Three Chautauqua County agencies will receive funding as part of $40 million being awarded statewide to community-based organizations to provide supportive services to vulnerable New Yorkers. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 128 nonprofit … [Read more...]
COI to Receive $157,000 in Emergency Head Start Funding
Chautauqua Opportunities will receive $157,000 dollars in emergency Head Start program funding. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding that will help mitigate learning disruptions for low-income children and … [Read more...]
St. Susan’s Announces New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - A New executive director has been selected to lead the area’s largest soup kitchen. Bonny Scott-Sleight has been named executive director of St. Susan Center. She will replace outgoing executive director Jeff Smith. Scott-Sleight is … [Read more...]
City Housing Committee to Hear from Chautauqua Opportunities During Monday Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold a work session Monday night at City Hall. Prior to the full work session, the council's Housing Committee will meet at 6:15 p.m. and is scheduled to hear from Chautauqua Opportunities to learn about … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunity receives $5.7 Million in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Thursday announced $5,680,993 in federal funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs at Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. The federal funding was … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities Receives Federal Grant for Early Childhood Programming
DUNKIRK - Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. has been awarded federal funding to help continue to develop early childhood programming in the county. On Tuesday U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced nearly $4.4 million in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities to Receive $1.32M to Assist with Early Head Start Program
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. will be getting a major boost in operation aid thanks to the federal government. On Tuesday U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1.32 million in federal funding will be … [Read more...]
‘Out of the Darkness’ Suicide Awareness Walk Scheduled for Sept. 20
JAMESTOWN - Community members from all over the country are expected to participate in the upcoming Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, September 20. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities, Jamestown YMCA Receive Funding for After School Programming
ALBANY - Two agencies which help to administer youth services in Chautauqua County will be sharing more than $165,000 in state funding. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a total of $10.9 million in new grants will go to 68 Advantage … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Names Lindquist as New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced an expansion of its staff and scope of work. On Friday, the JRC announced that Greg Lindquist will serve as its new Executive Director, beginning Monday, September 30. Lindquist will … [Read more...]
