has been scheduled for early October.

WCCF Seeks Applications for Grants Totaling $35,000

Aug 13, 2020

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is seeking applications for $35,000 in grants available through its final competitive grant cycle of 2020. Seven grants of $5,000 each will be awarded, with the grantees announced in late October.

WCCF Awards $314,000 in Scholarships to Area Students

Jul 28, 2020

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has completed its post-secondary scholarship cycle for 2020, awarding 75 scholarships totaling $314,000.

WCCF Announces 25 Charity of Excellence Honorees

Jun 30, 2020

Today, by video, the Washington County Community Foundation announced the 25 local non-profit organizations named as a Charity of Excellence in honor of the WCCF’s 25th anniversary in 2020. Each honoree will receive an unrestricted grant of at least $5,000 and have the opportunity to vie for the Charity of Excellence top prize of $25,000 and a People’s Choice Award ($5,000) later this year.

WCCF Announces Grant Opportunities – Deadline to Apply is July 1

Jun 09, 2020

The Washington County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for a a number of Field of Interest Funds. Interested organizations have until July 1 to apply.

More than $130,000 Awarded from Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund at WCCF

May 18, 2020

Thirty-five local first responder organizations have received grants totaling more than $130,000 from the Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund at the Washington County Community Foundation. The grants will help purchase a variety of items including rescue tools, personal protective equipment, and firearms, as well as support critical facility upgrades.

WCCF Announces Changes to WCCF Gives In Response to COVID-19

May 14, 2020

In the ten years that the Washington County Community Foundation has sponsored its annual day of giving, WCCF Gives, more than $8 million has been raised to support charities in Washington County. For many charities, WCCF Gives has become their primary activity to secure annual operating support.

Close to Home Disaster and Emergency Fund Receives $50,000 Boost from EQT Foundation

Apr 03, 2020

The EQT Foundation has donated $50,000 to the Washington County Community Foundation’s Close to Home Disaster and Emergency Fund, which is currently supporting local non-profit organizations at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WCCF Collaborating with Local Human Service Organizations to Identify Critical Needs

Mar 20, 2020

The WCCF is encouraging local human service organizations to participate in an email forum that is focused on how circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 virus are impacting the services they provide.

$30,000 in Grants from the Close to Home Disaster and Emergency Fund Issued

Mar 19, 2020

The WCCF announced today that a total of $30,000 in grants has been awarded from the Close to Home Disaster and Emergency Fund. The fund was created earlier this week to provide grants to human service organizations serving Washington County, Pennsylvania, in response to local disasters and emergencies.

WCCF Announces the Close to Home Disaster and Emergency Fund

Mar 17, 2020

The WCCF has announced the creation of the Close to Home Disaster and Emergency Fundto provide grants to human service organizations serving Washington County, Pennsylvania, in response to local disasters and emergencies.

Nearly $310,000 in Scholarships Available from WCCF

Mar 02, 2020

The Washington County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its more than 40 post-secondary scholarships. Each scholarship is unique, according to its donor’s wishes. The scholarships target students graduating from specific high schools, pursuing specific areas of study, and demonstrating financial need. Students are encouraged to learn more about each of the available scholarships by visiting www.wccf.net.

Dollar Bank Donates $30,000 to WCCF Education Funds

Feb 13, 2020

Dollar Bank is supporting local students by contributing $30,000 to Washington County Community Foundation’s education programs. Dollar Bank designated $20,000 for the EOS Fund and $10,000 for the ESO Fund.

WCCF, Washington Wild Things Partner to Offer Charity Suite

Feb 07, 2020

The Washington County Community Foundation and Washington Wild Things are partnering again to offer one “suite” deal to local charitable groups. The Washington Wild Things, the only Minor League baseball team in western Pennsylvania, has donated use of one of the luxury suites at Wild Things Park to the WCCF for the entire 2020 regular season. In turn, the WCCF will coordinate use of the Charity Suite by local charitable groups.

WCCF Receives National Recognition for Philanthropic Excellence

Feb 06, 2020

The Washington County Community Foundation has received reaccreditation with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® for achieving the highest standard in philanthropic excellence. It was one of the first community foundations in the country to be accredited when the National Standards were adopted in 2000.