JAMESTOWN, NY - On May 25, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on poverty in Chautauqua County. The discussion involved challenges and barriers for those living in poverty or near poverty in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for ANEW Center, Tables Site Plan for COI’s Women’s Homeless Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the Salvation Army's ANEW center while tabling site plans for Chautauqua Opportunities' Women's Homeless Shelter. The site plan approval for the Salvation Army facility is contingent … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County – July 14, 2022
JAMESTOWN, NY - On July 14, 2022 WRFA-LP continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on the Housing in Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion featured three panelists: Josiah Lamp (Chautauqua Opportunities, Director of … [Read more...]
Over $270,000 Awarded by HUD for Local Homeless Housing, Service Programs in County
Over $270,000 has been awarded in Chautauqua County for local homeless housing and service programs by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. will receive $180,710 and the Dunkirk Housing Authority … [Read more...]
City Council Has Learned More About a Proposed $1.2 Million Rental Rehab Program
Jamestown City Council learned more about a proposed $1.227 million dollar Rental Rehabilitation Program at its work session Monday. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said while a home ownership program is a hot button program, the funding … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Presentation on Proposed Women’s Homeless Shelter on Lafayette Street
Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on the proposed homeless shelter for women to be located in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing Josiah Lamp said the facility, which will be able to shelter 18 women, would … [Read more...]
City Council to Review $735,000 in ARPA-funded Projects, Hear Presentations on Homeless Shelter, West 3rd St Redesign
Jamestown City Council will review over $735,000 in American Rescue Plan projects including water main replacements and Fire Department upgrades at its work session. One resolution for $483,000 would replace water mains on May Street and Gwendolin … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Josiah Lamp – February 24, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah Lamp about a grant they received to bring a women's homeless shelter to Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Crisis Response Fund Awards Second Round of Grants
JAMESTOWN - For the second week in a row, the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund has awarded grants to organizations on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in Chautauqua County. On Monday, the Fund’s Decision Committee awarded $76,400 … [Read more...]
City Housing Committee to Hear from Chautauqua Opportunities During Monday Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold a work session Monday night at City Hall. Prior to the full work session, the council's Housing Committee will meet at 6:15 p.m. and is scheduled to hear from Chautauqua Opportunities to learn about … [Read more...]
