The UCAN Mission has been awarded $100,000 in state funds. The funding through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's Homeless Housing and Assistance Program will go toward replacing an obsolete heating system at its 17-unit, 29-bed … [Read more...]
Pilot Program Ensuring Safe Access to Child Support Services to be Done in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County is part of a 12 county coalition that will be participating in a pilot program focused on ensuring safe access to child support services. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and Office for the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for Women’s Homeless Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for a new women's homeless shelter in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. will operate the facility to be located at 303 Lafayette Street. The facility will be able to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for ANEW Center, Tables Site Plan for COI’s Women’s Homeless Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the Salvation Army's ANEW center while tabling site plans for Chautauqua Opportunities' Women's Homeless Shelter. The site plan approval for the Salvation Army facility is contingent … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receives $409,747 for Summer Youth Employment Program
Chautauqua County has received $409,747 to help provide summer employment for disadvantaged youth. The funding is part of $46 million distributed by the state for its Summer Youth Employment program. The state Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Presentation on Proposed Women’s Homeless Shelter on Lafayette Street
Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on the proposed homeless shelter for women to be located in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing Josiah Lamp said the facility, which will be able to shelter 18 women, would … [Read more...]
$150 Million in HEAP Available For Those Who Didn’t Qualify for Emergency Rental Assistance
$150 million in heating utility assistance has been announced by New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the funding will help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...]
Applications Process for 2013-14 HEAP Funding Begins Today
ALBANY - Area residents looking to get financial assistance for their winter heating bills can begin the application process today. Households across the New York can begin applying for heating assistance this winter through New York’s Home Energy … [Read more...]
