CRCF News

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

Since joining the Wild Oats 4-H Club in 2011, Tesika Kilmer has instilled the beliefs of head, heart, health and hands into her everyday life.  “When I say the 4-H pledge, I know I am living it,” Kilmer said. “I am pledging my head to clearer … [Read more...] about Kilmer Receives 4-H Hog Project Scholarship

For 25 years, the Alison Ney-Christa Stineman Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to graduating female Jamestown High School seniors who demonstrate leadership, academic success, community involvement, and serve as a good role model for … [Read more...] about Kennedy Receives Ney-Stineman Memorial Scholarship

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

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

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. Not one to be discouraged, Calabrese combined his love of art and music by creating … [Read more...] about Carl S. Calabrese Music Scholarship Created

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, especially those in the nonprofit … [Read more...] about CRCF Creates Future Fund

“I had no idea the words Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia would consume my life-and eventually end up taking my daughter’s.” When Kallie Swan was diagnosed with pediatric cancer at 21 months old, an entire community rallied around the Swan … [Read more...] about Kontinuing for Kallie

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 ‘unmanly’ to be fond of kittens,” she said. “But … [Read more...] about Gail Donus and the Humane Society

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 that led to his moniker, Roland from Poland. … [Read more...] about Roland Swanson and the Town of Poland

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. More than 50 years later, Nelson is … [Read more...] about Joanne Nelson and the Girl Scouts of WNY