Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

05/27/2026

Good morning everyone! ☀️

It has been incredible watching the excitement and engagement continue to grow throughout the campaign. Seeing your stories shared, reading the comments, and watching communities rally behind your organizations has been so inspiring. You are all doing such meaningful work, and it deserves to be celebrated and seen.

As we head into the final stretch, here are a few quick reminders:

✨ Engagement only counts on NCCF’s ORIGINAL Facebook posts
✨ Every like, comment, and share counts as a vote
✨ Staff, volunteers, board members, and organizations themselves can all participate
✨ People can vote for more than one organization

This campaign is about so much more than funding. It’s helping shine a light on the incredible nonprofits strengthening our communities every day.
Thank you all for bringing this campaign to life with such enthusiasm, creativity, and heart.

05/21/2026

Thanks to the generosity of donors who established the Lyford-Gugino Endowment for Inclusive Classroom and Community Experiences, this ball pit, designed to be accessible and promote inclusive play, was installed at the Chautauqua Children's Gym ❤️

05/21/2026

Book discussions are happening in the coming weeks for the 5th Annual CHQ Book Read, hosted by YWCA Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution. Need a copy of Latinoland? NCCF has copies available for free to those who want to participate! Stop by our office to get yours!

Visit https://www.chq.org/announcements/chautauqua-county-day-and-5th-annual-chautauqua-county-fourth-annual-book-read/ for more information on the book read, to sign up for a discussion group, and for information on the author's visit to Chautauqua Institution during Chautauqua County Day!

Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.

05/21/2026

Sign up now to be a part of this exciting project at Point Gratiot!

There is a job for every ability level. Put your talents to good use!

05/18/2026

Introducing !

Over the next two weeks, we're sharing real stories from the incredible nonprofit organizations doing meaningful work right here in our community, made possible through NCCF grantmaking! And you get to help decide who receives a little extra support.

Here's how it works: Each post in our series features a story from one of our grantee partners. Read their story, feel inspired, and show your support by liking, commenting, and sharing directly from NCCF's original post. Engagement on the original post counts as your vote, so every reaction matters!

The top 3 organizations with the most engagement will receive a mini-grant from NCCF.

Voting runs May 18–29. Winners announced June 5.

You can support more than one organization, so don't hold back. Like, comment, share, and invite your friends to join in celebrating the people who make Chautauqua County stronger.

Community Funds are at the very heart of what we do at NCCF, and they're the cornerstone of our Today. Tomorrow. Together. campaign. Thanks to the generosity of donors who've built and contributed to these funds, we're able to invest in the organizations that make our county shine.

05/06/2026

There are just 2 days remaining to submit for NCCF Impact Stories.

We invite our nonprofit partners to share a brief story and photos highlighting how NCCF funding has supported your work and impact in our community. This is an opportunity to be featured across our platforms, elevate your organization’s voice, and engage the community in your mission.

Submissions are due May 8 at 5pm.

The 3 organization with the highest level of engagement on the original post will receive a mini grant!

We look forward to showcasing the meaningful work happening across northern Chautauqua County.

Calling All NCCF Grantees!

We see the incredible work you’re doing across our community and now it’s time to share your story!

We’re launching NCCF Impact Stories, a campaign designed to highlight the real voices and experiences behind the work you do every day. Not only is this a chance to celebrate your impact, but it also helps grow support for future grantmaking across northern Chautauqua County.

How to participate (by May 8 at 5pm):
Submit 2 high-quality photos (your team, your work in action, or an impact moment)
Share a short story (150–300 words): How has NCCF impacted your work in our community?
Jeannie Gallaway at [email protected]

What happens next?
We’ll turn your submission into a branded graphic and feature it on our social media using . Your story will be shared with the community—and the more engagement it gets, the better!

Bonus:
The top 3 organizations with the most engagement (likes, comments, shares on the original post) will receive a small grant from NCCF to celebrate and support your continued impact.

Key Dates:
Submissions due: May 8
Voting period: May 18–29
Winners announced: June 5

Once your post is live, be sure to share it and rally your network!

We can’t wait to highlight the meaningful work you’re doing let’s tell your story together 💙

05/05/2026

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the creation of Discovery Way!

As you can see, we need to recruit A LOT of community volunteers to accomplish everything we want during Build Week. We're asking all of our followers to please share our flyer with everyone you know. If you're able to join us use the QR code to register yourself. We have jobs for everyone - whether it's hauling materials, building equipment, serving food, planting flowers, leading a warm up exercise, teaching a kids activity - WE NEED YOU.

05/04/2026

A fantastic Service Learning project from Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES! NCCF's Service Learning grants support projects in our local schools that combine traditional classroom learning with community service - in this case, providing free fitness assessments and health screenings to the community!

The Service Learning Grants Program is made possible by the many generous donors who have established or contributed to Community Funds at NCCF. Visit our website to learn more about how you can make a lasting difference in northern Chautauqua with NCCF!

04/30/2026

Kyle’s story reminds us how powerful volunteer energy and donor generosity can be. At NCCF, we guide every donor dollar with care so it creates real, lasting impact for our neighbors. Watch Kyle's "My NCCF Story" on YouTube at https://youtu.be/43rrJV5_-Qg?si=4eWphe0jTXBXG_Ar

04/24/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible team from National Grid who spent their morning hours yesterday volunteering with us at the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation! From the moment they arrived, they were ready to work with smiles on their faces.

This amazing group rolled up their sleeves and got to work assembling picnic tables, weeding, landscaping, spreading mulch, and even tackling our parking lot by filling potholes and leveling gravel. Because of their efforts, our space is more welcoming, more functional, and ready to better serve everyone who walks through our doors.

We are especially grateful to Mark Johnson, Senior Community Manager of Customer & Community Engagement, for his thoughtful coordination and generosity. In addition to organizing this week of service, he ensured we had everything we needed: picnic tables, supplies, and materials. His words about National Grid’s commitment to community truly came to life today.

These picnic tables will be used not only by NCCF staff, but by community members, partners, and visitors for years to come. A lasting reminder of what can happen when people come together with purpose.

Today, your service strengthens our ability to support the work happening across northern Chautauqua. Tomorrow, the impact of your generosity will continue to grow as this space serves our community for years to come. And together, we are connecting people with purpose and creating a more vibrant, prosperous northern Chautauqua.