A shelter for unhoused women has officially opened in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. announced the opening of Hope Haven Women's Center at 303 Lafayette Street. The 18-bed homeless shelter will offer much-needed resources and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Announces New Program To Help With Housing Insecurity
A new Public Assistance Shelter Supplement initiative has been launched to further address rising housing insecurity and homelessness in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services said this effort will help bridge the … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Shares Plans To Explore Nuclear Energy, Get Commercial Air Service Back To Jamestown, Open Homeless Shelter
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel focused on goals to boost local economic development, enhance infrastructure, and promote sustainable county growth in his annual State of the County. Wendel called these goals part of his “Grow CHQ” … [Read more...]
Long-Term Solutions To Deal With Homelessness In The Works
Long-term solutions to deal with the homelessness issue in Chautauqua County are in the works. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc.'s Homeless Coalition held a community meeting Tuesday to discuss those solutions as well as provide an update on the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Government Warning Residents About Door To Door Scam
Chautauqua County Government officials are warning residents about a door to door scam. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services have received multiple complaints that … [Read more...]
New Code Blue Warming Shelter Opens in Jamestown
A new Code Blue Emergency Housing shelter has opened in Jamestown. Recovery Options Made Easy has opened the facility daily from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the Gateway Center, located at 31 Water Street, from now until April 30. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Community Organizations Working to Open Overnight Warming Center
Community organizations are working to find solutions to house the homeless after the announcement that two emergency code blue shelters are not reopening this winter. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah … [Read more...]
Women’s Homeless Shelter Project Moving Forward
A project to open a shelter for women in Jamestown is moving forward. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah Lamp said there is a high need for a shelter that serves women in the county as the only current … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor, Businesses Wants DSS To Stop Using Village For Emergency Housing
The Falconer Mayor and some businesses are expressing concern about the placement of people by the County Department of Social Services at a hotel in the village. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski, speaking at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, said … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Merger Complete
The merging of the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Division of Social Services has been completed. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced the new department will be known as the Chautauqua County Department of Mental … [Read more...]