Funding to help emergency food and shelter programs is now available in Chautauqua County. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County announced $45,132 was awarded by the Emergency Food & Shelter Program’s National Board, which is chaired by … [Read more...]
Free Tax Preparation Appointments Now Available
Free tax preparation appointments are now available through the United Way. The United Ways of Chautauqua County are again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, for individuals who make less than $73,000 a year, persons … [Read more...]
United Way Exceeds Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced it has had one of its most successful fundraising campaigns in more than a decade. Executive Director Amy Rohler said the $1.3 million campaign goal was exceeded with a total of $1,370,232 … [Read more...]
United Way at 65% of $1.3 Million Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County's annual campaign is at 65% of its goal of $1.3 million. Executive Director Amy Rohler said more than 150 employers participate in United Way’s annual fundraising campaign by allowing their employees to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – United Way of Southern Chautauqua County – November 24, 2022
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Executive Director Amy Rohler and Director of Community Impact Lindsey Goold provide an update on their annual campaign as well provide more information about their Community Impact Report. … [Read more...]
New United Way Grant Fund Created to Honor Vickye James
A new grant fund has been created at the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County in honor of former Board President Vickye James. James, who died in 2021, was a member of the Board of Directors of United Way for seven years and served as Board … [Read more...]
United Way Kicks Off Campaign to Raise $1.3 Million for Area Programs
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has kicked off its campaign to raise $1.3 million to support local agencies. United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler said there's an energy she has not felt in a couple of years, "So much related to … [Read more...]
United Way Announces 2022 Campaign Co-Chairs
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced the three co-chairs of their 2022 Fundraising Campaign. Heather Turner, Denise Heppeler, and Danielle Stone will lead this year's campaign, which will kick September 22. This year's goal … [Read more...]
Formation of Coalition to Address Racism and Social Injustice in Chautauqua County Announced
The formation of the Chautauqua County I.D.E.A. Coalition was announced at this weekend's Juneteenth celebrations. The coalition is made up of 17 organizations and businesses and is aimed at pursuing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility … [Read more...]
VITA Program Helps Over 1,400 Households, Bringing in $2.2 Million in Tax Refunds
Over 1,400 households were helped by the United Ways of Chautauqua County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program this year, receiving over $2.2 million dollars in refunds. Taxpayers either visited a traditional VITA preparation site, opted for … [Read more...]
