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Over three days, dozens of volunteers gathered at Lyman Baker Park to transform an empty space into a colorful new playground. Working side by side, neighbors assembled play structures, spread mulch, landscaped the site and added the finishing touches to a place that will welcome generations of children.

Six recent area graduates were awarded the Gregory D. Spring Perseverance Scholarship, an annual scholarship managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Five recent Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School graduates were awarded scholarships from funds stewarded by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Nine recent area graduates received awards from the Dresser-Rand Employees Scholarship Fund recently, together totaling $15,000.

Five recent Ellicottville Central School graduates were awarded scholarships from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Seven recent graduates recently received scholarship awards celebrating students in the arts from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Six recent graduates of Portville Central School were awarded scholarships from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Seven area graduates received scholarships for students pursuing health care- and education-related degrees from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Four Salamanca High School graduates recently received scholarships from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Seven area students were recently awarded the Travis and Darlene Baugh Scholarship, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and help transform Portville's Lyman Baker Park into an exciting new destination for children and families.

Five recent Olean High School graduates have been awarded scholarships from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Cattaraugus Gives, led by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, will return this year on Giving Tuesday, December 1, to support Cattaraugus County nonprofit organizations.

Five area graduates have received athletics-focused scholarships from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will host its next Link and Learn session on Tuesday, July 7, from noon to 1 p.m. in The Hub, 301 North Union Street in Olean located on the fourth floor.

The family of David McInroy has established the David L. McInroy Memorial Scholarship at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to honor his life and legacy while supporting future generations of students at Allegany-Limestone Central School.

Five area graduates recent received scholarship awards from funds stewarded by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Eight area graduates recently received awards from scholarship funds that support students pursuing business-related degrees and are managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Seven area graduates were recently awarded alumni scholarships through funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Five recent Allegany-Limestone graduates have been awarded scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

A number of area nonprofit organizations recently received support from endowment funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, together totaling nearly $15,000.

When the disc golf course at Gargoyle Park opened in July 2021, it was seen as a promising addition to the community. Nearly five years later, it has become something much bigger - a regional destination, a competitive hub and a medium for outdoor recreation across the area.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation has hired Rebecca Schneider as administrative assistant, marking an exciting milestone as the seventh member of the organization's rapidly growing team.

Always the life of the party, Bill Webster had the innate ability to make anyone laugh.

Five donor designated funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation have awarded gifts totaling $15,972 to area nonprofit organizations.

The Wolfinger Family Donor Advised Fund, established in 2019 by Connie and Harold "Sandy" Wolfinger, recently awarded $7,354 in grants to local school districts to support special projects and educational enrichment programs.

Some stories begin not with abundance, but with perseverance - quiet determination, hard work and a belief that better days are possible.

The Cattaraugus County Nonprofit Hub, a countywide initiative dedicated to strengthening collaboration, capacity and impact within the nonprofit sector, announced that its first convening will take place on Thursday, March 26 at St. Bonaventure University in the Reilly Center's Hall of Fame Room.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will hold its first Link and Learn Seminar of the year on Wednesday, March 25 at 12 p.m. in The Hub.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation's Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 15.

Four donor designated funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation have together supported $270,401 in grants to organizations designated by their donors so far this year.

Allegany-Limestone Central School students interested in learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom are encouraged to apply for the Ratana Ratanawongsa Scholarship, administered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation board recently elected Mark Fischer and Betsy Gingerich to its board of directors and named its slate of Foundation officers for 2026.

Through the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Rural Philanthropy Fellows Cohort, the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation has brought on Randolph native Christian Riethmiller to take on the role of data and learning fellow.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will open its 2026 scholarship application process on January 27. 

"Growing Good" isn't just the mantra of the Community Foundation - it's the driving force behind holiday generosity reaching those who need it most.

After 34 years of dedicated service as medical director of HomeCare & Hospice, Dr. Gilbert Witte will retire on December 31, 2025.

Cattaraugus Gives set a new standard for community generosity, breaking all previous records for dollars raised, number of donors and nonprofits receiving support. Fueled by the event's largest-ever prize pool and site-wide matches, this year's giving day proved to be the most impactful in its history.

Scheduled for December 2, Cattaraugus Gives has become a vital initiative to encourage community-wide support for local nonprofits. This year's prize pool - the largest in the history of Cattaraugus Gives - is expected to drive even greater participation and amplify the impact for nonprofits serving Cattaraugus County.

The Leadership Cattaraugus Scholarship Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will be accepting applications from local leaders interested in joining the 2026 Leadership Cattaraugus cohort.