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May is Leave A Legacy Month

Donors
May 12, 2026

During times of uncertainty, the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) encourages our community to focus on what we can build…

NCCF Awards Grants Totaling $166,293 to Local Organizations

Grants
May 7, 2026

The Board of Directors of the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) recently approved Community Benefit Grants totaling $166,293 to local…

NCCF Announces First Grants from Lyford-Gugino Endowment For Inclusive Classroom and Community Experiences

Grants
March 17, 2026

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) has awarded grants to two local organizations, marking the first grants awarded from the…

County Community Foundations Welcome Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Rural Philanthropy Fellow

Uncategorized
March 16, 2026

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation have added Rural Philanthropy Fellows to their teams through…

NCCF Announces Fall Community Grants Awards

Grants
November 21, 2025

2025 Fall Community Benefit Grants totaling $111,691 were recently awarded to 17 local organizations. Organizations approved by the Northern Chautauqua…

Silver Creek-Irving Heritage Fund Awards Grants

Grants
November 21, 2025

The Silver Creek-Irving Heritage Fund (SCIHF) recently awarded a total of $3,361 to five charitable organizations. FeedMore of WNY was…

Paddles for a Purpose: Pickleball Tournament Brings Players Together for Local Nonprofits

Events
October 27, 2025

Pickleball players from across the area came together for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community impact at the…

Former Dunkirk Valedictorian Gives Back with Fund at NCCF to Benefit Hometown

Donors
October 27, 2025

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Paul J. and Christine K. Lancaster…

Fredonia concert benefitting NCCF to feature popular scores

Events
October 10, 2025

The Fredonia Pops! Orchestra rehearses for its Oct. 21 concert “A Night at the Movies!” which takes place in King…

SOCKTOBER Sock Drive to Warm Hearts and Toes in October

Events
September 29, 2025

Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation has announced its annual SOCKTOBER drive during the month of October. SOCKTOBER is a community-wide effort…

NCCF Local Economic Development group: Adding energy to Dunkirk’s waterfront

Local Economic Development
September 27, 2025

Ever since NRG started talking about shuttering its coal plant on the Dunkirk waterfront, people have had all sorts of…

Community Invited to Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s Supporting Service Learning

Events
September 15, 2025

Start your weekend off right with a delicious breakfast for a good cause! Join Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation this Saturday,…

Tips for Professional Advisors Serving Clients who Love Local

Advisor
February 16, 2024

Your charitably-minded clients certainly have no shortage of options for their philanthropic dollars. Many clients support favorite charities across the…

There’s Value to Planning and Sharing – by Patty Hammond

Local Economic Development
February 9, 2024

Chautauqua County has long been working hard to improve services for the people living here while reducing their cost of…

The Economic Impact of Local Events – by Patty Hammond

Local Economic Development
November 7, 2023

Local events bring joy. Especially during the glorious warm weather months, a seemingly endless stream of festivals, fresh air concerts,…

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