The YWCA Jamestown is seeking nominations for the 28th Annual Women of Achievement Awards. The awards dinner will be held Friday, August 1 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. The event honors women in Chautauqua County whose professional, … [Read more...]
Youth Resource Fair To Be Held at GA Services Wednesday
A “Real” Game of Life Resource Fair will be hosted for youth this Wednesday in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, in collaboration with Gustavus Adolphus (GA) Family Services, YWCA Jamestown, and … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Hosting 3rd Annual Coldest Night of The Year Walk on Saturday
YWCA Jamestown is hosting their 3rd Annual Coldest Night of the Year walk this Saturday. The walk, which includes a 2K and 5K option, will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., starting at the YWCA's facility on North Main Street. YWCA Project … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Coldest Night Of The Year – February 13, 2025
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with the YWCA Jamestown about the Coldest Night of the Year event coming up on February 22, 2025. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Law Enforcement and Justice Conversation – January 13, 2025
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, Jamestown Justice Coalition Coordinator Justin Hubbard, and County Jail Warden Matt Stuczynski comprised the panel for a public discussion on law enforcement and justice held at the Robert H. Jackson Center … [Read more...]
Some Community Members Express Concern With Local Law Enforcement
Members of the Jamestown community are expressing their concern over how local police officers conducts themselves. Some of these concerns were voiced at a community discussion on law enforcement and justice held by Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Justice Coalition – January 9, 2025
Robert Brooks, a man incarcerated in Marcy Correctional Facility near Utica, died in custody after being beaten to death, allegedly by Correction Officers. While no arrests have been made in the case, New York State has fired 14 workers in connection … [Read more...]
Afterschool Programs Receive $1.52 Million in Chautauqua County
Three Chautauqua County organizations are receiving a total $1.52 million for afterschool programs. The State grants were awarded by the State Office of Children and Family Services through the Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program Supports … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 56 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region. On this episode, the hosts speak about Domestic Violence … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – YWCA Jamestown-Jamestown Justice Coalition Homeless Conversation – September 12, 2024
The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition co-sponsored a conversation on the unhoused on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. … [Read more...]
