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December 23, 2014 By sarah shelters

#GivingTuesday Winner Announced

  After a week of voting, and a nail biting finale, The Relief Zone of Frewsburg received over 1,000 "likes" on our Facebook page and were named our winners. Recently staff took a trip to Frewsburg to visit with children, staff and volunteers … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday Winner Announced

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Commuinty Foundation, Community Foundation, GivingTuesday, The Relief Zone

December 2, 2014 By sarah shelters

Community Foundation Hosts Contest for #GivingTuesday

After a long weekend full of shopping and sales, it’s time to give back! Communities around the world are celebrating #GivingTuesday, a day for families, businesses and charities to come together and give back to the places they call home. In our … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Hosts Contest for #GivingTuesday

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Child Advocacy Program, Community Foundation, Community Helping Hands, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, Facebook Contest, GivingTuesday, St Susan Center, The Relief Zone

October 23, 2014 By sarah shelters

Mary Beth Tinker to Speak Oct. 27

  At 13 years old Mary Beth Tinker, an eighth grade student in Des Moines, Iowa, was part of a group of students suspended from school for wearing black armbands to mourn the lives that were lost as a result of the Vietnam War. The students … [Read more...] about Mary Beth Tinker to Speak Oct. 27

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Foundation, Des Moines, First Amendment Rights, Freedom of Speech, Iowa, Mary Beth Tinker, Robert H. Jackson Center, Supreme Court, Tinker v Des Moines, Vietnam War

October 15, 2014 By sarah shelters

Bemus Point Library Receives Grant

  The “go to” location in Bemus Point for technology access is getting an upgrade. A recent grant from The Blossom Fund, administered by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation provided the Bemus Point Library the means to purchase a … [Read more...] about Bemus Point Library Receives Grant

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bemus Point Library, Blossom Fund, Chautauqua region, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Foundation, Kathleen McCarthy, Library, technology

October 14, 2014 By sarah shelters

Community Foundation Assists Lake Clean-Up

    A $22,500 grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s Fund for the Region assisted the Chautauqua Lake Association as crews removed over 2,000 tons of vegetation from Chautauqua Lake in 2014. In mid-May, a storm … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Assists Lake Clean-Up

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua region, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Foundation, Fund for the Region, Lakewood, Mayville, Storm Clean-up

September 12, 2014 By sarah shelters

Fisher’s Family Restaurant Collects Donations for Veterans Park

  For years, Fisher’s Family Restaurant has been a staple of the West side of Jamestown. Serving coffee and pie in addition to a full menu of homemade lunches and dinners, owners Mark and Marlene Fisher created a friendly environment for … [Read more...] about Fisher’s Family Restaurant Collects Donations for Veterans Park

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Foundation, Fisher's Family Restaurant, Jamestown NY, Mark Fisher, Marlene Fisher, Veterans Memorial Commission, Veterans Memorial Commission Relocation Fund, Veterans Memorial Park

September 12, 2013 By sarah shelters

Past Board Presidents Honored at Hamilton Ceremony

It all started with a vision. Thirty-five years ago, John Hamilton had a vision for the Chautauqua region that inspired others to promote education, philanthropy and community spirit. On Saturday, Sept. 7, that vision was celebrated at Moon Brook … [Read more...] about Past Board Presidents Honored at Hamilton Ceremony

Filed Under: CRCF News, John D Hamilton Award Tagged With: 35th Anniversary, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Foundation, Community Service Award, Craig Colburn, Donald Meyer, Greg Peterson, Hope Pettegrew, John D Hamilton, John D Hamilton Community Service Award, Ken Strickler, Kristy Zabrodsky, Lyman Buck, Max Pickard, Michael Metzger, Randy Ordines, Stephen Wright, Tyler Swanson

September 11, 2005 By crcfonline

Warming a “Cup of Happiness” For 50 Years

The John D. Hamilton Community Service Award is, in essence, what the Community Foundation is all about. It is given every year to an individual who has shown dedication, leadership and support in furthering community spirit and enhancing the quality … [Read more...] about Warming a “Cup of Happiness” For 50 Years

Filed Under: CRCF News, John D Hamilton Award Tagged With: Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Jim Roselle, Kiwanis Club, Lucille Ball Little Theatre Board, Southern Chautauqua United Way, Special Olympics, WJTN

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