Entries for May 2010

All Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s grants have a definite impact on the organizations that receive them. However, it is the Community Service Grants that provide the most support to area nonprofits whether it is for programs, facility maintenance, or equipment. The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation recently approved the second round of applications...

With finals, graduations, and the summer fast approaching, it is becoming more difficult to focus and remember deadlines; yet, there is one more date to keep in mind - June 1st. According to “Trends in College Pricing,” college costs rose faster than inflation this year, as they have for the last ten years, based on information from the College Board, a non-profit association of 4,500 schools...

Eight-year-old Joshua was excited to get on his bike after the long winter months.  As he enjoyed the wonderful spring weather, he reached the peak of the neighborhood hill. While he prepared to descend, he realized too late that he was unable to break his accelerating speed.  Uncontrollably, he flew through an intersection and hit the curb on the opposite side of the street...

Happy Mother’s Day!  As you try to figure out what gift to give your mom or where to take her for brunch on this day, take a moment to reflect on this special woman’s role in your life. It may be your birth mom, your foster-mom, a guardian or a special friend.  It could be any individual who may have had an influence in your life who you consider to be your “mom.”...

Raising healthy kids in today’s environment can be a complicated task.  We all know that the physical health of a child is a key factor in a youth’s development and success. Attention to good daily nutrition, hygiene and exercise goes a long way to raising a healthy child...