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. 

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.

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.

Thanks to Chautauqua Region Community Foundation scholarships and their financial support, more locals are choosing to return home to make a professional impact in the health care field.

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.