The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of The Resource Center Dr. John Vona "Smile" Fund, an agency endowment fund, established in loving memory of Dr. John Vona by his children Linda Hart, Dr. David Vona, Sandy Stewart, and Daniel Vona.

Tom and Bev Lingenfelter had a love of learning, a tremendously strong work ethic, and an ability to find joy in life's simple moments. These were all lessons their adult children sought to perpetuate through the Tom and Bev Lingenfelter Scholarship Fund. 

For more than a decade, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Chautauqua County 4-H Endowment Fund has stood as a testament to the power of endowment.

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation (CRCF) is proud to announce the establishment of the Chautauqua Area Scholarship Program Fund.

The Rosemary "Rosie" Billquist Memorial Fund is a Donor-Designated Endowment Fund that continues to bring comfort, care, and hope–just as Rosie did.

The Randy Ridgeway Foundation Fund has been established at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation (CRCF) to honor the memory of Randy Ridgeway, a man known for his generosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for helping others.

There’s no doubt that Anthony Senske touched the lives of everyone he encountered during his nineteen years. From his friendships with students and staff at Jamestown Public Schools to the football players from the Northside Warriors, his legacy is one of joy and strength.

The family and friends of Rich Telford recently established the Undersheriff Richard D. Telford Memorial Award Fund in memory of the Undersheriff who passed away in September.

The James Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund was established recently by Jessup Baker, the President of Jamestown Plastics and the third generation Baker at the helm of the 66 year-old family business.

The Whiffy Fund provides access to baseball games by offsetting the cost of tickets. It’s a partnership between the Tarp Skunks, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, and the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame.

Jackson Rohm's passing in January of 2023 may have marked the end of his musical tour, but with his family setting up The Jackson Rohm Fund, his love and passion for life have again taken center stage.

Kennie made a living with hands-on work, and a scholarship in his name will help others do the same. It will be awarded in 2025 through the Foundation’s monthly Workforce Development Scholarship process.

The family of Sean Cirbus established a fund in the name Sean that aims to bring medical professionals back home to practice in the region.

It’s often said that loss can bring people closer. For the Town family, coming together is natural, thanks to a husband and father who found ways to ensure they’d never be apart.