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Three Local Companies Recognized for Exemplary Giving & Service

Oct 18, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy: Rice Energy (large employer category), Model Cleaners (medium employer category), and Crossgates (small employer category). 

John and Sophie Choratch to be Recognized Posthumously for Philanthropy

Oct 05, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the 2017 Philanthropists of the Year are John and Sophie Choratch, who are being recognized posthumously at the Foundation’s Philanthropy Banquet on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at the Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe.

WCCF Kicks Off Annual Steelers Ticket Raffle

Sep 22, 2017

Washington County Community Foundation is raffling four Steelers tickets and limousine service to and from Heinz Field for the Sunday, December 17, 2017 game against the New England Patriots. 

WCCF Gives Set New Records!

Sep 14, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has released the preliminary results of WCCF Gives, Washington County’s annual community-wide day of giving held on September 12, 2017.  This year’s event set a new record for total contributions at $713,088, and a new record for the number of donors at 2,394. 

WCCF Awards More than $56,000 in Grants to Area Charities

Sep 08, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has completed its Designated Field of Interest grant cycle for 2017.  A total of $56,800 in grants was awarded.

Community Foundation Awards $7,000 Grant from Danny DaPra Legacy Fund

Aug 31, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) recently awarded a $7,000 grant from the Danny DaPra Legacy Fund to Canon-McMillan School District to purchase tumbler mats for the cheerleading program and other school activity groups.

ANSYS Supports WCCF Gives

Aug 09, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that ANSYS has contributed $25,000 as a 2017 Signature Sponsor of WCCF Gives.

WCCF Announces Grant Opportunities

Jul 18, 2017

Each year the WCCF awards some grants from its discretionary grant-making resources to address the changing needs of the community. Grant requests will be accepted through September 1, 2017.

$5,500 in Grants Awarded to Clicks for Cash Contest Winners

Jul 13, 2017

Winners of the Washington County Community Foundation’s (WCCF) 2017 Clicks for Cash contest recently gathered at the Foundation’s offices in Eighty Four to accept grant checks totaling $5,500.

$86,000 in Opportunity Scholarships Available from WCCF

Jul 07, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is accepting applications from families for scholarships through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development’s Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Program. 

WCCF Presents President’s Choice Award to Shekinah Ranch of the Mon Valley

Jun 20, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that its annual President’s Choice Award was recently presented to Shekinah Ranch of the Mon Valley.  

WCCF Awards More Than $160,000 in Scholarships to Area Students

Jun 08, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) has completed its post-secondary scholarship cycle for 2017, awarding 72 scholarships totaling $160,500. 

WCCF Announces $56,800 in Grant Opportunities

Jun 01, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is currently accepting grant applications for Field of Interest Funds.  All applications must be received by July 1, 2017.

Clicks for Cash Contest for Local Charities Begins June 12

May 24, 2017

From June 12-18, the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) will host its annual web-based contest for charities who have registered to participate in its upcoming WCCF Gives day of giving.

Gwendolyn Simmons Honored with Richard L. White Excellence Award for Board Service

May 11, 2017

The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce that Gwendolyn Simmons has been named the recipient of this year’s Richard L. White Excellence Award for Board Service.