Animals have always been part of Gail Donus’ life. Her love and concern for those creatures left homeless and abandoned moved her to create the Gail Donus Fund for the Chautauqua County Humane Society. This endowment fund, established in honor of … [Read more...] about A Tail of Animal Care
Chautauqua County Humane Society
“Penny Nelson” Fund to Benefit Humane Society
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation fully understands the important role pets play in our lives and how they become part of our extended families. Honoring them by establishing a fund in their memories is a way to give back to the community … [Read more...] about “Penny Nelson” Fund to Benefit Humane Society
Jessie L. Nelson
Jessie L. Nelson, 98, of 6 Morris Lane, Jamestown, formerly of Warner Bay Road, Bemus Point, N.Y., passed away peacefully at 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in WCA Hospital. A lifelong area resident, she was born Dec. 9, 1917, in Ashville, … [Read more...] about Jessie L. Nelson
Chautauqua County Humane Society
Friends of the Chautauqua County Humane Society dropped in to wish the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation a happy 35th anniversary. The Fund for the Region has supported a number of projects at the Humane Society to keep our furry friends happy … [Read more...] about Chautauqua County Humane Society
2012 Recipent Norm Merrill
A man often behind the scenes on opening night stole the show Friday. Norman Merrill, of Jamestown, was awarded the 2012 Axel W. Carlson Award by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Merrill accepted the award in front of 250 family … [Read more...] about 2012 Recipent Norm Merrill
Humane Society Grant Makes Impact
By Jared Lindell While we generally think of quality of life in terms of humanistic issues, the same phrase applies to domesticated animals. With domesticated animals in many communities, there is a very real quality of life issue, specifically due … [Read more...] about Humane Society Grant Makes Impact
A Lasting Gift For Mom
By Rose S. Prinzi Next Sunday please join us to enjoy the inspirational Mother’s Day story of Jane Fagerstrom. Jane passed away three years ago. In her honor, her three sons established the Jane Fagerstrom Memorial Fund at the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...] about A Lasting Gift For Mom
Flexible Funds Support the Humane Society
By Rose S. Prinzi Squeaky, Ladybug, Frosty, Gunther, Lucy, Trigger, Pepper. Last year, these cats and dogs and 85 others from the Humane Society found their forever homes with the help of a Community Service Grant from the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...] about Flexible Funds Support the Humane Society
“Sir Oliver VII” Bakewell/Humane Society Endowment Fund
By Jared Lindell The Community Foundation is truly for the benefit of everyone and everything. This includes people, organizations, programs, and even ideas. However, there is an additional segment of the community that benefits from CRCF, being … [Read more...] about “Sir Oliver VII” Bakewell/Humane Society Endowment Fund
Hagstrom Fund Benefits Humane Society
Most of the funds held at the Community Foundation are for the benefit of people and organizations. However, there is another segment of the community that is often just as underserved, with that segment being animals. This is the very reason the … [Read more...] about Hagstrom Fund Benefits Humane Society
