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Five Cattaraugus-Little Valley graduates were recently awarded scholarships through funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Four area graduates recently received the $10,000 John J. Murphy Family Scholarship 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.

Five Allegany-Limestone graduates were recently awarded scholarships managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Eight high school graduates recently received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation for students pursuing a degree in business.

Five recent area graduates received scholarship awards from the Ben & Rose Schwabenbauer Education Scholarship Fund and the Deputy Wayne and Carol Krieger Scholarship Fund.

To honor Ryan's memory, his family established the Ryan Callahan Memorial Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation in 2024 to provide grants to organizations that support mental health treatment and/or awareness.

The fund, created in partnership with the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, will provide grant support for music lessons, workshops, songwriting classes and recording services designed specifically for local veterans.

Ten recent area graduates received awards from the Dresser-Rand Employees Scholarship fund, together totaling $15,500.

Three Salamanca graduates were recently awarded scholarship funds through the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Twelve recent area graduates recently receive the Gregory D. Spring Perseverance Scholarship, an annual scholarship managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Nine area students have received health care scholarships stewarded by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Four recent area graduates have been awarded scholarships via the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Mental Wellness Fund in Cattaraugus County.

Cattaraugus Gives, powered by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, will return this year on Giving Tuesday, December 2, to support Cattaraugus County nonprofit organizations.

The Elevate Fund, a women-led giving circle managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, recently received a $5,000 donation from the CATTalyst COllective. 

Six Olean High School students recently received awards from scholarship funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Four recent Portville Central School graduates were awarded the Dr. Donald A. Wormer Family Scholarship through the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

11 local nonprofit organizations have received grants at varying amounts from the Community Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Invenergy, North America's largest privately-held developer, owner and operator of clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions, has made a $5,000 charitable contribution to the Community Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, aimed at supporting projects and charitable programming that enhance the lives of residents in communities within the footprint of the Alle-Catt Energy Center.

A 1974 graduate of Portville Central School, Barnes devoted his life to education, community planning and regional development.

The Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women (ACC FFW) announced today its eighth annual Mother's Day Campaign, which encourages  donors to make a contribution in honor or memory of women who have made a difference in their own lives in order to support women seeking continued betterment.

A new charitable fund has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support and sustain the vibrant, community-driven beautification efforts that have transformed the City of Olean over the past decade.

The Connie and Sandy Wolfinger Fund and the Wolfinger Family Fund - both donor advised funds established by Harold "Sandy" and Connie Wolfinger at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation - collectively awarded more than $44,000 in grants to various nonprofit organizations in April.

For decades, Scholla was not just a coach or athletic director; he was a mentor, a friend and a genuine role-model for generations of students. His presence on the sidelines and in the community left an undeniable imprint - one that will now live on through the Don Scholla Memorial Scholarship at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation has announced its upcoming Link and Learn Seminar "Artificial Intelligence for Nonprofits" is scheduled for May 20 from 12 to 1 p.m. in The Hub, 301 North Union St., Olean, New York.

Paul and Mary Lou Wood arrived in Olean 50 years ago, a move that would set the stage for a lifetime of community service and philanthropy.

The legacy of Lorna Thornbury, a devoted educator and lifelong advocate for children and families in the Olean community, will continue to shape young lives through the newly established Lorna J. Thornbury Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

Local organizations have received grants from four donor-designated funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, a total of $13,955.

The Wolfinger Family Donor Advised Fund, established in 2019 by Connie and Harold "Sandy" Wolfinger, recently awarded $5,148 in grants to local school districts to support special projects and educational enrichment programs.

The Bob McCarthy Foundation has had an ongoing commitment to serving families and youth in the Ellicottville community, while honoring the legacy of Bob McCarthy - a beloved leader known for his dedication, creativity and unwavering support of Ellicottville.

A new giving circle dedicated to empowering women and girls in the community - The Elevate Fund - has been established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

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

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will host its first link and learn seminar of 2025, "Cybersecurity for nonprofit and small business," on March 24 at 9 a.m. in The Hub.

Four donor designated funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation have together supported $279,851 in grants to organizations designated by their donors so far this year.

The Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund For Women (ACC FFW) announces the opening of its grant application period for 2025 on February 1, 2025. Grant applications will be accepted February 1 through March 15, 2025, with award notifications on or around April 30th, 2025.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation board of directors recently elected Theresa Raftis to its board for a three-year term and named its slate of Foundation officer for 2024.

HomeCare & Hospice recently established an agency fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support the mission, programming and operations of HomeCare & Hospice and ensure the continuation and enhancement of compassionate care services across Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee and Wyoming counties.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will open its 2025 scholarship application process on January 31.

Born in 1904 in Mound City, South Dakota, Anna Grenz Liederbach exemplified resilience and creativity throughout her life. Her early years on farmland in South Dakota, and later in Beulah, North Dakota, instilled a strong work ethic and an appreciation for beauty in everyday life.