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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In response to the gradual easing of the COVID-19 health crisis, we are now 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 again!
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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 475 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
Fall Competitive Grant Cycle Deadline
September 1 is the application deadline for online grant proposal submissions for the WCCF Community Grants, The Women's Fund, the Wayne County Children's Resource Fund. See our Grants page for more detail regarding grant guidelines and how to submit an application.
WCCF Office Closed - Labor Day
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020.
2020 WCCF Annual Dinner
The WCCF Annual Dinner for 2020 has been cancelled. A video of this year's highlights will be available by October.
Foundation News
- Grant opportunity for nonprofits serving children Charitable organizations serving children of Wayne County, Ohio, are invited to apply for grants from the Wayne County Children’s Resource Fund. Deadline to apply is September 1. more
- WCCF’s GIVE 365 Program Awards Grant GIVE 365 awards $19,000 to The Salvation Army for their Day Time Drop In Center. more
- Wayne County Community Youth Foundation Awards $3,000 in Grants Youth Foundation awards grants to area nonprofits focusing on youth programs. more
Wayne County Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-3877
Fax: (330) 262-8057
Email: wccf@sssnet.com
