There Are Various Ways You Can Start Making A Difference
Giving has never been so important–or easy! There are various ways to work with WCCF to start making a difference in Wayne County. Choose the path that’s right for you.
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Hundreds of Students Receive Thousands of Scholarship Dollars Each Year
We give back to our community in many ways, including awarding scholarships to local students. Apply for a scholarship today!
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We are open for visits with clients, but we respectfully request that you wear a mask. (We can give you one if necessary.) If you plan to visit us, please call our office at 330-262-3877 (leaving a message if we are not immediately available) or send us an email at wccf@sssnet.com. We will be back in touch with you promptly to confirm the meeting. Thank you for your understanding.
We look forward to seeing you!
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When you invest in Wayne County, you transform dreams into realities by supporting non-profit arts, civic, cultural, educational, environmental, faith-based, health, and human service organizations.
Your Involvement Impacts Wayne County for Generations
The Wayne County Community Foundation is a charitable community organization that accepts contributions, creates and administers funds, and makes grants for the benefit of the people of the greater Wayne County, Ohio area. We manage and invest over 480 separate funds, investing these endowments with awards of over $82 million in grants and scholarships.
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Connections in Wayne County
Investments big and small all make a tremendous impact in our community. Our foundation offers several entry points for donors and budding philanthropists to begin putting their hard earned dollars to work for the betterment of our community. Explore these giving options to get started.
Calendar of Events
WCCF Youth Foundation Competitive Grants Deadline
The deadline for the WCCF Youth Foundation Competitive Grants is February 1.
WCCF Office Closed - President's Day
Our office will be closed on Monday, February 22, 2021.
Spring Competitive Grant Cycle Deadline
March 1 is the application deadline for WCCF Community Grants, Laura B. Frick Charitable Trust, and GIVE 365.
Foundation News
- GIVE 365 to Aid Wayne County, Ohio Youth GIVE 365 Wayne County is accepting grant applications from area nonprofits. The theme for this year’s grant cycle, as voted on by the GIVE 365 membership, is “Supporting Wayne County’s Vulnerable Youth”. Application deadline is March 1, 2021. more
- WCCF Announces 2020 Grant Awards from Wayne County Children's Resource Fund WCCF is pleased to announce the Wayne County Children’s Resource Fund’s first grant awards totaling $11,657.60. more
- WCCF Announces The Women’s Fund 2020 Grant Awards Three organizations received a total of $17,450 through The Women's Fund at WCCF. more
Wayne County Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-3877
Fax: (330) 262-8057
Email: wccf@sssnet.com
