“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” Those words, spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to the … [Read more...] about Defenders of Freedom
Robert H. Jackson Center
An Honored Gift
For nearly 60 years, the Honorable Joseph Gerace has led a public service career that spanned across Chautauqua County and New York State. He has inspired generations of lawyers, attorneys and community members through his volunteerism, leadership … [Read more...] about An Honored Gift
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
Meetings of the Minds
On Tuesday, October 1, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation hosted a "Meeting of the Minds" with the newest leaders of the Chautauqua region. Over 125 attended a social hour designed to introduce and welcome some new faces to our … [Read more...] about Meetings of the Minds
Fall 2011 CLE
The event was held November 1, 2011 at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown. … [Read more...] about Fall 2011 CLE
Community Foundation Presents John Anderson with Annual Community Service Award
September 7, 2012— Much like the Boy Scouts, John Anderson has been known to perform quite a few Good Turns throughout the Chautauqua Region. On Thursday, September 6, Anderson was recognized in front of 150 family, friends and community members … [Read more...] about Community Foundation Presents John Anderson with Annual Community Service Award
CRCF Grants Helps Bring Author to Jamestown
Phillip Hoose, the Award Winning Author of Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice and We Were There, Too! young People in U.S. History visited the Robert H. Jackson Center and the Reg Lenna Civic center this week and spoke to over 1,200 students and … [Read more...] about CRCF Grants Helps Bring Author to Jamestown
Educational Outreach Program Launched at Jackson Center
Since its' founding in 2001, the Robert H. Jackson Center, located in Jamestown, NY, has provided educational opportunities pertaining to international justice, the Holocaust, genocide, Human Rights, the rule of law and Civil Rights. Education is at … [Read more...] about Educational Outreach Program Launched at Jackson Center
Honoring the “Greatest Generation”
A fund to honor the "Greatest Generation" has recently been established through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. The designated fund-which was created through a private donation to benefit the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, … [Read more...] about Honoring the “Greatest Generation”
Who’s On Board?” – Free Seminar
By Rose S. Prinzi Weathering the storm during these economically challenging times has caused many of us to scrutinize our financial health. Leaders of industry are in their boardrooms making those difficult decisions to situate their companies … [Read more...] about Who’s On Board?” – Free Seminar
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
Welcoming Area Students Home
By Jared Lindell Chautauqua County has plenty to offer young and old alike. For those who have left the area only to come back, this is certainly evident. However, there are still many students who leave the area with no intention to return. Why … [Read more...] about Welcoming Area Students Home
