CHQ Chamber will recognize local businesses during its annual Chamber Awards banquet on October 10. The event will take place this Thursday at the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia. CHQ Chamber has reimagined its awards process, following a full … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Announces 2024 Alcohol Awareness Month Poster Contest
Prevention Works is seeking submissions for its 2024 Alcohol Awareness Month poster contest. This year's theme is: “I Am Not Alone In Saying No” The contest is open to Chautauqua County students in grades 3 through 12. This includes public, … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Receiving Funding to Develop Community Prevention Coalition
Prevention Works will receive $800,000 over four years to develop a coalition to address substance abuse and prevention in Chautauqua County. The funding is being distributed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports through … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Receives $300,000 Federal Grant
Prevention Works has received $300,000 in state funds to address substance use issues in Chautauqua County. The award is part of more than $2.9 million for ten providers across the State to fund prevention services for high-need populations in … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 22. Unused or expired medication can be dropped off between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Alstar Ambulance in Dunkirk. This is the only participating site in Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Accepting Entries for 22nd Annual Poster Contest
Prevention Works is accepting entries for its 22nd Annual poster contest. This year's theme is: "Choices are POWERFUL and I choose ME!" The contest is open to youth in grades 3 through 12. Prevention Works said the poster design should … [Read more...]
HOPE Chautauqua Receives M&T Bank Donation for Falconer Youth
The HOPE Chautauqua Coalition has received a $2,500 donation from M&T Bank for work with youth in Falconer. The Coalition Coordinator has been working with youth in Falconer’s 8th grade health class teaching the students about the effects of … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Recognizing Children of Addiction Awareness Week
Prevention Works is offering information about services as part of Children of Addiction Awareness Week. The week, which runs through February 18, honors the struggle of impacted kids and teenagers, and inspires countless others to understand they … [Read more...]
8th Annual Hope and Healing Conference Takes Place Thursday, June 9
The 8th Annual Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York is taking place Thursday, June 9. The conference returns to an in-person format this year and will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Williams Center on the SUNY Fredonia … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 30 in Chautauqua County. Hope Chautauqua-Prevention Works says the event is taking place from 10:00am to 2:00 p.m. Collection locations for unused or expired prescription medications … [Read more...]
