Nearly one year after the death of Falconer Central School graduate and Rochester Institute of Technology student, Matthew William Eskeli IV, or Bill, his legacy continues. During Falconer’s high school graduation ceremony last week, Matthew Moore … [Read more...] about Moore Receives Billy Eskeli Scholarship
Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund
For Karen Volpe Preston, the world was her stage. The award-winning actor and comedian graduated from Cassadaga Valley Central School and Jamestown Community College before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Fredonia in 1993. Since … [Read more...] about Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund
Give Big CHQ 2020 Scheduled June 1-11
Recently, the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations announced Give Big CHQ 2020 will take place once again this year from June 1 – June 11. Give Big CHQ is an online fundraising event to raise awareness and funds to support … [Read more...] about Give Big CHQ 2020 Scheduled June 1-11
Carl S. Calabrese Music Scholarship Created
In his youth, Carl Calabrese dreamed of learning to play the violin. His parents weren’t in agreement and suggested their son pursue a more profitable calling. Carl S. Calabrese Not one to be discouraged, Calabrese combined his love of art and … [Read more...] about Carl S. Calabrese Music Scholarship Created
Scholarship Webinar Scheduled for May 14
On Thursday at 1 p.m., the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will host a live webinar for high school seniors, college students and their parents to walk them through the Foundation’s scholarship application process. RESGISTER for … [Read more...] about Scholarship Webinar Scheduled for May 14
CRCF Creates Future Fund
GIVE to The Future Fund With the recent coronavirus pandemic shuttering operations throughout the country, as well as, forcing the cancellation of classes, events and social gatherings much remains uncertain as to how these organizations, … [Read more...] about CRCF Creates Future Fund
Healthcare Scholarship Recipients
Did you know that in 2019, 22% of the Community Foundation’s scholarship recipients majored in healthcare related fields? Made up of both undergraduate and graduate students, these young men and women are not just pre-med and nursing students, … [Read more...] about Healthcare Scholarship Recipients
Kontinuing for Kallie
The Kallie's Krusade Board of Directors recently met with Tory Irgang, CRCF executive director, to create The Kallie's Krusade Fund to support their efforts in raising awareness of pediatric cancer. “I had no idea the words Acute Lymphoblastic … [Read more...] about Kontinuing for Kallie
Eskeli Scholarship Created for Falconer Students
According to his parents, Matt and Stephanie, from the time he was a baby, Matthew William Eskeli IV, or Bill, or Billy, as he was more commonly known, always had a quiet, gentle way about him that did not change as he grew into an amazing young man. … [Read more...] about Eskeli Scholarship Created for Falconer Students
NCC and CRCF Partner for Continued Success
Before the National Comedy Center opened its doors in 2018, officials within the organization were determined to ensure that the national attraction would be able to sustain itself. By establishing The National Comedy Center Endowment Fund at the … [Read more...] about NCC and CRCF Partner for Continued Success
Gail Donus and the Humane Society
Donate to the Chautauqua County Humane Society From a young age, Gail Donus’ parents instilled in her a love of animals. Although, in particular, it was Donus’ father who passed on his love of cats. “Back in (my father’s) day, it was probably … [Read more...] about Gail Donus and the Humane Society
CRCF and YOU!
Donate to Fund for the Region The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved the final designated grant awards for 2019. With this approval, the total number of money awarded in 2019 from these funds reached … [Read more...] about CRCF and YOU!
Roland Swanson and the Town of Poland
Donate to Falconer Region Community Fund A proud Swede and former U.S. Navy SEABEE, Roland Swanson also took pride in his community. Although he was born and raised in Jamestown, it was the home he created with his wife, Doris, near Kennedy … [Read more...] about Roland Swanson and the Town of Poland
Archie and Elaine Winton and the 4-H Dairy Program
Donate to Chautauqua County 4-H Dairy Program Archie and Elaine Winton knew everything about the dairy industry and they enjoyed sharing that knowledge with others throughout their community. The couple, who married in 1955, both came from a … [Read more...] about Archie and Elaine Winton and the 4-H Dairy Program
Dan Feather and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy
Donate to Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy Sometimes, a person’s passion leads them down a professional path. According to those who knew him, Dan Feather was a person you liked to have around. He was always concerned for others and was … [Read more...] about Dan Feather and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy
The Miller Family and St. Susan Center
Donate to St. Susan Center When Keith Miller’s son, Steven, died of cancer at the age of 41, he looked for a way to honor his memory and give back to their community. Steven Miller A graduate of Panama Central School, Steven attended … [Read more...] about The Miller Family and St. Susan Center
The Sundells and the Environment
Donate to support our local environment After a chance meeting at Chautauqua Institution during the summer of 1955, Robert and Patricia (Adams) Sundell dated long distance while finishing college and married two years later. They spent their … [Read more...] about The Sundells and the Environment
Francis “Mac” McCoy and OFA
Donate to the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging For 10 years, Francis McCoy served as director for the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, although to his colleagues and clients, he was simply Mac. Following his service as director, … [Read more...] about Francis “Mac” McCoy and OFA
Karl Peterson and First Lutheran Church
Donate to First Lutheran Church Karl Peterson’s legacy throughout the Jamestown community has been widely noticed by the manufacturing community and through his service as a member of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. However, many people … [Read more...] about Karl Peterson and First Lutheran Church
Katie Rexford and Special Olympics
Donate to Chautauqua County Special Olympics As a special education teacher, Katie Campbell Rexford understood the importance of celebrating the accomplishments of her students. When she was killed by a drunk driver in 1985 on her way home … [Read more...] about Katie Rexford and Special Olympics
