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
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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
Kilmer Receives 4-H Hog Project Scholarship
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
Kennedy Receives Ney-Stineman Memorial 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
Moore Receives Billy Eskeli 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
Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund
For Karen Volpe Preston, the world was her stage. The award-winning actor and comedian graduated from Cassadaga Valley Central School and Jamestown Community College before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Fredonia in 1993. Since … [Read more...] about Karen Volpe Preston Legacy Fund
Give Big CHQ 2020 Scheduled June 1-11
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
Carl S. Calabrese Music Scholarship Created
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
Scholarship Webinar Scheduled for May 14
On Thursday at 1 p.m., the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will host a live webinar for high school seniors, college students and their parents to walk them through the Foundation’s scholarship application process. Moderated by Michelle … [Read more...] about Scholarship Webinar Scheduled for May 14
CRCF Creates Future Fund
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
Healthcare Scholarship Recipients
Did you know that in 2019, 22% of the Community Foundation’s scholarship recipients majored in healthcare related fields? Made up of both undergraduate and graduate students, these young men and women are not just pre-med and nursing students, … [Read more...] about Healthcare Scholarship Recipients
Kontinuing for Kallie
“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
