The annual Give Big CHQ 24-hour fundraiser on June 10th raised over $411,000 for 119 non-profit organizations in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations said in a release that 2,608 individuals made … [Read more...]
Over 100 Non-Profits, Including WRFA, Taking Part in Today’s GiveBigCHQ
Over one hundred local organizations, including WRFA, are taking part in today's 4th annual Give Big CHQ. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation developed the day as a way to increase giving capacity for local non-profits. CRCF Executive … [Read more...]
Community Foundations Announce Give Big CHQ Event, Starts Monday June 1
JAMESTOWN - (MEDIA RELEASE) - Recently, the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations announced Give Big CHQ 2020 will take place once again this year from June 1 to June 11. Give Big CHQ is an online fundraising event to raise … [Read more...]
Crisis Response Fund Awards Second Round of Grants
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...]
Local Crisis Response Fund Awards $130,000 in First Round of Emergency Funding
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...]
Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000
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...]
Local Foundations to Announce COVID-19 Response Fund Monday Afternoon
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...]
Audubon Community Nature Center Begins 60th Year with New Slogan, Website
JAMESTOWN - Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) began its 60th anniversary year with all things new: a new name, newly defined mission, vision, and belief statements, and new slogan, graphics, and website. The change was celebrated with the … [Read more...]
Registration for Chamber Banquet on Oct. 8 is Underway
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 8 and registration is still being accepted. This year the County Chamber will bestow its Economic Development Award on the two Community … [Read more...]
