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WCCF Partners with EQT to Present Life-Changing Scholarship

Mar 19, 2019

Up to $72,000 Available for One Student

With generous support from the EQT Foundation, the EQT Students of Excellence Scholarship Fund was recently established at the WCCF to provide scholarships to graduating Washington County high school seniors.

More than $218,000 in Scholarships Available

Mar 11, 2019

The WCCF 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.

First Commonwealth Bank Contributes Gifts Totaling $7,000 for EITC Program

Mar 01, 2019

Washington County Community Foundation Director of Development and Public Relations Aliesha Walz recently accepted Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) contributions totaling $7,000 from Ryan Hall, First Commonwealth Bank Financial Solutions Center Manager at the Trinity Point location. 

Dollar Bank Supports WCCF Education Programs with Gifts Totaling $30,000

Feb 13, 2019

Washington County Community Foundation Director of Development and Public Relations Aliesha Walz recently accepted contributions totaling $30,000 from Dollar Bank Vice President, Treasury Management Joe Stromei.

WCCF & Washington Wild Things Continue Partnership to Provide Charity Suite

Feb 12, 2019

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the continuation of its unique partnership with the Washington Wild Things that was specially designed to support the work of Washington County charitable groups. 

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

Jan 29, 2019

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

The President’s Choice Award, previously the Director’s Choice Award, was created by the Board of Trustees in 2008 to assist a small but improving charity in recognition of the WCCF’s earliest supporters who were willing to invest in the Community Foundation in its earliest days. 

Range Resources Continues Support of Good Neighbors Fund with $100,000 Gift to WCCF

Jan 25, 2019

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce a gift of $100,000 from Range Resources in support of the Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund.

Established by its namesake in 2018 with a gift of $75,000, the fund supports fire departments and emergency management services organizations in Range's core operating area. Range increased the gift to $100,000 this year.

Nominations Sought for WCCF Awards

Jan 23, 2019

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is currently accepting nominations for its annual Dr. Howard Jack Outstanding Public Educator Award and Louis E. Waller Humanitarian Award. Criteria and nominations forms for each award are available on www.wccf.net. Nominations will be accepted until January 31.

Reyes Elected to WCCF Board of Trustees

Jan 16, 2019

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the election of Alexander J. Reyes to its Board of Trustees. 

Mr. Reyes is the Vice President – Land at CNX Resources Corporation.  He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The George Washington University, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law.

WCCF to Raffle Steelers Tickets

Nov 26, 2018

Washington County Community Foundation is raffling four Steelers tickets and limousine service to and from Heinz Field for the Sunday, December 16, 2018 game against the New England Patriots. The game tickets, donated by the Observer Publishing Company, are in section 224.  Raffle tickets are $5 each. The winner will be determined by the first validated Pennsylvania Lottery number drawn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018.

Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy

Nov 06, 2018

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy: Range Resources (large employer category) and Angelo’s Restaurant (small employer category). Both companies will be recognized for their generosity at the WCCF’s annual Philanthropy Banquet on Thursday, November 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe.

Northrop Family Honored for Local Philanthropy

Oct 24, 2018

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that it has renamed its Philanthropist of the Year Award to the Northrop Family Excellence Award for Community Philanthropy in recognition of the Northrop Family’s tremendous support of the Washington County community during their 116 years of ownership of the Observer-Reporter and Observer Publishing Company (OPC)

WCCF Gives Shatters Records!

Oct 03, 2018

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has released the results of WCCF Gives, Washington County’s annual community-wide day of giving held on September 12, 2018.  This year’s event set a new record for total contributions at more than $860,000, an increase of 17 percent over last year.  When combined with the WCCF’s $100,000 bonus pool, WCCF Gives will result in grant checks to participating charities totaling $960,000!

Three Oaks Scholarship Fund to Help Burgettstown Students Studying Trades

Sep 04, 2018

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarship fund to support eligible graduating seniors from Burgettstown High School who are planning to attend an accredited post-secondary trade or technical school. Beginning in the spring of 2019, the Three Oaks Scholarship Fund will award up to five annual scholarships of $1,000 each.

WCCF Supports Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Capital Campaign with $100,000 Grant

Aug 07, 2018

The WCCF is pleased to announce that Presbyterian SeniorCare Network recently received a $100,000 grant to help build the organization’s capacity through its Wood-side Place of Washington Capital Campaign, a campaign to raise funds to construct an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care and services.