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March 13, 2017 By sarah shelters

20th Annual Golf Tournament Set for May 22

      The 20th Annual Community Foundation Golf Tournament will take place May 22 at Moon Brook Country Club. Just like a tower of blocks cannot stand without the support of a solid foundation, our foundation would not be … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Golf Tournament Set for May 22

Filed Under: CRCF News, Events Tagged With: CRCF Golf Tournament, Fund for the Region, Moon Brook Country Club

December 13, 2016 By sarah shelters

Carl A. Dominick, Jamestown Roofing Fund

The Carl A. Dominick Jamestown Roofing Fund has been established at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to benefit St. Susan Center and the Foundation's  Fund for the Region. Jamestown Roofing, Inc., a commercial and industrial roofing … [Read more...] about Carl A. Dominick, Jamestown Roofing Fund

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Carl A. Dominick, Fund for the Region, Jamestown Roofing, St Susan Center

October 26, 2016 By sarah shelters

Jane L. Campbell

Jane L. Campbell, 84, of 116 Sunset Avenue, Lakewood, died Monday Oct. 24, 2016, in Lutheran. She was born Dec. 31, 1931, in Yonkers, N.Y., a daughter of the late William and Margaret Tough Lawrie. Following graduation from Gorton High School … [Read more...] about Jane L. Campbell

Filed Under: Memorials Tagged With: Fund for the Region, Jane L. Campbell, Memorials

September 28, 2016 By Elizabeth Jones

Carmela T. Cala

Carmela T. Cala, 87, of Frewsburg Rest Home and formerly a native of Jamestown, N.Y., passed away on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at WCA Hospital. She was born on January 25, 1929, in Jamestown, N.Y., the daughter of the late Sebastiano S. and Sarah … [Read more...] about Carmela T. Cala

Filed Under: CRCF News, Memorials Tagged With: Carmela T. Cala, Fund for the Region, Memorials

August 10, 2016 By sarah shelters

Environmental Concerns a Prime Focus of Community Foundation

Chautauqua County might be tucked away in the far western corner of New York but it is home to some of the state’s most beautiful and breathtaking scenery. There to be enjoyed by visitors and year-round residents alike, parks and wildlife are found … [Read more...] about Environmental Concerns a Prime Focus of Community Foundation

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Environmental, Fund for the Region, Village of Lakewood

May 16, 2016 By sarah shelters

Educational Opportunities in the Chautauqua Region

Sometimes when we think of the word, “education,” our thoughts are limited to K-12 public schools, colleges, or graduate schools. Options for continuing education happen in many other ways, however.  We are fortunate in the Chautauqua region to have … [Read more...] about Educational Opportunities in the Chautauqua Region

Filed Under: Fund for the Region Tagged With: Fund for the Region

April 25, 2016 By sarah shelters

Recovery Coaches Aid in Overcoming Addiction

For individuals battling addiction, the availability of peer support could mean the difference between overcoming the addiction, relapsing, and possibly even death. The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County recognizes this peer support as … [Read more...] about Recovery Coaches Aid in Overcoming Addiction

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Fund for the Region, Mental Health Asssociation

February 25, 2016 By sarah shelters

19th Annual Golf Tournament Set for May 23

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s 19th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 23 at Moon Brook Country Club. With a few spring-like days already on the record, many residents are looking forward to hitting the golf course and … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Golf Tournament Set for May 23

Filed Under: CRCF News, Events Tagged With: Fund for the Region, Golf Tournament, Moon Brook Country Club

November 8, 2015 By sarah shelters

Community Pride

Every year, Money Magazine publishes a list of the “100 Best Places to Live in America.”  Without naming every indicator, top criteria are job creation and retention, followed by progressive and inspiring lifestyle advantages.  Positive responses to … [Read more...] about Community Pride

Filed Under: CRCF News, Fund for the Region Tagged With: Commuity Foundation Week, Community Pride, Fund for the Region

November 4, 2015 By sarah shelters

Fund for the Region Scores Hole-In-One at Midway

  Described by Best of America Online as a “family treasure,” Midway State Park was built in 1898, as a picnic and recreation area for travelers riding now long-abandoned streetcar lines.  Once owned by the Broadhead family, the … [Read more...] about Fund for the Region Scores Hole-In-One at Midway

Filed Under: CRCF News, Fund for the Region Tagged With: Friends of Midway State Park, Fund for the Region, Midway State Park

October 27, 2015 By sarah shelters

LACAP Purchases Architectural Plaques with CRCF Grant

The Lakeview Avenue Community Action Project recently received a grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s Fund for the Region to purchase 12 architectural plaques. The plaques will be installed at pre-determined homes in the Lakeview … [Read more...] about LACAP Purchases Architectural Plaques with CRCF Grant

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Fund for the Region, LACAP, Lakeview Avenue Community Action Project

October 23, 2015 By sarah shelters

Advocating for Youth

At this moment in Chautauqua County, there are over 100 children in foster homes. Who speaks for them once they are removed from abusive or neglectful families?  Volunteers, also called advocates, with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are … [Read more...] about Advocating for Youth

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: CASA of Chautauqua County, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Fund for the Region, Human Service

September 30, 2015 By sarah shelters

Education as Our Greatest Need in a Complex, Ever-Changing World

As August rounds the corner into September, summer is “officially” over and thoughts turn to autumn and the first days of school. It is definitely the time of year when everyone’s thoughts, whether young or old, seem to turn to the academic year … [Read more...] about Education as Our Greatest Need in a Complex, Ever-Changing World

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Fund for the Region, Greatest Need, Jamestown Schools Promise Fund, Manufacturer's Club

August 20, 2015 By sarah shelters

New Community Vision for Mayville Library

Melissa Bartok, Mayville Library Director, and Randy Sweeney, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director, prepare to install a 70 inch, Internet compatible television in the newly constructed front portion of the building. A grant from … [Read more...] about New Community Vision for Mayville Library

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Fund for the Region, Mayville Library

August 20, 2015 By sarah shelters

Making a Difference for Families in Need

  Frewsburg Community Food Pantry volunteers, Nikki Kane and Jackie Chitester, restock the new refrigerator recently purchased through a grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The pantry serves families living in the Frewsburg … [Read more...] about Making a Difference for Families in Need

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Frewsburg Community Food Pantry, Fund for the Region

August 13, 2015 By sarah shelters

Community Foundation Supports National Comedy Center

  Randy Sweeney, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director; Tom Benson, Chairman of the National Comedy Center Committee; Mike LaTone, Board Treasurer, and Journey Gunderson, Executive Director, review plans for the next phase … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Supports National Comedy Center

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Fund for the Region, National Comedy Center

August 10, 2015 By sarah shelters

N-Ice Skating Camp Experience

Ian and Madison, members of the Jamestown Skating Club, receive tips on style and form from professional skater, Alexis Darrow, at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena, during summer training camp in July. Through a grant from the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...] about N-Ice Skating Camp Experience

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Fund for the Region, Jamestown Skating Club

August 6, 2015 By sarah shelters

Explore Your Library

  Over the last 47 years, Astronaut Neil Armstrong walked on the moon; Watergate changed politics forever; the Berlin Wall crumbled; the Soviet Union dissolved; terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, and Barack Obama became the first … [Read more...] about Explore Your Library

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: community, Fred L. and Vanne D. Cohen James Prendergast Library Fund, Fund for the Region, James Prendergast Library

August 1, 2015 By sarah shelters

Camp Onyahsa and CRCF Partner in Summer Reading Program

  Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director, Randy Sweeney, listens intently as a campers at Camp Onyahsa talk about the books they are currently reading. A grant from the Community Foundation’s Fund for the Region assisted in … [Read more...] about Camp Onyahsa and CRCF Partner in Summer Reading Program

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Camp Onyahsa, Fund for the Region, Summer Reading, YMCA

July 31, 2015 By sarah shelters

Suzuki at Infinity

Nina Karbacka, Suzuki teacher, and Sadie Anderson, student volunteer, look on as Dr. Joseph Kneer, professor of violin at Mercyhurst University, instructed students enrolled in Summer Suzuki 2015. In addition to Dr. Kneer, students received training … [Read more...] about Suzuki at Infinity

Filed Under: CRCF News Tagged With: Fund for the Region, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Suzuki

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