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...]
United Way Receives Almost $200,000 for Emergency Food, Shelter Programs
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has received nearly $200,000 to distribute to emergency food and shelter programs in Chautauqua County. The award was made by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program's National Board. The purpose of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – United Way VITA – February 10, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Executive Director Amy Rohler and United Way Finance and Administration Manager Lisa Sunday about the VITA program. … [Read more...]
VITA Income Tax Appointments Now Available in Chautauqua County
VITA Income Tax appointments are now available in Chautauqua County. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Executive Director Amy Rohler said the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program was created by Congress about 50 years ago, "It was … [Read more...]
United Way Celebrates Reaching $1.3 Million Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a virtual celebration Tuesday for reaching its 2021 campaign goal of $1.3 million. 2021 Campaign Chairs Christine and Mark Tarbrake announced the campaign slightly exceeded its goal by raising … [Read more...]
United Way Reaches 26.7% of Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has reached 26.7% of its $1.3 million campaign goal. The campaign, which kicked off on September 9th, has a theme of "Help Today Gives Hope Tomorrow." United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler said … [Read more...]
United Way Reports Out After 5 Years of Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative in Jamestown
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a taskforce meeting to report out on the 5-year Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative in Jamestown. The city contracted with the United Way in 2016 after receiving $1-million-180-thousand dollars … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Amy Rohler – September 9, 2021
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County kicked off its annual campaign September 9th. We'll hear more from Executive Director Amy Rohler on the organization's goals for this year. … [Read more...]
The United Way Kicked Off Its Annual Campaign to Raise $1.3 Million Thursday
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a block party to kick off its annual campaign Thursday. The goal for this year is $1.3 million dollars. Executive Director Amy Rohler said they have a new way for people to donate this year, "Text … [Read more...]
United Way Offers Update on 2020 Campaign
JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has reached the 54% mark in their $1.2 million campaign goal. According to Executive Director Amy Rohler, fundraising during the pandemic has resulted in campaign presentations via Zoom, … [Read more...]
