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The Wolfinger Family Donor Advised Fund, established in 2019 by Connie and Harold "Sandy" Wolfinger, recently awarded $5,148 in grants to local school districts to support special projects and educational enrichment programs.

The Bob McCarthy Foundation has had an ongoing commitment to serving families and youth in the Ellicottville community, while honoring the legacy of Bob McCarthy - a beloved leader known for his dedication, creativity and unwavering support of Ellicottville.

A new giving circle dedicated to empowering women and girls in the community - The Elevate Fund - has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation's Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 15.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will host its first link and learn seminar of 2025, "Cybersecurity for nonprofit and small business," on March 24 at 9 a.m. in The Hub.

Four donor designated funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation have together supported $279,851 in grants to organizations designated by their donors so far this year.

The Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund For Women (ACC FFW) announces the opening of its grant application period for 2025 on February 1, 2025. Grant applications will be accepted February 1 through March 15, 2025, with award notifications on or around April 30th, 2025.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation board of directors recently elected Theresa Raftis to its board for a three-year term and named its slate of Foundation officer for 2024.

HomeCare & Hospice recently established an agency fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support the mission, programming and operations of HomeCare & Hospice and ensure the continuation and enhancement of compassionate care services across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee and Wyoming counties.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will open its 2025 scholarship application process on January 31.

Born in 1904 in Mound City, South Dakota, Anna Grenz Liederbach exemplified resilience and creativity throughout her life. Her early years on farmland in South Dakota, and later in Beulah, North Dakota, instilled a strong work ethic and an appreciation for beauty in everyday life.

A gifted guitarist and vocalist from Cuba, New York, Reikin Reynolds tragically passed away at the age of 19 in July 2024.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation proudly announces the successful conclusion of another Cattaraugus Gives fundraiser.

The countdown is on for this year's Cattaraugus Gives, the annual day of giving that unites the community in support of local nonprofits.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is gearing up for its annual day of giving, Cattaraugus Gives, with a prize pool exceeding $21,000.

The Leadership Cattaraugus Scholarship Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will be accepting applications from local leaders interested in joining the 2025 Leadership Cattaraugus cohort.

Griffis Sculpture Park, an open-air art sanctuary, illuminates the night sky for multiple weekends each autumn, and with the help of a grant from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, park visitors found a more culturally enriching experience this year.

CRCF receives grant of $100,000 from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation in support.

A friend to everyone, Tommy Moran was an inspiration to all who knew him.

A shared love for the betterment of the Olean community is something that Louis and Patricia Magnano will always be remembered for.

An avid volunteer in the Salamanca community, James Brundage always seemed to be giving back.

Six area graduates have been awarded scholarships from funds stewarded by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Applications for the next cycle of grant funding from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation's Community Fund are due October 15.

Six local graduates recently received scholarship awards administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Three local graduates recently received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

A new scholarship recently established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will honor the legacy of brothers Gary and Paul Clancy and support the next generation of students from Ellicottville Central School.

Five area graduates have received memorial scholarships administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Seven local graduates received healthcare/technical scholarships from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Wagner Family Library Fund.

Twenty five recent Portville Central School graduates received awards from the Portville College Scholarship Fund, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will hold its final Nonprofit Link and Learn Seminar of the year, "Cattaraugus Gives by the Numbers," led by CRCF Executive Director Kirk Windus and communications and fund development manager/Cattaraugus Gives coordinator Tyler Veno on Thursday, September 5 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Four Franklinville/Ten Broeck Academy graduates recently received scholarship awards administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Mental Wellness Fund in Cattaraugus County.

Six area graduates recently received athletics-related scholarships via the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Nine local students recently received Big 30 scholarships, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Five recent Olean High School graduates recently were awarded memorial scholarships named for past area residents via the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Six recent Olean High School graduates have received scholarship awards stewarded by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Four Ellicottville students received scholarship awards managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The scholarship will go to a graduating senior of any Cattaraugus County high school, intending to study elementary physical education at any post-secondary institution.

Four recent Cattaraugus-Little Valley graduates have received scholarship awards from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.