JAMESTOWN - In the Sarita Weeks Room at JCC, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County volunteers and staff celebrated the success of the 2014 Campaign after raising $1,320,402.98 in the final days of the effort. “A week ago we had a $17,500 gap to … [Read more...]
United Way Encourages Residents to Donate During 24-Hour ‘Give-A-Thon’
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and several of its partner agencies will be taking part in a 24 hour Give-A-Thon starting at 8 a.m. on this morning and ending at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 21. The online fundraising event is … [Read more...]
M&T Bank Collecting Personal Hygiene Items For Month of March
JAMESTOWN - M&T Bank locations in Jamestown, Falconer, Lakewood, Mayville, and Bemus Point will be collecting personal care and hygiene items in the month of March for The Salvation Army in Jamestown. The effort is part of United Way of … [Read more...]
United Way Working to Address Increased Challenges in Community
JAMESTOWN - The socioeconomic profile has not improved for greater Jamestown area during the past several years and has only seen increased challenges. That was the message delivered Wednesday night by Tory Irgang, the executive director of the … [Read more...]
Prendergast to Host Critical Discussion on Community Issues Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will be hosting a critical discussion tonight that is free and open to the public. The featured speaker for tonight’s event will be United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Executive Director Tory Irgang, … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] United Way Hits Campaign Goal
JAMESTOWN - With Shel Silverstein’s classic children’s book The Giving Tree as the call-to-action, the 2013 United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Campaign came to a momentous close Tuesday in the Sarita Weeks Reception Room at Jamestown Community … [Read more...]
United Way Helps Boys & Girls Club Partner with Local Business for Energy-Saving Solution
JAMESTOWN - The Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown is getting 267 new energy-saving lights thanks to the IBEW Local no. 106, Ahlstrom-Schaeffer, and Jamestown BPU. The undertaking is part of United Way of Southern Chautauqua … [Read more...]
United Way Getting Closer to its 2013 Campaign Goal
JAMESTOWN - The 2013 United Way Campaign has raised $1,039,796 so far this year, or 79 percent of the $1,315,000 goal. With the clock ticking on this year’s campaign, officials said they will need participation from everyone, and they will need it … [Read more...]
2013 United Way Campaign Reaches 25 Percent of Goal
JAMESTOWN - The 2013 United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Campaign has raised $341,481 so far this year, or 26 percent of the $1,315,000 goal. Campaign Co-Chair Deb Kathman said it will take a concerted effort from everyone to reach the goal … [Read more...]
Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission Invites Residents to Planning Event
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission invites community residents to a planning session scheduled for Thursday, September 19 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) at the Sarita Weeks Room in the Arts and Sciences Building at Jamestown … [Read more...]
