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Many high school seniors that graduated this past June have set their sights on the next level of education being college and will soon leave their high school experience behind. For most of these graduates, the next time they will see their former classmates will be at the 5-, 10-, or even 15-year reunions...

The charitable nature of citizens within Chautauqua County is overwhelming. The Community Foundation sees it day in and day out from donors starting new funds, making simple gifts, or memorializing those who have passed on. Sometimes there are too few causes for the charity local individuals are willing to provide...

The Community Foundation’s John D. Hamilton Community Service Award exists to honor individuals who have shown “dedication, leadership, and support in furthering community spirit and enhancing the quality of life in the Chautauqua region.” Two individuals have exemplified this phrase over their lives in Chautauqua County...

Community Foundation grants provide approximately $1.5 million each year and reach out to many different segments of the community. While most of these grants are awarded within Chautauqua County, there are cases where grants are awarded outside the county to benefit Chautauqua County students. Such is the case with Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s Research...

The non-profit community in Chautauqua County works to address many different causes and needs to improve the region. However, many of these non-profits need help of their own to operate daily and to sustain over long periods of time...

In some instances, groups of people come to the Community Foundation for different forms of assistance. Many of these individuals are struggling with financial hardships, types of ailments, and other life adversities. While the Foundation has funds that can help some of these people, there are other individuals that are difficult to match up with the very assistance they need...

In today’s modern age, technology is making information more readily accessible and easier to disseminate. Much of this is due to the increased use of the internet. While the internet can seem overwhelming to new users, it can be just as simple as opening a book if you know where to look and what to look for...

There is a certain feeling one gets when helping someone else is need. There are feelings of happiness, goodness, and one probably has a strong sense of satisfaction. To use an old cliché, you are “on cloud nine.” The same feelings apply when donating to charity...

The benefits of Kids First Mini-Grants go far beyond the actual dollar amount granted. They provide kids the opportunity to participate actively in great educational programs, as opposed to sitting at a desk listening to lectures. They help kids learn from one another by socialization and working together...