JAMESTOWN - A group of local residents is encouraging the community to help put musical instruments in the hands of students. The Jamestown PROMISE Fund, in collaboration with the Jamestown public schools Music Department and the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]
City Summer Playground Program Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - Funding is now in place for the 2018 Summer Playground Program in Jamestown. Monday night the city council approved a resolution to accept $5,960 in funding from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to help pay for the … [Read more...]
#GiveBigCHQ Yields $88,000 in Donations
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is announcing the results of its first ever #GiveBigCHQ promotion. According to the foundation, 855 individuals donated over $88,800 to 66 nonprofit organizations throughout the community, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community – Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Discusses #GiveBigCHQ
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MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 7, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Tory Irgang and Liz Jones about the #GiveBigCHQ promotion, happening Thursday, June 14. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to Host #GiveBigCHQ Fundraising Event on June 14
JAMESTOWN - For its 40th anniversary this year the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation wanted to do something BIG. On June 14, the Foundation will host the region’s first 24-hour, online fundraising event, Give Big CHQ. Giving days are a new … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council May Voting Session is Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is holding is monthly voting session Monday night in city hall. The city council will act on giving approval to the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency to acquire a long-time dilapidated property on Lakeview … [Read more...]
Felon who Turned Life Around, Received Law Degree to Speak at Jackson Center Friday, March 9
JAMESTOWN – The Robert H. Jackson Center will present attorney and author TheArthur Duncan, II on Friday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Duncan’s journey takes him from a difficult home life, gang run-ins in Los Angeles, and trafficking drugs … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Plants 34 Trees Along McDaniel Avenue
JAMESTOWN - Pine trees aren’t the only trees finding new homes this December. Recently, the City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department planted 34 new trees along McDaniel Avenue. According to Dan Stone, city arborist, the … [Read more...]
TRC and CRCF Partner to Support Individuals with Disabilities
JAMESTOWN - Since 1959, The Resource Center has provided services to people with disabilities and their families. In 1994, TRC Foundation was created to raise money to meet the unfunded needs of people with disabilities or socioeconomic … [Read more...]
Five Organizations Benefit from CRCF #GiveThanks Campaign
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation recently hosted a #GiveThanks Campaign, asking community members to submit the name of a local nonprofit organization they are thankful for this season, and why. The response was overwhelming … [Read more...]
