Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

10/21/2026

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"What inspires my work is when I see all these cats that keep multiplying & then they become sick & suffer. If I can stop the overpopulation, that slows down the spread of illness & disease. That is why TNVR is so important. Trap*Neuter*Vaccinate*Return. I receive so many calls from farmers & individuals who found cats that were dropped off/abandoned & started multiplying. A female can become pregnant at four months old & have 3-4 litters a year!! I am here to help stop the cycle in our community!!!" - Jennifer Stedman, founder, Cats Knead TNVR

Support Cats Knead TNVR and all of the other nonprofit organizations doing essential work throughout Cattaraugus County on December 1.

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10/20/2026

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For Carissa Bentley, executive director of the Jamestown Community College Foundation, every gift is about the students.

The JCC Foundation supports Jamestown Community College by helping fund projects and activities that advance the college’s mission. Every gift can help make a difference in students’ lives and support their educational journeys.

That’s the power of giving locally. When we support the organizations that serve our community, we help create opportunities for others to learn, grow and succeed.

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10/16/2026

A great day in Salamanca celebrating the ribbon cutting of the new mural at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater!

Through Painting with a Purpose, this mural brings local history to life by honoring Ray Evans and his legacy. We’re glad to see this project come together and help preserve the stories that make our communities unique.

CRCF is proud to support projects like this through the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation Leverage Funds, helping bring creative ideas to life across our region.

10/16/2026

Everyone has a story worth sharing!

We’re happy to support HomeCare & Hospice and Total Senior Care as they launch new projects that help people capture special memories, share life lessons and leave something meaningful for the people they love.

With support from CRCF’s Community Fund, both organizations will offer guided journals that encourage storytelling, reflection and connection with family and friends.

(Story courtesy of the Olean Times Herald)

10/09/2026

Want to show your support for the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation?

Our merchandise store through Studio 4 East is open with a variety of CRCF apparel, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, quarter-zips and more. Choose from multiple designs, styles and colors to find something that’s right for you.

Shop the CRCF merchandise store today! Orders must be placed by October 18 at 11:59 p.m. to be included in this round.

Shop here: https://bit.ly/4hRD9Ua

10/09/2026

We love to see our scholarship recipients making a difference!

Katelyn was a 2017 Jonathan Teuscher Scholarship recipient. We’re proud to have played a small part in Katelyn’s journey and can’t wait to see all she continues to accomplish!

Celebrating a hometown healthcare hero!

Congratulations to Katelyn Spears, BSN, RN, our 2026 Third Quarter Nightingale Award recipient!

Katelyn is recognized for her compassion, teamwork and dedication to providing exceptional care to her patients and community.

👏 Read her full story and learn why Katelyn was selected for this honor: https://tinyurl.com/mr3ajydt

10/08/2026

Applications for the Community Fund are due October 15!

The Community Fund makes possible two rounds of annual funding, one in May and one in November, for unrestricted grants intended to support nonprofit projects and initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the community.

Applicants must be a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization or a government entity or school district.

The online grant application is available at https://www.cattfoundation.org/grant-seekers/grant-opportunities/

10/01/2026

A simple idea in 2019 has grown into a lasting investment in Little Valley.

From park improvements and summer concerts to Martha’s Corner at the Memorial Library and the new downtown mural, the fund is helping turn a shared connection to Little Valley into tangible community impact.

And because it’s an endowment, that impact can continue for generations to come.

Read more below:

When Carol Gloff established the Little Valley Fund at CRCF in 2019, she had a simple goal: give people who care about Little Valley a way to invest in the future of their hometown.

09/28/2026

We are in phase 1 of Cattaraugus Gives planning - but phase 2 is quickly approaching!

In just a few weeks, it’ll be time to build momentum, launch your “Save the Date” campaign, engage your board and volunteers, share your impact stories and start securing those matching gifts and challenges.

The countdown is on. What are you doing now to get ready for Cattaraugus Gives?