For 35 years, Linda Crawford Lawson dedicated her life to enriching the minds of the students in her care. “Linda was an incredible educator who truly cared about her students,” said her sister, Vicki Costantini. A Panama Central School … [Read more...] about Scholarship Created for Panama Central School Students
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Lockwood Scholarship to Benefit Area Golfers
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
Falconer Region Receives Funding from Community Foundation
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
McLaughlin Family Funds Awarded
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
Kramer and Dean Named First Recipients of Sullivan Fund
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
Melquist Named Preston Legacy Fund Recipient
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
Give Big CHQ Registration Now Open
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
Mareri Scholarship Supports Falconer Vocational Students
Hard work always was part of Hector Mareri’s DNA. His mother Emma, an Italian immigrant, began working at a local factory when her husband passed away unexpectedly. Hector was two years old. At the age of 12, Hector began working after … [Read more...] about Mareri Scholarship Supports Falconer Vocational Students
The AJ Strong Fund
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
Good Neighbors
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
Barone Scholarship Created for Southwestern Athletes
After 64 years, it’s hard to imagine a generation of baseball players who won’t be coached by local legend, George Barone. The Lakewood native, who has coached more than 2,000 games and influenced the lives of nearly 1,500 players throughout his … [Read more...] about Barone Scholarship Created for Southwestern Athletes
Cristie Herbst Receives 2020 Community Service Award
On October 7, during a virtual celebration, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented Cristie Herbst its John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. According to Tory Irgang, Community Foundation executive director, there was never any … [Read more...] about Cristie Herbst Receives 2020 Community Service Award
