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NCCF Awards 13 Service Learning Mini-Grants

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation has awarded 13 Service Learning Mini-Grants to six area schools for the 2021-2022 academic year….

With Sincere Gratitude…

There is little doubt that one of the most rewarding parts of the work done at NCCF, driven by the…

NCCF Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, from September 15th through October 15th, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. The month-long celebration of the history,…

SOCKTOBER: Warming the FEET and HEARTS of those in need in our county.

With the arrival of cooler temperatures comes the essential need for warm socks. Socks happen to be the #1 most…

First Recipients of Terry Frazier Sr. No One Fights Alone Scholarship Named

The family of the late Terry Frazier Sr. of Dunkirk is pleased to announce that Jack Forster of Fredonia and…

Thank you for a successful Give 716 campaign!

Recently, NCCF was a participant in the inaugural Give 716, an online day of giving hosted by the Buffalo Bills…

Spring Community Benefit Grants Have Big Impact

This Spring, NCCF granted $119,091 to 19 community partners as part of the Spring Community Benefit Grants Program. A wide…

Students Thankful for Scholarships

NCCF is home to over 200 scholarship funds. Last year, over $278,000 was granted to local students. We receive many…

Turning Brain Drain Into Brain Gain

Thoughts On Economic Development, by Patty Hammond Many different factors influence where people choose to live. A lot remain where…

NCCF Presents the Footprints Award during 35th Annual Meeting and Reception

On Monday, June 14th, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation was thrilled to present the George B. Weaver Jr. Footprints Award to…

Give Big CHQ Generates $411,630 for Local Nonprofits in 24 hours

Now in its fourth year, Give Big CHQ saw its biggest year yet in 2021, with 119 organizations taking part…

May 2021 Updates – What’s new at NCCF?

Earlier this month, we had the privilege of announcing the Spring 2021 Community Benefit Grants, made possible by your generosity….

Give Big CHQ Registration Now Open

Nonprofit organizations located in Chautauqua County are invited to register for Give Big CHQ, a 24-hour online fundraising event scheduled…

NCCF Announces Spring Community Benefit Grant Awards

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is pleased to announce grant awards from their 2021 Spring Community Benefit Grants Program….

Public is Invited to NCCF’s Annual Meeting

The public is invited to attend NCCF’s 2021 annual meeting. The meeting will take place virtually via zoom on Monday,…