The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County has received a grant to hire a bilingual peer specialist. The Hultquist Foundation accepted the MHA's proposal to hire a bilingual peer who will serve in both the Dunkirk and Jamestown recovery … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Receives Brownfield Loan
The Gateway Lofts Project has made another step forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund loan of $325,000 to Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc. The loan will be used to … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua Receives Funding To Help People In Recovery Reenter Workforce
UPMC Chautauqua has been awarded more than $450,000 to help people in substance use recovery reenter the workplace. The $458,705 in funding is coming from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery … [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...]
Homeless Conversation Set for Thursday, Sept. 12
A conversation on the unhoused will take place Thursday, September 12 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition are co-sponsoring the event that will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. JJC Coordinator … [Read more...]
MHA, St. Luke’s Holding Opening Event for Art In Recovery Exhibit
Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold an opening event tonight for the 2024 Art in Recovery exhibit. The show will feature a collection of various types of art, including paintings, fiber arts, … [Read more...]
United Arts Appeal Awards Grants To Five Local Organizations
Five local organizations have been awarded grants from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County's Projects Pool Grants Program. This year's awardees are: - Audubon Community Nature Center: “Wonder-Filled Community Art Project” - Falconer … [Read more...]
City Unveils Suicide Prevention Signs on City Bridges
The City of Jamestown has unveiled suicide prevention signs on the three main bridges in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund, speaking at the western entrance to the Third Street Bridge Thursday, said suicide rates in Chautauqua County are often higher … [Read more...]
MHA Holding Native Wildflower Seed Ball Workshop Today
People can learn more about the role of art in protecting freshwater ecosystems at a science workshop being held at the Mental Health Association today. The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County is partnering with the Chautauqua Watershed … [Read more...]
More Than 50 Gathered For Pride Progress Flag Raising Ceremony
More than 50 people gathered Saturday for the raising of the Pride Progress Flag in honor of Pride Month in the city of Jamestown. The ceremony took place at the Robert H. Jackson Center and featured a music performance and speakers. Mental … [Read more...]
