The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a taskforce meeting to report out on the 5-year Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative in Jamestown. The city contracted with the United Way in 2016 after receiving $1-million-180-thousand dollars … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Amy Rohler – September 9, 2021
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County kicked off its annual campaign September 9th. We'll hear more from Executive Director Amy Rohler on the organization's goals for this year. … [Read more...]
The United Way Kicked Off Its Annual Campaign to Raise $1.3 Million Thursday
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a block party to kick off its annual campaign Thursday. The goal for this year is $1.3 million dollars. Executive Director Amy Rohler said they have a new way for people to donate this year, "Text … [Read more...]
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Announces 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced that Mark and Christine Tarbrake will be the 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Help Today Gives Hope Tomorrow.” Christine has been employed with M&T Bank … [Read more...]
United Way Offers Update on 2020 Campaign
JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has reached the 54% mark in their $1.2 million campaign goal. According to Executive Director Amy Rohler, fundraising during the pandemic has resulted in campaign presentations via Zoom, … [Read more...]
28 Past Campaign Chairs will Serve as Co-Chairs of 2020 United Way Campaign
JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced its chair for the 2020 campaign. But instead of selecting a local individual or couple to spearhead the annual fundraising effort, the organization is taking advantage of the … [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...]
United Way Helping Community Volunteers Connect with Local Service Agencies
JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County working in partnership with government agencies and community-based organizations, will be acting as a hub to provide key linkages between individuals that want to volunteer and agencies providing … [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...]
