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 News
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
Joanne Nelson and the Girl Scouts of WNY
Donate to Girl Scouts of WNY The first time Joanne Nelson recited the Girl Scout Law, she pledged to do her best to be friendly and caring, courageous and strong, to make the world a better place, and to be a sister to every Girl Scout. … [Read more...] about Joanne Nelson and the Girl Scouts of WNY
Space Camp Launches JHS Grad into Space Career
Space Camp Scholarship Application - Due Nov. 15 The summer before Jamestown Public Schools student Lucas Liuzzo started eighth grade, he interviewed for the Lucile M. Wright Air Museum Scholarship, awarded by the Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...] about Space Camp Launches JHS Grad into Space Career
Man of the Mountain: An Evening with Skip Yahn
When Allen “Skip” Yahn was hired as the general manager of Holiday Valley Resort in 1974, he had a vision to make the Ellicottville resort a top-notch destination. Over the next several decades, Yahn, as general manager and later as WinSum … [Read more...] about Man of the Mountain: An Evening with Skip Yahn
Outdoor Adventures Continue for GSWNY
DONATE Girl Scouts of Western New York will host the Friends of Timbercrest Fall Work Weekend Oct. 25-27 at Camp Timbercrest in honor of more than 100 years of outdoor adventure in Girl Scouts. A fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation … [Read more...] about Outdoor Adventures Continue for GSWNY
Gaden Receives 2019 Community Service Award
On September 19, during a reception at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented Joel Gaden its John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. An ROTC graduate of Lehigh University, Gaden served in the … [Read more...] about Gaden Receives 2019 Community Service Award
JHS Class of 1969 Awards Scholarship
Donate Now to The JHS Class of 1969 Scholarship Fred Larson, Jamestown Class of 1969 president, shakes hands with Matthew Roehmholdt, JHS Class of 2019, during the high school’s annual senior awards night. Roehmholdt is the first recipient of … [Read more...] about JHS Class of 1969 Awards Scholarship
Family of Owen Miller Encourages Kindness
Aimee Rowe embraces Kyler Majka during the Chautauqua Lake Central School’s senior awards night ceremony as Ashley Rowe and Sylvia Rowe look on. Not pictured are Josh Miller, Owen’s father, and Joce Miller, Owen’s sister. Kyler is the first … [Read more...] about Family of Owen Miller Encourages Kindness
Lucas Named 2019 Unsung Hero
“She is the queen of random acts of kindness.” That was the first sentence Debbie Basile, director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Lutheran, said about Pam Lucas. On Saturday, Lucas was crowned the Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...] about Lucas Named 2019 Unsung Hero
Changing Her Story
Leaders from the Coalition of Chautauqua County Women and Girls during the Women's Summit event at Moon Brook Country Club on April 4. Recently, Chautauqua County joined communities across the country in launching its own women’s fund at the … [Read more...] about Changing Her Story
CRCF Pays Tribute to Hometown Heroes
Since the Revolutionary War, Chautauqua County has been home to thousands of men and women serving in the United States military. Recently, a group of residents from the Village of Mayville and Town of Chautauqua formed The Chautauqua County … [Read more...] about CRCF Pays Tribute to Hometown Heroes
A Dream Fulfilled
Although it took 73 years, in May 2015 Mary “Marikay” Kimball received a degree in journalism from Ohio State University. The former Mary Hauffe was studying journalism at OSU when she met Stanley Kimball, a Falconer Central School graduate … [Read more...] about A Dream Fulfilled
Spyer Family Scholarship to Benefit CLCS
Growing up, Richard Syper of Mayville learned about hard work and dedication the old fashioned way, through the family business. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, his parents owned and operated Mayville Service Center, a local auto repair and … [Read more...] about Spyer Family Scholarship to Benefit CLCS
JHS Wrestling Scholarship Created in Memory of Proctor
When Bradley Proctor passed away in July at the age of 59, his family looked for a way to honor his memory while supporting the sport he loved. Recently, they established The Bradley A. Proctor Memorial Wrestling Scholarship Fund at the … [Read more...] about JHS Wrestling Scholarship Created in Memory of Proctor
A Storied Past, An Inspired Future
This is the final installment of our 40 For 40 series commemorating the Foundation’s 40th anniversary. To read all of the stories from throughout the year, click here. What if you could do something to change the future? Impact the lives of … [Read more...] about A Storied Past, An Inspired Future
Making a Difference for 93 Years
Lakewood PTA Scholarship Fund On a stormy night on December 12, 1916, fourteen people met and organized the Lakewood Parent Teacher Association. During those early years, an endowment fund began and in 1925, Leslie Wilcox was awarded the … [Read more...] about Making a Difference for 93 Years
Giving Back
When Sam and Ann Dominick moved to Jamestown in 1952, they had no idea the legacy they would help create. With their three children, Carl, Carol and Josephine, in tow, Sam purchased Jamestown Roofing, Inc., and was determined to create a … [Read more...] about Giving Back
Investing in the Future Skills of Local Students
Vocational Scholarships This year, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will award over $1 million dollars in scholarships to area students furthering their education. Through the gracious support of its donors, the Foundation administers … [Read more...] about Investing in the Future Skills of Local Students
One’s Service Is Never Done, Local Veterans Continue to Give Back
Today is a day to celebrate the service of our U.S. military veterans offering them our respect and admiration for the sacrifices that afford us the freedoms we enjoy throughout the year. Over this holiday weekend local agencies, dignitaries and … [Read more...] about One’s Service Is Never Done, Local Veterans Continue to Give Back
