Funds

A problem posed to me many years ago has remained with me. It reminds me that each challenge has its own set of expected and unexpected complexities.

“A rowboat needs to travel upstream a distance of thirteen miles. Its maximum speed is 3 mph, and the river flows at rate of 1 mph. What time will the boat need to leave the dock to arrive at its destination by 5 p.m.?”

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.”...

We are all driven by different passions, emotions and influences. History continually reminds us of individuals who have achieved unheard of heights with their undeterred drive. Such was the case with Marshal Martz. It was his fervent aspiration to build the largest telescope in the world by an individual…

A special bond is shared by those who served as SEABEES during World War II. Locally, a group of former WW II Seabees, the Island X-11 NY Navy SEABEES, organized by Roland Swanson, meet monthly and, when possible, attend national conventions throughout the states…

As families gather today to celebrate Mother’s Day, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation would like to pay tribute to a special and inspiring woman – Jane Fagerstrom. Born in Jamestown as Jane Nelson, she graduated from Jamestown High School in 1945. She married the love of her life, John W. Fagerstrom, in 1946…

Not too long ago, a young gentleman from Naples, Florida, walked into the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s office. He was in town for a family funeral. That day led us to the intriguing story of the Lowell L. Swanson Scholarship Expense Endowment Fund and the man in whose name it was established. The young gentleman from Naples, Florida was James Marchiando, Lowell L. “Link” Swanson’s great nephew...

 It only happens once a year. The Karl Peterson Fund/Lynn Foundation Fund applications are now available. January 31^st is the deadline for funding requests through this process. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation grants are well known among most non-profit organizations in our area. Local non-profits know that every year at this time, an important deadline—January 31st—is just around the corner for the Karl Peterson Fund grant application... 

Do you remember Roseland Park? Do you remember the music from the skate shack, or the laughter of children hurrying to put on their skates? Mike Miller does. Rudy Miller, Mike’s dad, champion racer and barrel jumper, skated at Roseland. So did Orrie Hoover, famous for his stilts skating and fire hoop-jumping. The speed skating champions of the 1930s and 1940s, Bob Hanson, John Alm, T.G. Wilson, and Beatrice Freed, spent their youth at Roseland, too...

Throughout the year and for many years, 30 years to be precise,  the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has consistently provided area organizations monetary support on special projects and needs. It is like Christmas all year long!  The Foundation has monthly Field of Interest grants, yearly Community Service grants, scholarships and designated funds which receive annual support as deemed by the donors…

Carl Cappa was a kind and generous man. He was born and raised in Jamestown, the oldest child of hard working Italian immigrants. Like his parents, he had a strong work ethic and strived to do his best with whatever project he undertook. This served him and his commitment to his community well...