NEWS
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James Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund Keeps It Close To Home
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.
Whiffy Fund Is A Home Run For Youth Baseball Fans
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.
Fund Named for Jackson Rohm Seeks to Keep Stride with Musician’s Legacy
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 L. Campbell Scholarship Fund Honors Area Man
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.
New Fund Aims to Bring Medical Professionals Back to the Region
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.
New Fund Supports a Hero’s Legacy
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.
Community Sings Lydell’s Praises in Establishing New Endowment Fund
The Norman D. Lydell Spirit Of A Cappella Award was recently established at Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to support graduating Jamestown High School seniors.