The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County

06/26/2026

06/19/2026

Attention! Eligible organizations still have ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to be included in the 2026 Wish Book. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 26.

If you have questions about eligibility or how to apply, be sure to visit our FAQ page where you can get more information, access the application and watch the helpful information webinar for prospective organizations: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/wish-book-faqs

06/15/2026

The advisory board of the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County held its quarterly meeting, where the group enjoyed a walking tour of the downtown area with the Vandergrift Improvement Program to see how past CFWC grant funds have impacted local businesses, public walkways and more around the area. The group started the day at the Casino Theatre in Vandergrift with a business meeting and tour to learn more about the theater's rich history in the community and how it has been updated and restored throughout the years.

Thank you to The Vandergrift Improvement Program and the Casino Theatre for an incredible day.

05/20/2026

CFWC welcomed a group of Westmoreland County nonprofit executive directors and CEOs for a presentation called "Leading Without Losing Yourself.”

Thank you to Dr. Krista Boyer and Dr. Ryan Kelley from Authentic Perspectives for speaking about strategic prioritization, setting boundaries, and sustainable leadership.

05/18/2026

On May 13, the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County co-hosted a Workplace Safety & Crisis Preparedness Information Session along with the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, Laurelville Retreat Center and PSP Corporal Aaron Allen.

Westmoreland County nonprofits and businesses that attended this interactive session learned some helpful tips about strengthening workplace safety, improving employee preparedness and planning for critical incidents.

05/15/2026

The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County welcomed roughly 30 fundholders, advisory board members, staff and nonprofit partners to discuss homelessness and food insecurity in our community.

McCrae Martino, executive director of the Community Foundation, shared information about how our foundation works with donors and nonprofits. Dan Carney of The Union Mission and Deb Thackrah from Feeding the Spirit both discussed ways to build a greater understanding of organizations working in housing and food insecurity in our community.

Attendees had the chance to participate in an immersive learning experience with Union Mission, and hear one woman’s story and her experience with homelessness.

05/04/2026

CFWC hosted the WestCo Nonprofit Network for a presentation about economic trends that may impact fundraising efforts in the coming year and long-term funding strategies for nonprofits to consider.

The WestCo Nonprofit Network is a collaborative group of nonprofit organizations that benefit Westmoreland County and work together to share resources like educational workshops and networking events.

Thank you Becky Flaherty of Bernstein Private Wealth Management for sharing your expertise and the Westmoreland Bar Association for hosting us.

Learn more about the WestCo Nonprofit Network here: https://cfwestmoreland.org/aboutwestco

04/22/2026

Library staff sought to strike a balance between the traditional functions libraries have served and the evolving role they play today.

“Traditionally, libraries have been all about books,” said Murrysville Community Library director Katherine Neidig. “But with technology expanding, we want to make sure people know the library is a place where they can trust the resources they’re getting. But we also wanted to draw a larger focus on the broadband-related services we offer: databases where students can find trustworthy articles for school reports and things like that.”

Murrysville Community Library is preparing to unveil a newly renovated space during a grand reopening April 21, with some additional work planned for outside the building. “We were awarded the grant in October 2024, and we spent most of 2025 planning things,” library director Katherine N...

04/20/2026

To expand access to critical mental health care, it's important that legislators and health professionals come together to discuss the challenges and priorities in Westmoreland County.

CFWC's executive director McCrae Martino recently attended a legislative breakfast hosted by Mental Health America of Southwestern PA and Adelphoi, where local policymakers and behavioral health leaders discussed the urgency of issues like access to care, crisis response and sustainable funding.

https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/legislators-behavioral-health-professionals-discuss-westmoreland-county-mental-health-goals-challenges/