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United Way Agencies In Chautauqua County Will Merge Following Historic Vote

July 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way agencies in Chautauqua County will merge following a historic vote. Members of the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County voted Tuesday to merge with the United Way of Northern Chautauqua County. The merger now goes to the New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Bill Soffel, Kelly Borrello, New York State Attorney General's Office, United Way campaign, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, United Ways of Chautauqua County

United Ways in Chautauqua County Considering Merger

June 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County are exploring merging into one county-wide organization. The two non-profits say this is a move to make operations more cost-effective and to amplify … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, New York Council of Nonprofits, New York State Attorney General's Office, Tyler Gotowkacan, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

VITA Program Results In Nearly $2 Million In Refunds To Chautauqua County Residents

May 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nearly $2 million in refunds were returned to the Chautauqua County community this year thanks to the VITA program. Each year, the United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program locally, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Earned Income Tax Credit, Income Tax, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Free Tax Preparation Now Available For Chautauqua County Residents Who Qualify

February 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Free tax preparation is now available for Chautauqua County residents who qualify. The United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program locally, training volunteers to prepare income tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

County Legislature Accepts Grant to Get COVID, Flu, Pneumonia Vaccinations Out To Underserved Community

September 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Legislators have approved accepting a grant to help get people vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, shingles, and pneumonia. The $286,500 grant from the U.S. Aging and the Administration for Community Living under the Aging and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, COVID-19, Flu, flu vaccine, pneumonia, shingles, Terry Niebel, The Chautauqua Center, Tom Harmon, U.S. Aging and the Administration for Community Living under the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Free Tax Preparation Appointments Now Available

January 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Free tax preparation appointments are now available through the United Way. The United Ways of Chautauqua County are again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, for individuals who make less than $73,000 a year, persons … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Income Tax, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, United Ways of Chautauqua County, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

VITA Program Helps Over 1,400 Households, Bringing in $2.2 Million in Tax Refunds

June 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over 1,400 households were helped by the United Ways of Chautauqua County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program this year, receiving over $2.2 million dollars in refunds. Taxpayers either visited a traditional VITA preparation site, opted for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Income Tax, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

United Ways of Northern, Southern Chautauqua County Announce New Shared Position

January 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and United Way of Northern Chautauqua County have announced Lisa Sunday as their new Finance and Administration Manager. This will be a shared position between the two organizations. Lisa joined the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lisa Sunday, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Pam Lydic Coalition Build Award Presented to CRCF, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County

December 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce has presented the 2021 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capacity Lab, Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, COVID-19, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Fenton History Center Director Noah Goodling Stepping Down

December 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling is stepping down this week. City Council member and Fenton History Center Board Member Marie Carrubba told City Council on Monday that Goodling has taken another job within Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capacity Lab, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fenton History Center, Marie Carrubba, Noah Goodling, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation

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