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Crisis Response Fund Awards Second Round of Grants

April 17, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - For the second week in a row, the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund has awarded grants to organizations on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in Chautauqua County. On Monday, the Fund’s Decision Committee awarded $76,400 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Opportunities, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Salvation Army of Jamestown, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Local Crisis Response Fund Awards $130,000 in First Round of Emergency Funding

April 8, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Nearly two weeks after the public launch of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund: COVID-19, the first round of emergency funding, totaling $127,084 has been awarded to eight local organizations. Organizations receiving funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, COVID-19, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Vince Horrigan

Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000

March 24, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response efforts are quickly forming around the country, including here in Chautauqua County. On Monday a coalition of Chautauqua County foundations and funders announced the creation of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Carnahan-Jackson Foundation, Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, coronavirus, COVID-19, Cummins Foundation, Holmberg Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Nestle Purina Pet Care, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Local Foundations to Announce COVID-19 Response Fund Monday Afternoon

March 23, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response Funds are quickly launching across the country. A coalition of Chautauqua County funders say the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund: Covid 19 has been established thanks to generous contributions from philanthropic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, COVID-19, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Awards $600,000 in Grant Funding to 15 Projects

January 16, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance has finalized its list of projects that will receive funding to assist with lake management efforts in 2020. The Alliance has partnered with several local foundations and county … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Mayor-elect Sundquist to Hold First Community Input Session on Thursday, Dec. 5

December 5, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The first in a series of Community Input Sessions designed to help the city's incoming mayor prepare for his first term in office will take place Thursday night, Dec. 5. Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist and members of his transition team's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blackstone Advanced Technologies, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Eddie Sundquist, Gebbie Foundation, Greg Edwards, Rich Dixon, Ricky Turner, Sam Teresi, Tory Irgang

Block Party, Tours and Paula Poundstone set for Reg Lenna Renovation Celebration October 19

October 18, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is kicking off its new season Saturday, October 19 with a block party, tours of the newly renovated facilities and a performance by renowned stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone. RELATED: ARTS ON FIRE … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3C's Catering, 3rd on 3rd Gallery, Bill's Place, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Gebbie Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Paula Poundstone, Porcelain Bus Drivers, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Siri Thai, Southern Tier Brewing Company

[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council Endorses Three CFA Grant Submissions Totally $1.8 Million

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has given its endorsement to the submission of three applications for the latest round of development funding from New York State Empire Development's Consolidated Funding Application program. The endorsements … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Bailey, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Consolidated Funding Application, Enchanted Mountain Spirits, Furniture Mart Building, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Skatepark Project, Mick O'Neill, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Sam Teresi, Tony Hawk Foundation

[LISTEN] CRCF and NCCF Partner for #GiveBigCHQ 2019 on June 13

June 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD The Give Big CHQ fundraiser is returning to Chautauqua County. On Thursday CRCF Executive Director Tory Irgang and project coordinator Liz Jones from Chautauqua Region Community Foundation stop by and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Give Big CHQ, Liz Jones, Tory Irgang

CRCF Seeks Nominations for Axel W. Carlson Award

March 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is looking for a hero. An unsung hero, that is. Since 1986, the Foundation has presented its Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award to individuals, and couples, going unnoticed in their community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Axel W. Carlson, Axel W. Carlson Award, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

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