MAYVILLE, NY — Last weekend the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk experienced a severe sewage leak that caused damage to the offices, Friendly Kitchen, and Garment Gallery located on its lower floor. As a result, many of the items collected for the nonprofit organizations' Christmas programs were contaminated and destroyed. "We tried ... 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

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

DUNKIRK, NY — Gleaning is the second harvest that takes place when leftover crops are gathered and then, most often, given to those who would otherwise not be able to afford them. The practice dates back to biblical times. Josh Curry-Bascome and Sarah Sorci of the Chautauqua County gleaning project have taken this simple concept – helping ... Read More

Registered Nurse Phil Lawrie prepares to perform glucose and cholesterol screenings as VP for Nursing Sallie Piazza checks the registration forms. (Submitted Photo) Brooks Memorial Hospital has begun a new outreach program at the Rural Ministry office in Dunkirk. Hospital personnel will be at the Rural Ministry (Friendly Kitchen) from 11 a.m. ... Read More

  Kathleen Peterson, currently the Executive Director of the Rural Ministries, can personally attest to the life-changing nature that comes with each of the programs at the organization. (Photo by Stephen Stoklosa)   Times are tough right now with the economy’s current situation. But, if we look at any period of time ... Read More

Two teams from SUNY Fredonia's Public Relations major will work with not-for-profit organizations to roll out innovative plans to increase business and overall efficiency. (Photo by Stephen Stoklosa) Throughout the year, we see many programs coming out of SUNY Fredonia, which work to push past the educational structure and help the ... Read More

The Chautauqua Star and Bulletin Board is proud to present “The Community Star of the Week.” Each week we’ll let you know about a resident who’s made a positive impact in the community, whether it be through business, community outreach, civic work, or volunteer efforts. It’s our way of saying ... Read More

Season of Giving  During this holiday season, it is important for all of us to stop and take a moment to give thanks for what we have. With many of our neighbors struggling this time of year , I am thankful  that there are many organizations in Chautauqua County  ... Read More

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension is introducing a Food Preservation Program. Rural Ministry has received a donation of commercial kitchen equipment, and will be converting a portion of their warehouse on Central Avenue in Dunkirk into a Small Foods Processing Facility using this ... Read More