DUNKIRK, NY – The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is currently seeking nominations for the “George B. Weaver Jr. Footprints Award.” The Footprints Award is given to an individual, family or group that creates footprints for others to follow exemplifying the NCCF’s mission of enhancing northern Chautauqua County. Nominees ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua is pleased to announce that the Social Action Committee (SAC) will lead the service on Sunday, December 4. SAC will discuss the many ways we share as individuals, church members, community members and members of this nation, through programs like Guest at your Table ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION — The John D. Hamilton Award is given annually to an individual who has shown dedication, leadership and support in furthering community spirit and enriching the quality of life in the Chautauqua Region. The award is bestowed upon its worthy recipient by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, and was first given to ... Read More

SUNY Fredonia Students Find Many Opportunities For Community Service. FREDONIA, NY - Last spring, twenty-three students from Fredonia's Strive Ministries came back early from winter break to volunteer at Rural Ministries, the WCA Home, the Boys and Girls Club and other organizations in the community. Joyce Harvard Smith, Coordinator for Volunteer ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Community clean-up activities in Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Olean will be the focus of Jamestown Community College’s participation in the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. The public is invited to participate in the events with JCC students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Dunkirk clean-up will be held on September 9 near ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Reliable, dependable, and extraordinary. John Bauer, the consummate cleanup hitter and 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award winner, was honored by over 100 friends and family members gathered at Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park the evening of Friday, July 29. Since 1986, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has paid tribute to unsung ... Read More

Community Service continues to be a key component to the Chautauqua County 4-H Youth Development Program. JAMESTOWN, NY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Program, provides quality youth development and encourages generosity. 4-H youth members age 9-19 years old and Cloverbud members age 5-8 years old, participate in a variety of projects ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — With a contagious enthusiasm and unrelenting optimism, Dan Siracuse seems to embody what is best about our community. The lifelong Fredonia resident is an example of a 'local' who loves and thrives in the community in which he was raised. Like many others who work to make our community a better place, Dan is immersed in his work ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY — “We can’t wait for you to meet them” Tina Downey, chairperson of the Family Selection Committee tells volunteers from the Mid County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Tina and co-chair Christina Dearing made the announcement that Michael Webb and his four children have been selected as the family to eventually purchase the ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — In recognition of the significant impact volunteer service has on communities, Kiwanis International held its third annual “Kiwanis One Day,” a global day of community service, on Saturday, April 2, 2011. The Jamestown Kiwanis Club participated in a downtown clean-up on Third Street and in Potter's Terrace. Recognizing that ... Read More