Your charitably-minded clients certainly have no shortage of options for their philanthropic dollars. Many clients support favorite charities across the country, including alma maters, organizations in the communities where they’ve lived in the past or have a second home, or charities in communities where their grown children are now living.
Many clients, though, are also deeply committed to the local community where they’re living now, where they’ve raised their children, and where they’ve built a business. That’s why it’s helpful to remind clients that they can reach out to NCCF when they want to make sure their dollars are making the biggest difference possible, right here in our community.
Local events bring joy. Especially during the glorious warm weather months, a seemingly endless stream of festivals, fresh air concerts, and farmers’ markets operate in northern Chautauqua County. It’s easy to find something exciting and fun to go to almost every day of the week. Some days there are so many things happening locally that it’s hard to choose between them.
These events draw local people and many from neighboring communities and nearby regions, including more than a few willing to travel great distances to participate in events they come to love and anticipate. Events bring people together, encourage positive social interactions and a stronger sense of belonging, and promote community engagement.
While enjoying local events, few of us consider the economic impact events have on the communities hosting them. When people go to festivals, concerts, farmers’ markets, or other events like county fairs, golf tournaments, or car shows, they usually spend money, even when the events have no entrance fees. Many people also spend money on goods and services outside of the event they attended, including in restaurants and on accommodations. When people patronize local merchants and have a positive experience, they’re more likely to visit again, further growing the economy.
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation recently received a very generous gift to establish the Beverly Ann Wood Edelmann Memorial Scholarship. Mrs. Edelmann’s five children established the scholarship in her memory; Jeffrey Edelmann, Nancy Bruce, Gregg Edelmann, Mark Edelmann, and Susan Edelmann.
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is excited to announce that four communities will be participating in the 2nd Annual BLOOM Garden Recognition Program. The villages of Cassadaga, Lily Dale, Silver Creek, and Forestville will be acknowledging and celebrating the work of their residents who contribute to the beauty of our region through their gardens and landscaping. Gardens will be canvassed and recognized in July 2020.
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF) is accepting grant applications to the Northern Chautauqua Environmental Fund. Applications must be received by January 10, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.
The fund was established in 1999 to increase the community’s knowledge of local environmental issues, particularly those related to Lake Erie and its watershed.
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved $49,028 in grants to 12 different non-profit organizations through its fall 2016 Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Program is a biannual program that awards grants to nonprofit organizations seeking funds to improve the northern Chautauqua County community.
Email: nccf@nccfoundation.org
Phone: 716-366-4892
Fax: 716-366-3905
