After serving the community for nearly 90 years, several pews at the Peace Wesleyan Church have a fresh look to them, due to a grant from the Karl Peterson Fund. Peace Wesleyan Church Pastor Steve Strand stated, “the beauty this brings to the worship space has been a real gift.” A nearby Falconer company, Fancher Chair, was enlisted by the parish to refurbish the pews, which will be able to serve the community for another 90 years.
The Karl Peterson Fund was a private foundation for many years. It merged with the Community Foundation in 1993, and provides financial assistance to religious and/or non-religious charitable activities within the Chautauqua Region.
The Karl Peterson Fund is accepting grant applications for projects through March 1st! Additional details on grants through the Karl Peterson Fund and the similar Lynn Foundation Fund can be found at www.chautauquagrants.org or by calling Lisa Lynde at the Community Foundation at (716) 661-3394.
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