Local organizations have received grants from four donor-designated funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, a total of $13,955.
The donors who established these four funds – Luella Potter Endowment Fund, Kay and Oliver Williams/Rushford Endowment Fund, Jim and Gail Olson Mercy Flight Fund, The Rev. Leo J. Gallina Endowment Fund for St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church – designated organizations that matter to them to receive annual support from their funds.
The Kay and Oliver Williams/Rushford Endowment Fund makes possible annual grants to eight organizations that support the identity and long history of the Rushford community.
Grants made in March include:
- First Baptist Church of Rushford – $1,135
- United Methodist Church of Rushford - $1,135
- Rushford Free Library - $1,135
- Cuba-Rushford School District - $768
- Podonque Cemetery – $768
- Rushford Boys Scouts – Boy Scouts Pack 708 based in the Cuba-Rushford School District - $768
- Rushford Cemetery - $768
- Rushford Concert Band - $768
The Luella Potter Endowment Fund will provide for a grant of $3,056 to Southern Tier Catholic School. The fund was named in honor of Luella Potter who taught at Southern Tier Catholic School for 39 years.
Southern Tier Catholic School (and Archbishop Walsh Academy prior) has received over $55,000 in support from the fund since its inception.
The Jim and Gail Olson Mercy Flight Fund made possible a grant of $1,490 to support the Olean Mercy Flight station. Mrs. Olson established the fund in 2013 to provide annual support for Mercy Flight in Olean.
The Rev. Leo J. Gallina Endowment Fund for St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, established by Father Gallina, supports St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Bradford, Pa., including support of parishioners in need and its community outreach to help others. This year’s grant totals $2,164.
“These funds are more than just financial support – they are an indication of the generosity and vision of those who believe in strengthening their community,” said Kirk Windus, CRCF executive director. “Each March, thanks to these funds provide sustainable and important funding so that local organizations can continue providing essential services that make a real difference.”
Donations can be made to any of these funds at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Suite 203, or online at cattfoundation.org.
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is the area’s supportive, responsive and trusted community foundation. Established in 1994, CRCF is growing good by connecting donors to the causes they care about most in the region. Grants from the foundation support many areas, including education, scholarships, health care, the arts, community development, human service, and youth development. To learn more, call (716) 301-CRCF (2723), email [email protected], or visit online at www.cattfoundation.org. CRCF is also on Facebook (facebook.com/cattfoundation) and Twitter (@CattFoundation).
