Field of Interest

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...

Christina and her family had just moved to the quaint little town.  Having adjusted to their new surroundings, they decided to plan a trip back “home” for the holidays. With her and her husband, Michael, working full-time and their two children immersed in school activities, a trip home would be a nice break. The family couldn’t have been more excited. However, Christina had been hampered with a nagging cough for over a month and decided to make an appointment to see a doctor...  

Thirty years ago, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation was established with the simple concept of "enriching the quality of life in the Chautauqua Region."  Today, we continue to follow this mission, fueled by support from people making donations and planned gifts...

Many of us probably take for granted the routine wellness visits our children make to local doctors’ offices.  Whether it is a teeth cleaning, eye examination, or an annual physical, checkups are essential to maintaining good health.  However, some families, in our community, suffer financial hardships and, as a result, are unable to provide basic medical care for their children…