Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is using a new state grant to create the "Grow Chautauqua Food System Program." The $800,000 in funding is coming from the New York Food for New York Families program. CCE has posted a position … [Read more...]
Cornell Coop Ext, St. Luke’s Receive Funding Through New York Food For New York Families Program
Two local organizations are recipients of funding through the New York Food for New York Families program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over $40 million has been awarded to 102 food service organizations across the state. Included in that … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Events Set for Saturday
A Veterans Day ceremony will be held in downtown Jamestown Saturday. American Legion Ira Lou Springs Post 149 and St. Luke's Episcopal Church will hold a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Third and Main Streets. Another service will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin Resigns
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin has announced her resignation. The Jamestown Public Market Advisory Board sent out a letter to Public Market Supporters, vendors, and CSA members about the news, saying Haskin has, "served this role … [Read more...]
Community Clothing Swap To Be Held Saturday, Oct. 14
A community clothing swap will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church this Saturday, October 14. Kara Bemis, who runs the "Sustainable Jamestown" Facebook page, has held the event a number of times in recent years. She said anyone is welcome to … [Read more...]
New Neighbors Coalition Gives Update On Assistance to Refugees
The New Neighbors Coalition has assisted 23 families consisting of 89 individuals since the group's inception. The Coalition said in a newsletter that families who have come to Jamestown are from Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, and … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Nearly $1 Million in Non-Profit Grant Funds, Votes Down Funding for NCC, St. Luke’s
Jamestown City Council on Monday night voted down funding the National Comedy Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds Council was presented with resolutions totaling $1.3 million for seven organizations … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Non-Profit Funding
Jamestown City Council will vote on approving $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding to seven non-profit organizations. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has already approved funding from the Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program to … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Funding For Non-Profits
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved the allocation of $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Program funding to local organizations. JLDC board members opted to go with scenario four, as recommended by Jamestown Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s, Jamestown Public Market Hosting Food System Expert, Author Mark Winne
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown and the Jamestown Public Market will host Food System expert and author Mark Winne in Jamestown this weekend. Mark Winne has worked for 50 years as a community food activist, writer, and trainer. From … [Read more...]
