By Rose S. Prinzi As families gather today to celebrate Mother’s Day, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation would like to pay tribute to a special and inspiring woman – Jane Fagerstrom. Born in Jamestown as Jane Nelson, she graduated from … [Read more...] about A Mother for All Seasons
Joint Neighborhood Project
Karl Peterson and Lynn Foundation Fund Grants
Most non-profit organizations in Chautauqua County are very familiar with the Community Foundation’s grant processes. As such, these organizations know that every year, this time of year, means that the Karl Peterson Grants application deadline is … [Read more...] about Karl Peterson and Lynn Foundation Fund Grants
Start the Year With Karl Peterson Grants
By Jared Lindell Fresh off of a great 2006, the Community Foundation looks to begin every New Year by doing one of the things that the Foundation Board and staff like to do most…give away money. This is accomplished through the first grant process … [Read more...] about Start the Year With Karl Peterson Grants
People Helping People
By Jared Lindell Year after year, it becomes more and more evident that a key aspect of the Chautauqua Region is the people. The charitable actions of those people have shown special traits in ways that cannot be fully conveyed in this short … [Read more...] about People Helping People
Karl Peterson Grants Approved
The original purpose of the Karl Peterson Funds were to “benefit of such religious, educational, charitable, and scientific purposes as, in the judgment of the (committee) shall be in furtherance of the public welfare and tend to assist, encourage … [Read more...] about Karl Peterson Grants Approved
Applications Available for Axel W. Carlson Award
By Laurie Whitermore "Volunteer" is defined in the dictionary as a person who performs or gives his services of his own free will, and as a cultivated plant growing from self-sown or accidentally dropped seed. Can you think of an individual who … [Read more...] about Applications Available for Axel W. Carlson Award