Chautauqua County agencies will receive nearly $850,000 to reduce domestic violence. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the record $20.2 million investment in 17 counties that will allow the State Division of Criminal Justice Services to support 87 … [Read more...]
Salvation Army Holds Groundbreaking For New Domestic Violence Shelter
The Salvation Army held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for its new domestic violence shelter. The Anew Center will be a 7-unit, 19-bed family shelter in Jamestown that will serve individuals and families who have experienced … [Read more...]
Walk Against Domestic Violence, Unity Day Celebration Takes Place Today
The 27th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence and 22nd Annual Unity Day Celebration will take place in downtown Jamestown today. The event, sponsored by the Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, will begin at … [Read more...]
Long-Term Solutions To Deal With Homelessness In The Works
Long-term solutions to deal with the homelessness issue in Chautauqua County are in the works. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc.'s Homeless Coalition held a community meeting Tuesday to discuss those solutions as well as provide an update on the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 03 – Linda Cecchetti, Salvation Army Anew Center
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for ANEW Center, Tables Site Plan for COI’s Women’s Homeless Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the Salvation Army's ANEW center while tabling site plans for Chautauqua Opportunities' Women's Homeless Shelter. The site plan approval for the Salvation Army facility is contingent … [Read more...]
Jamestown Teachers Association Donates to Salvation Army Anew Center
The Jamestown Teachers Association has donated $1,192 to the Salvation Army Anew Center. The JTA selects a charity or community organization twice a year to send a donation helping them continue to make an impact on the community. The Anew … [Read more...]
Salvation Army of Jamestown Receives $3.8 million to Build New ANEW Center
The Salvation Army of Jamestown has received $3.8 million to relocate and build a new homeless shelter for women and children. The funding is part of $12.3 million dollars announced by Governor Kathy Hochul to construct housing for those experiencing … [Read more...]
Community Members Marched Down Third Street for 24th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence
Community members and organizations dressed in purple marched down Third Street Friday for the 24th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence and the 19th Annual Unity Day Celebration. The Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Mary, CJ and Sabrina from The Vagina Monologues
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Mary, CJ and Sabrina from V-Day 2020 CHQ about the upcoming SOLD OUT performance of The Vagina Monologues at the Reg Lenna in Jamestown on Feb. 28 and Feb. 29. V-Day 2020 CHQ has … [Read more...]
