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.
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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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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
WCCYF 2021-2022 High School Participants Application Deadline
Wayne County Community Youth Foundation application deadline for high school advisors for the 2021-2022 school year is April 1, 2021.
Friend of Philanthropy Award Nomination Deadline
The Friend of Philanthropy Award nomination deadline is July 1, 2021. See the Friend of Philanthropy Award Page for more details and the nomination form.
Foundation News
- WCCYF Accepting Applications for High School Advisors for 2021-2022 School Year Wayne County Community Youth Foundation (WCCYF) is currently accepting applications for high school advisors for the 2021-2022 school year. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2021. more
- 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 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
