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This story was originally written in 2012 after the creation of the Bill and Linda Knight Brass Scholarship A young music student, whose family struggled to make ends meet, was devastated by the thought of having to give up music lessons. … [Read more...] about Bill and Linda Knight Brass Scholarship

Alexis "Lexy" Hughan grew up in the arts community. At the age of 3, Hughan began taking piano and dance lessons at Infinity Visual and Performing Arts. Her artistic abilities were developed and nurtured during the years that followed as she … [Read more...] about Infinity’s Lexy Hughan Memorial Fund

When John Zabrodsky commits to something, he is in it for the long run. In 2021, Zabrodsky celebrated 31 years of service as a member of the Board of Directors at Chautauqua Striders and announced his retirement following his term as Chair. A … [Read more...] about Chautauqua Striders Honors Zabrodsky’s Leadership

Representatives from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation were honored to be invited to The Star Hospice House's ribbon cutting on February 8. A grant from the Foundation’s Fund for the Region was awarded to Chautauqua Hospice and … [Read more...] about Star Hospice House Receives CRCF Support

For 35 years, Karen Cotten inspired and encouraged the students and athletes at Falconer Central School.  A graduate of Liverpool High School and SUNY Brockport, Cotten taught health and physical education until her retirement in 2005. Two … [Read more...] about Karen Cotten Memorial Scholarship

Though her eyes often brimmed with tears, Junie Eimiller’s voice remained strong and steady as she spoke about her son, Bannon, and his compassion for others. “He had such a huge heart and an incredible way of connecting with people, regardless of … [Read more...] about Finding Strength in Tragedy

Following the tragic death of their friend and classmate, a group of Southwestern Central School graduates set out to honor one of their own. On January 23, 2017, Justin Romaniuk was traveling southbound on Route 60 when his car veered into the … [Read more...] about Romaniuk Scholarship Created for Southwestern Seniors

In the Metzger family, giving back to the community is a core value that has been passed down for generations. For Michael Metzger, it has simply become second nature. “My mom and dad raised us to believe that volunteering was expected and an … [Read more...] about Metzger Receives Community Service Award

For anyone who knew Jerry Lockwood, if he wasn’t spending time with his loving family, he was probably on the golf course. As a young boy, Lockwood fell in love with the game. His family recalls that as a kid he was playing in the woods around … [Read more...] about Lockwood Scholarship to Benefit Area Golfers

The Falconer Region Community Fund and Donald R. Swanson Memorial Fund recently awarded grants to seven organizations throughout the Ellington, Falconer and Kennedy communities. More than $8,000 was distributed to the Ellington Farman Library to … [Read more...] about Falconer Region Receives Funding from Community Foundation

The John Edward McLaughlin Family Fund, administered by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, recently awarded nearly $10,000 to organizations in Randolph, NY.   Grants were awarded to Randolph Fire Company to purchase smoke and carbon … [Read more...] about McLaughlin Family Funds Awarded

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation recently announced Madison Kramer and Kyle Dean as the first recipients of the Holly and Peter Sullivan Fund, a scholarship awarded annually to graduating Chautauqua County High School seniors who are top … [Read more...] about Kramer and Dean Named First Recipients of Sullivan Fund

Lilly Melquist, a 2020 Jamestown High School graduate, is the first recipient of the Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund, a scholarship created to support Chautauqua County high school graduates majoring in theater arts. “For as long as I can … [Read more...] about Melquist Named Preston Legacy Fund Recipient

Nonprofit 501c3 organizations located in Chautauqua County are invited to register for Give Big CHQ, a 24-hour online fundraising event scheduled for June 10. Hosted by the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations, Give … [Read more...] about Give Big CHQ Registration Now Open

Aaron Lee is a strong man. Known for his physical strength, competing nationally in strong man competitions, Lee also exhibits a profound inner strength in finding new ways to honor his late son. “Even at a young age, we saw the strength of his … [Read more...] about The AJ Strong Fund

Hebrew Congregation of Chautauqua Donates to Good Neighbor Fund For nearly 60 years, members of the Hebrew Congregation of Chautauqua have spent their summers gathered on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution celebrating their faith and enjoying … [Read more...] about Good Neighbors