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
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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!
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
Chi Sigma Chi and the Boys and Girls Club
Donate to the Boys and Girls Club For nearly 50 years, the Nu Nu Chapter of the Chi Sigma Chi Fraternity at Jamestown High School provided male students developmental, social and leadership opportunities. Although the fraternity hosted … [Read more...] about Chi Sigma Chi and the Boys and Girls Club
All for Amy
Amy King Since 2006, the “All for Amy” Golf Tournament has raised over $150,000 for the “All for Amy” Fund, a scholarship to provide financial support to students furthering their education and who are well rounded, kind and caring to … [Read more...] about All for Amy
Happy Holidays Jamestown High School Class of 1950
The Jamestown High School Class of 1950 continues to support their scholarship and embrace the class motto they adopted nearly 70 years ago: “Benefit yourself by helping others. Are we proud? Indeed, we are!” Over the past 17 years, the … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays Jamestown High School Class of 1950
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
Believing in Others
Paying it forward has always been a lesson Gary Lynn followed. In 1967, he graduated from Frewsburg High School with a “C” average. He was surprised to learn that upon graduation, he had been one of two students selected to receive a scholarship … [Read more...] about Believing in Others
The Beat Goes On, Infinity Instills a Love of Music in Students
The name Steve Davis is synonymous with the word music in our community. A name that has headlined countless venues around our region, Davis is known for his soulful notes on the keys and steady beats on the drums. Davis can be found performing … [Read more...] about The Beat Goes On, Infinity Instills a Love of Music in Students
The Music Makers
Ebba Goranson and her brother, Arthur, had a vision to bring music into Jamestown High School. In 1924, they created the A Capella Choir, Orchestra and Band programs. For years, their time and talents to their students, serving as music directors … [Read more...] about The Music Makers
It’s Picnic Time Again!
Although Jarrett Howe lives in New York City, he makes sure to schedule a visit back to his hometown of Ellington every year during the first week of August. “The (Ellington) Town Picnic is like a family reunion,” Howe said. “People travel back … [Read more...] about It’s Picnic Time Again!
A Never Ending Legacy
Roger Seager had a vision for students looking to further their education. The former Jamestown Community College president oversaw the college’s expansion from one building to a multi-campus institution. Because of his foresight, … [Read more...] about A Never Ending Legacy
Scholarships Aid in Student Success
For 1986 Jamestown High School graduate, Erika Dunn, it was a good feeling to receive The Grace and Walter Hazzard Scholarship from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. “I am not only grateful for the financial aid but I truly appreciate … [Read more...] about Scholarships Aid in Student Success
Neighborhood Pride
Throughout the City of Jamestown, many neighborhoods boast architecturally unique homes, lined with soaring tree canopies, and if you can find them, streets still made of red bricks. And while the natural beauty of the area is something to … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Pride
