Nine organizations are receiving allocations to support vulnerable populations in Jamestown. The St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board approved nearly $20,000 at its July board meeting. The all-volunteer run Thrift Shop, located in a former house for … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves St. Susan Center Site Plan
The new St. Susan Center site at the former Jamestown Business College has received site plan approval from the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke said there have been no changes to the project since he initially presented to the … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center Unveiling Plans For Former Jamestown Business College
St. Susan Center is unveiling the plans for their new space at the former Jamestown Business College. Architect Chris Cooke presented initial plans to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. He said UCAN City Mission will occupy the mansion … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center Receives $39,520 from Buffalo Bills Foundation
St. Susan Center has received a $39,520 grant from the Buffalo Bills Foundation. The funding will help maintain an Executive Chef position and will ensure uninterrupted kitchen operations at the soup kitchen. St. Susan Center is undergoing a … [Read more...]
JBC Donates Its Buildings To St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission
Jamestown Business College is donating its buildings to UCAN City Mission and St. Susan Center. Past JBC President David Conklin said soon after the college announced they would be closing, they were approached by St. Susan Center about purchasing … [Read more...]
UCAN City Mission Holds Open House To Celebrate Reopening and Completed Work
The UCAN City Mission held an open house Wednesday to celebrate renovations to the building in downtown Jamestown. UCAN unexpectedly had to close January 24 after asbestos was discovered on the second floor of the building during installation of a … [Read more...]
New Code Blue Warming Shelter Opens in Jamestown
A new Code Blue Emergency Housing shelter has opened in Jamestown. Recovery Options Made Easy has opened the facility daily from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the Gateway Center, located at 31 Water Street, from now until April 30. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
UCAN Mission Closed Following Asbestos Discovery
The UCAN Mission is in turmoil after the discovery of asbestos shut down the facility and its Executive Director resigned. A post by UCAN Mission Board Chair Sharon Hamilton on the agency's Facebook page stated that asbestos was found on the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Begins Code Blue Warnings For the Winter Season
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has begun issuing code blue warnings for the winter season This warning is triggered when temperatures reach 32 degrees or lower, including wind chill, and requires shelter … [Read more...]
Chop House Operators Looking to Buy Former Field and Wright Building in Jamestown
The former Field and Wright Building on North Main Street will soon have new owners. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board reviewed a ten-year, $140,350 loan at 4% fixed rate interest to Andrew and Amber Carlson to purchase 100-120 … [Read more...]
