JAMESTOWN - Community Helping Hands has named Tami Berg its new executive director. Berg will take over the organization’s helm on June 25. She replaces form CHH executive director Amy Rohler, who took the executive director position at United Way … [Read more...]
United Way, Lewis & Lewis Law Firm Trade Locations
JAMESTOWN - A regional human service organization and a local law firm have traded locations in downtown Jamestown. The Jamestown office of Lewis & Lewis, P.C., has relocated from its long-time offices at 208 Pine Street to the Tew Mansion, … [Read more...]
2017 Campaign Continues for United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County recently reported reaching 84 percent of its $1,325,000 goal for the 2017 Campaign. Many workplace campaigns have come to an end and efforts are now focused on closing the final gap. The … [Read more...]
Rohler Named Executive Director of United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is announcing Amy Rohler as its new executive director. Rev. Rohler, currently executive director for Community Helping Hands, will succeed Tory Irgang who is leaving the organization to serve … [Read more...]
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Kicks off 2017 Campaign
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has kicked off its 2017 campaign with a goal of $1,325,000. The 2017 campaign goal is $25,000 higher than the 2016 goal. Last year’s campaign exceeded its goal, raising a total of … [Read more...]
City’s ESPRI Task Force Continues Discussion on Allocating $1 Million Poverty Reduction Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) task force charged with helping to address the issue of poverty in Jamestown is still working to determine how to allocate a $1 million in state … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Announces Irgang as Next Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation board of directors has appointed Tory Irgang as the organization’s new executive director. Irgang will succeed Randy Sweeney, who is set to retire Dec. 31, after 20 years as executive director … [Read more...]
Local United Way Surpasses 2016 Campaign Goal
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Campaign has ended with what officials are calling welcome, but unexpected, results. More than 60 people were in attendance on Tuesday night at Jamestown Community College to learn the … [Read more...]
United Way Campaign Reaches 55 Percent of $1.3 Million Goal
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 Campaign for the United Way of Southern Chautauqua has reached 55 percent of its $1.3 million goal this week. That’s about $724,720. With the deadline for workplace campaigns to report is fast approaching, United Way Executive … [Read more...]
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County to Lead State Funded Effort to Fight Poverty in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will be moving forward with its effort to fight poverty, thanks to a recently acquired state grant. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi announced Thursday that he’s designated the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
