Chautauqua County is launching the Family-Centered Case Management Initiative to help address homelessness. The program is being funded by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. The Case Management team, which is … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – April 3, 2025
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about the defeat of a resolution to reallocate funding to remediate a brownfield site by the future Gateway Lofts Project, updates on projects that help the unhoused, changes in City government, and more. … [Read more...]
COI’s Hope Haven Women’s Shelter Opens In Jamestown
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – March 27, 2025
We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his State of the County address that included everything from exploring nuclear energy to shelters for the homeless. … [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...]
Financial Concerns Top Issue in 2025 State of the City
Financial concerns were the top issue for 2024 according to Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund’s State of the City report. The 100-page report details highlights, achievements, and challenges of Ecklund’s first year in the city’s top executive … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – October 10, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund presented her 2025 Executive Budget on October 8. We'll learn more about that spending plan as well as talk about some updates on the homelessness issue. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities Receiving Grant To Help Homeless Youth
Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. is receiving a grant to help homeless youth. The $245,500 grant is coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It will support the Transitional Living Program, which provides critical housing and … [Read more...]
More Than 80 Turn Out For Discussion on Homelessness
More than 80 people turned out for a discussion on homelessness Thursday night. The event, sponsored by the Jamestown YWCA and Jamestown Justice Coalition, was held at the Robert H. Jackson Center. It featured a panel of people who have worked … [Read more...]
