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It’s a story that still makes the Russell sisters laugh; it was their matchmaking grandmother, who first introduced their parents, Jerry Russell and the former Mary Lou Murty in 1952. “Mom had just moved to Sherman (from Buffalo) to work at the … [Read more...] about Mary Lou and Jerry Russell Scholarship

A gap in services for children with disabilities has led to a unique summer camp experience for nearly 60 local youth. Next week, children with disabilities, their siblings and volunteers with Exceptional Stars Athletics will spend two days at … [Read more...] about Kids and Sibs Summer Camp

The Southwestern Boys Varsity Soccer team recently donated $1,000 to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation for the Janet Lindell Scholarship. The donation was made in honor of Andy Lindell, a senior member of the team and Janet’s son. The … [Read more...] about Southwestern Soccer Donates to Lindell Fund

As they looked for a way to honor the memories of their parents and beloved family friend, sisters Caroline and Kirsten Green couldn’t help but be inspired by the countless stories of former students and community members that were touched by the … [Read more...] about Edwards Receives Carlson, Green, Willson Scholarship

Jason Williams lived his life asking the question, “What can we do to help?” By day, the 7th and 8th grade English teacher at Washington Middle School encouraged his students to dig deeper, ask questions and follow their interests. He inspired … [Read more...] about Fund Created in Memory of Jason Williams

Nearly two weeks after a racist gunman shot and killed 10 people in a Buffalo grocery store, two of Southern Chautauqua County’s largest funders have committed to supporting our Western New York neighbors in need. The Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...] about Chautauqua County Funders Respond to Buffalo Tragedy

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