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...]
#GiveBigCHQ Raises Over $900 for WRFA-LP
JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA-LP, Jamestown's only noncommercial, nonreligious community radio station, was able to raise over $900 as part of the #GiveBigCHQ annual day of giving on Thursday, Jan. 9. In all, the radio station received $799 from 25 donors. … [Read more...]
Fifth Annual Give Big CHQ Takes Place Thursday, June 9
The fifth annual Give Big CHQ, takes place Thursday, June 9. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Community Impact Director Liz Jones said the CRCF and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation are again co-sponsoring the philanthropic day, "Once … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center’s New Executive Director Leaves Position
The Fenton History Center is back to the drawing board for looking for a new Executive Director. Center Staff confirmed that Renee Freifeld, who began in the new position on January 10, 2022, has left the organization. No explanation was given for … [Read more...]
Pam Lydic Coalition Build Award Presented to CRCF, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce has presented the 2021 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center Director Noah Goodling Stepping Down
Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling is stepping down this week. City Council member and Fenton History Center Board Member Marie Carrubba told City Council on Monday that Goodling has taken another job within Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]
Give Big CHQ Raises $411,630
The annual Give Big CHQ 24-hour fundraiser on June 10th raised over $411,000 for 119 non-profit organizations in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations said in a release that 2,608 individuals made … [Read more...]
Over 100 Non-Profits, Including WRFA, Taking Part in Today’s GiveBigCHQ
Over one hundred local organizations, including WRFA, are taking part in today's 4th annual Give Big CHQ. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation developed the day as a way to increase giving capacity for local non-profits. CRCF Executive … [Read more...]
Community Foundations Announce Give Big CHQ Event, Starts Monday June 1
JAMESTOWN - (MEDIA RELEASE) - Recently, the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations announced Give Big CHQ 2020 will take place once again this year from June 1 to June 11. Give Big CHQ is an online fundraising event to raise … [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...]
