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July 13, 2014 By crcfonline

O’Brien and Herbst Fund to Support Local History

A permanent fund to memorialize the late James C. O’Brien of Westfield will help historical societies pay for educational exhibits and programs about local history. The fund is being established with donations in O’Brien’s honor and is administered … [Read more...] about O’Brien and Herbst Fund to Support Local History

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Cristie L. Herbst, James C. O’Brien, James C. O’Brien and Cristie L. Herbst Fund for Local History, McClurg Museum, Westfield

June 3, 2014 By crcfonline

Falconer Region Community Fund Grants $5,000

Randy Sweeney, CRCF executive director, gathers with Sharon Berg and Tamara Miles, Town of Ellington; Izabella Nowak, Kennedy Free Library; Marti Telford and Kathy Gardner, Farman Free Library; Roland Swanson, Rose Mary Carver and Laura Cronk, FRCF … [Read more...] about Falconer Region Community Fund Grants $5,000

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Falconer Region Community Fund, Farman Free Library, FRCF, Izabella Nowak, Joyce Rhinehart, Kathy Gardner, Kennedy Free LIbrary, Laura Cronk, Marti Telford, Maurice Stowell, Roland Swanson, Rose Mary Carver, Sharon Berg, Tamara Miles, Town of Ellington

May 30, 2014 By crcfonline

2014 Recipient Bethany Durow

Surrounded by family and friends, Bethany Durow of Randolph was awarded the 2014 Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award May 29, 2014 at Heritage Village Retirement Community. A senior at Randolph High School, Durow has been volunteering at Heritage … [Read more...] about 2014 Recipient Bethany Durow

Filed Under: Axel W. Carlson Award, CRCF News Tagged With: Axel W Carlson Award, Bethany Durow, Heritage Village Retirement Community

December 6, 2013 By crcfonline

The Robert Guiffreda Memorial Scholarship

Robert Guiffreda, a leader in education for most of his life, lost his battle with cancer in October. Upon his passing, his family decided the best way to honor his memory, and passion, was with a scholarship designed to support local students … [Read more...] about The Robert Guiffreda Memorial Scholarship

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Panama Central School, Robert Guiffreda

November 19, 2013 By crcfonline

Red Cross Awarded $10,000 for Disaster Relief

As natural disasters across the country gain mass media attention, “silent disasters,” local fires and floods, affecting families and individuals almost weekly, often go unnoticed.  In the last half of 2012 and first half of 2013, the American Red … [Read more...] about Red Cross Awarded $10,000 for Disaster Relief

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Bill Tucker, Chautauqua County Assistance Fund, Chautauqua County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Randy Sweeney

November 19, 2013 By crcfonline

Family Establishes Fund to Assist Local Veterans

A United States Army medic and civilian who used his military experiences to help veterans and service members, Darren Manzella-Lapeira never shied away from someone in need. Following his death in August, his family established the Darren Manzella … [Read more...] about Family Establishes Fund to Assist Local Veterans

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Brockton Central School, Darren Manzella-Lapeira, New York National Guard, United States Army

November 19, 2013 By crcfonline

Putting Down Their Roots

After the Village of Lakewood approved the appointment of five community members to its tree committee in May, those members quickly began creating a list of priority areas within the Village. After identifying those areas, the committee put together … [Read more...] about Putting Down Their Roots

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Bruce Robinson, Greg Jones, Hartley Park, Jack Hemink, Karl Peterson, Karl Peterson Fund, Lakewood Tree Committee, Richard Rose, Scott Smith, Tammy Bakewell, Valerie Dow, Veterans Park, Village of Lakewood, Women's Club of Lakewood

November 19, 2013 By crcfonline

Community Foundation Supports Local Farmers Market

  A local Farmers Market is taking on new heights next season. The Sherman Rebuilding Committee recently purchased a banner to hang over the streets of downtown Sherman to announce activities associated with their annual Farmers Market. A … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Supports Local Farmers Market

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: C. Malcolm, Community Service Fund, Farmers Market, Georgia Peck, Hanson Sign Company, Jeanette M. Nichols, Sherman, Sherman Rebuilding Committed

November 19, 2013 By crcfonline

Turning the Page on Education

As schools around the state zero in on Common Core State Standards, one local library is making sure they have the upper hand on educating their members. With a grant from The Blossom Fund, administered by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, … [Read more...] about Turning the Page on Education

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Ashville Free Library, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Common Core State Standards, Tabetha Butler, The Blossom Fund

November 19, 2013 By crcfonline

Home Run for Local Sports History

Since 1980, the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has been committed to honoring and preserving the sports history of Chautauqua County. Thanks to the generosity of local residents donating invaluable pieces of sports memorabilia, the Hall of Fame has … [Read more...] about Home Run for Local Sports History

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Axel W. Carlson Memorial Fund, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Greg Peterson, Mark Barger, Randy Anderson, Russ Diethrick

October 7, 2013 By crcfonline

Chautauqua County Humane Society

Friends of the Chautauqua County Humane Society dropped in to wish the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation a happy 35th anniversary. The Fund for the Region has supported a number of projects at the Humane Society to keep our furry friends happy … [Read more...] about Chautauqua County Humane Society

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 35th Anniversary, Chautauqua County Humane Society

October 4, 2013 By crcfonline

Meetings of the Minds

On Tuesday, October 1, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation hosted a "Meeting of the Minds" with the newest leaders of the Chautauqua region. Over 125 attended a social hour designed to introduce and welcome some new faces to our … [Read more...] about Meetings of the Minds

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Andrew Robson, Benjamin Lindquist, Chautauqua Striders, Cory Duckworth, Cummins, Greg Edwards, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jim Johnson, Michael Abbate, Robert H. Jackson Center, SUNY Fredonia, The Gebbie Foundation, Tim Mains, video, Virginia Horvath

September 26, 2013 By crcfonline

Presidential Reflections: A Film

In honor of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's 35th Anniversary, we sat down with the men and women who served as president of the Board of Directors and asked them to reflect on their terms. These stories were shared at our annual John D. … [Read more...] about Presidential Reflections: A Film

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: 35th Anniversary, Board of Directors, John D Hamilton, Ron Gabaski, video

August 23, 2013 By crcfonline

2013 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner

2013 Axel W. Carlson "Unsung Hero" Award Winner - Brenda Cole Using her volunteer spirit, Brenda Cole has permanently sewn herself into the fabric of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. On Friday afternoon, Cole was presented the 2013 Axel … [Read more...] about 2013 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner

Filed Under: Axel W. Carlson Award, CRCF News Tagged With: Axel W Carlson Award, Brenda Cole, Community Helping Hnads, Humane Society, The Gateway Center, video, WCA Hospital

July 8, 2013 By crcfonline

2012 Recipent Norm Merrill

A man often behind the scenes on opening night stole the show Friday. Norman Merrill, of Jamestown, was awarded the 2012 Axel W. Carlson Award by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Merrill accepted the award in front of 250 family … [Read more...] about 2012 Recipent Norm Merrill

Filed Under: Axel W. Carlson Award, CRCF News Tagged With: Ad Council, Axel W Carlson Award, Bob Ostrom, Bob Young, Cameron Hurst, Carla Kayes, Jamestown Harmony Barbershop Express Chorus, Jones Hill, Junior Guilders, Kim Earle, Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Norman Merrill, Pine Valley Central High School, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Rotary Club, The AMerican Heart Association, The Chautauqua County Human Society, The Leland Ward Little Theatre Fund, Tiffany Wakely-Heintzman, Town of Ellicott Development Committee, United Methodist Church, WCA Hospital, YMCA Building Committee

June 6, 2013 By crcfonline

M. J. Fletcher Elementary School Tree Planting

Nilla, a Pre-K student at M.J. Fletcher Elementary School in Jamestown, recites "Arbor Day" by Kate Louise Brown during the tree planting ceremony on May 29, 2013. The city of Jamestown, with help from Fletcher students, planted five trees on Cole … [Read more...] about M. J. Fletcher Elementary School Tree Planting

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Arbor Day, Cole Street, Dan Stone, M.J. Fletcher Elementary School, Murtle Street, video

April 30, 2013 By crcfonline

Caring and Giving Campaign

A look at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and how the Caring and Giving campaign is designed to raise awareness for the Fund for the Region, a fund dedicated to carry the legacy of caring and giving into the future. For 35 years, the … [Read more...] about Caring and Giving Campaign

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Annual Golf Tournament, Annual Meeting, caring and giving campaign, Pickleball Tournament, video

April 18, 2013 By crcfonline

Falconer United Methodist Church Hosts Window Dedication

The morning worship service at Falconer United Methodist Church took on an added meaning Sunday with the dedication of 43 new, energy-efficient windows. During the service, church members gathered before the congregation for the window … [Read more...] about Falconer United Methodist Church Hosts Window Dedication

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Falconer United Methodist Church, Jamestown BPU, Jon Saff, Karl Peterson Fund, Lynn Family Foundation Fund, Pastor Chad Sayers, Paula Daneshkhah, Rev. Dr. Sherri Rood, Sarah Marciniak, Winifred Crawbord Dibert Foundation

April 18, 2013 By crcfonline

Falconer United Methodist Church Hosts Window Dedication

The morning worship service at Falconer United Methodist Church took on an added meaning Sunday with the dedication of 43 new, energy-efficient windows. During the service, church members gathered before the congregation for the window dedication. … [Read more...] about Falconer United Methodist Church Hosts Window Dedication

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Falconer United Methodist Church, Jamestown BPU, Jon Saff, Karl Peterson Fund, Lynn Family Foundation Funds, Pastor Chad Sayers, Paula Daneshkhah, Rev. Dr. Sherri Rood, Sarah Marciniak, Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation

April 18, 2013 By crcfonline

JCC Basketball Players Receive Scholarships

Love them or hate them, sports officials look out for the best interests of those playing the game. For the past 24 years, basketball officials from Chautauqua County have looked out for players off the court as well. The Chautauqua County Basketball … [Read more...] about JCC Basketball Players Receive Scholarships

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Adam Walker, Brendan Bentham, Brook Draggett, Cassadaga Valley, Chautauqua County Basketball Officials Board 39 Scholarship Fund, Clymer, Frank Baggiano, Joe Galati, Pine Valley, Roger MacTavish, Taylor Storerer

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