At the end of the year, Randy Sweeney will retire after 20 years as the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s executive director. In celebration of his upcoming retirement, and his longtime service as a member at the Robert H. Jackson Center, the … [Read more...] about Fund Created to Teach Youth about Robert H. Jackson
Randy Sweeney
CRCF Executive Director Announces Retirement
A Message from the Desk of Randy Sweeney Click here to read a PDF version of Randy's letter Dear Friends, For more than 20 years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s executive director. I … [Read more...] about CRCF Executive Director Announces Retirement
Red Cross Awarded $10,000 for Disaster Relief
As natural disasters across the country gain mass media attention, “silent disasters,” local fires and floods, affecting families and individuals almost weekly, often go unnoticed. In the last half of 2012 and first half of 2013, the American Red … [Read more...] about Red Cross Awarded $10,000 for Disaster Relief
City Elks Donate Dictionaries
Jamestown Elks Lodge 263 donated 32 dictionaries to third-grade students at Panama Elementary School recently. The lodge has partnered with The Dictionary Project each year since 2002 and this year donated more than 905 dictionaries to 15 area … [Read more...] about City Elks Donate Dictionaries
American Red Cross
The Chautauqua County Assistance Fund also allocated $10,000 to the American Red Cross, Southwestern New York Chapter to aid in disaster relief services. William Tucker, Executive Director of the Red Cross, and Randy Sweeney, Executive Director of … [Read more...] about American Red Cross
Brenda L. Morrow Scholarship winners
William Tucker, President Elect of the Rotary Club of Jamestown and Randy Sweeney, Rotary Member and CRCF Executive Director congratulate this year’s recipients of the Brenda L. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Award; Megan Zimba and Andrew Russo. This … [Read more...] about Brenda L. Morrow Scholarship winners
Tapestry of Threads
Randy Sweeney, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director, explains the theme of the 2012 Annual Meeting; "A Tapestry of Threads." … [Read more...] about Tapestry of Threads
The Importance of Unrestricted Funds
Executive Director Randy Sweeney discusses the importance of increasing Unrestricted Funds at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Vince Horrigan of the Chautauqua Lake Association follows with how one local non-profit benefits from the use … [Read more...] about The Importance of Unrestricted Funds
Memorial Park
The Veteran’s Park Relocation Commission received a Community Service Grant to continue onto Phase 2 of the relocation process. In the photo, Ron Cotten, Veteran’s Memorial Commission Chairman, explains to Randy Sweeney, CRCF Executive Director, the … [Read more...] about Memorial Park
Busti Historical Society & Grist Mill Fund Established
At the Busti Historical Society’s March Membership meeting, Carl Schultz, President of the Busti Historical Society, Randy Sweeney, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director and Marti Gustafson, Treasurer of the Busti Historical … [Read more...] about Busti Historical Society & Grist Mill Fund Established
Bona Alum Creates Scholarship for Southwestern High School Student
St. Bonaventure University alumnus Thomas Marra and his wife Michelle recently made a donation to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to fund a scholarship for a Southwestern High School graduating senior(s) who plans to attend St. Bonaventure … [Read more...] about Bona Alum Creates Scholarship for Southwestern High School Student
John Bauer, 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner
Reliable, dependable, and extraordinary. John Bauer, the consummate cleanup hitter and 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award winner, was honored by over 100 friends and family members gathered at Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park the evening of Friday, July … [Read more...] about John Bauer, 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner
Lawson Center
Community Foundation Collaboration Example of How a Non-Endowed Fund Works Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Randy Sweeney had the opportunity recently to take an impromptu tour of the Lawson Boating Heritage Center in Bemus … [Read more...] about Lawson Center
Chautauqua Lake Association Benefits from Funding Provided by the Community Foundation
Harvesting the weeds that choke areas of Chautauqua Lake has been an effort undertaken by the Chautauqua Lake Association for many years now. The CLA's mission is, "to provide effective and efficient lake maintenance services for the benefit of all … [Read more...] about Chautauqua Lake Association Benefits from Funding Provided by the Community Foundation
Community Foundation’s Online Scholarship Application Available Now
Over $800,000 in financial assistance was awarded to nearly 700 recipients for the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's 2010-2011 Scholarship season. That's right, over $800,000, and now is your chance to benefit from the funds available for the … [Read more...] about Community Foundation’s Online Scholarship Application Available Now
Charitable Opportunities
By Rose S. Prinzi In these financially turbulent times, millions of Americans continue to save pre-tax dollars in individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Thanks to regular investments and long-term returns, an estimated $4.7 trillion is invested in … [Read more...] about Charitable Opportunities
Nancy F. Gaden Receives 2003 Axel W. Carlson Award
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Nancy F. Gaden of Jamestown has been selected as the winner of the 2003 Axel W. Carlson Award. The award was presented at a reception held at the Rosch Activities Center on the … [Read more...] about Nancy F. Gaden Receives 2003 Axel W. Carlson Award