Donald Kenney Southern Tier Catholic School Fund

Donald Kenney Southern Tier Catholic School Fund is sponsored by Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. This fund supports scholarships to offset tuition for Southern Tier Catholic School students through annual grants.

Funds | The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Fund Advisor Portal Login African American Center for Cultural Development Fund - Supports the mission, programs and physical plant of the African American Center for Cultural Development. Allegany Area Historical Association Fund - Supports the mission of the historical association to preserve the history of the Allegany area.

Blount Library Fund - Established by the Blount Library board of directors, this fund supports the mission of the library and its programs and services. Carroll and Dolores Anstaett Pfeiffer Nature Center Fund - Supports the Pfeiffer Nature Center and its mission and programs. Canticle Farm Endowment Fund - Supports the mission and programs of Canticle Farm.

Challenger Learning Center - Supports the mission and services of the center. Established by the Challenger Learning Center board of directors. Council on Addiction Recovery Services Inc. - Supports the mission and services of the council.

Established by the CAReS board of directors. Dream It. Do It.

Cattaraugus County Fund - Supports the mission, program and operations of Dream It. Do It. in Cattaraugus County.

Empire Animal Rescue Society (E. A. R.

S.) Agency Fund - This fund supports the mission of the Empire Animal Rescue Society (E. A.

R. S). Genesis House of Olean Fund - Supports the mission and services of Genesis House of Olean to assist homeless individuals and families.

Established by the Genesis House of Olean board of directors. HomeCare & Hospice Fund - This fund will support the mission, programming and operations of HomeCare & Hospice. Interfaith Caregivers Inc. Fund - Supports the mission and services of Interfaith Caregivers.

Established by the Interfaith Caregivers board of directors. The Bob McCarthy Foundation Fund - This fund will support the mission, programming and operations of The Bob McCarthy Foundation.

Mount View Cemetery Association - This fund was created to establish a convenient and secure way for donors to support the maintenance of the cemetery through online and other donations that will be invested for the betterment of the cemetery and for those buried within and their survivors. Olean Business Development Corporation Fund - Supports the mission and services of Olean Business Development Corporation.

Established by the group’s board of directors. Olean Community Theatre Endowment Fund - Supports the mission and services of Olean Community Theatre. Established by OCT board of directors.

Olean Food Pantry Fund - Supports the Olean Food Pantry. Established by the Olean Food Pantry board of directors. Olean Food Pantry Building Project Fund - Supports the Olean Food Pantry’s expansion project.

Established by the Olean Food Pantry board of directors. Olean Meditation Center Fund - Supports the purchase and maintenance of a meditation center in Olean, NY. Established by the Olean Meditation Center advisory group.

Operation Warm Hearts Inc. Fund - Supports the mission of ensuring that every child in our community is kept warm during the harsh WNY winters by providing coats, boots, and winter accessories. Operation Warm Hearts Inc. also provide underwear, socks, shoes and clothing to any child in need throughout the year. Kay Pfeiffer Gerkin Endowment Fund - Supports Pfeiffer Nature Center and its mission.

Established by the nature center. Pleasant Valley Cemetery Fund - Supports the mission of the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association by funding items such as, but not limited to, grounds maintenance, equipment, beautification, enlarging and new development. Established by the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association board of directors.

The Portville Historical and Preservation Society Fund - Supports the mission, programming and operations of the Portville Historical and Preservation Society. SPCA in Cattaraugus County Fund - Established by the SPCA in Cattaraugus County, this fund supports the organization’s mission to save the lives of and provide adoption services for homeless and neglected animals.

SPCA in Cattaraugus County Capital Project Fund - This fund will accept and hold donations for the SPCA in Cattaraugus County's capital campaign for renovations to the current SPCA shelter. Tri-County Arts Council Agency Endowment Fund - Provides support to the Tri-County Arts Council and its mission and supports the current and future administration and programming of the Tri-County Arts Council and the region it serves.

United Way of Cattaraugus County Inc Fund - Supports United Way and its mission. Established by United Way of Cattaraugus County. Pete and Karen Buchheit Family Fund - Established by Peter and Karen Buchheit, this fund will support charitable causes such as pancreatic cancer care and research (ex.

PanCAN), hospice care and library support as chosen by the fund advisors. Laine Family Fund - Supports various charitable causes. Established by Peter Laine.

Mark and Barb Langenhan Fund - This fund will support charitable causes at the recommendation of Mark and Barb Langenahn. The fund will intially be a non-endowed fund. The donor/advisor(s) may decide to convert the fund into an endowment in the future.

At the time that the donor/advisor(s) can no longer advise the fund, the fund will be converted into an endowed, unrestricted fund under the same name. Grants from the fund will be directed by the CRCF board of directors. Olean City School District Foundation Fund - Provides support for programs in and through the Olean City School District.

Established by Olean City School District alumni. Stitt Family Fund - Supports various charitable causes. Established by Jim and Carol Stitt.

Connie and Sandy Wolfinger Fund - Established by Connie and Sandy Wolfinger, this fund will make grants to worthwile charitable causes at the Wolfingers' discretion. Wolfinger Family Donor Advised Fund - The purpose of the Wolfinger Family Fund is to provide grants under the name of the Wolfinger Family grant program to benefit students in the Coudersport (PA), Smethport (PA) and the Ellicottville (NY) school districts.

This fund also supports activities to the Belvidere (NJ) school district through the Wolfinger/Wilhelm grant program. This donor advised fund additionally supports various charitable organizations. Allegany-Limestone Schools Foundation Fund - Supports Allegany-Limestone School District to enhance and augment student experiences.

Allegany Public Library Memorial Association Fund - This fund was established to support the Allegany Public Library and its programs. Established by the Allegany Public Library Memorial Association. Shaylea Rose Anderson-Clary Fund - This fund, established in memory of Shaylea Rose Anderson-Clary, will support annual grants to be split evenly between Operation Warm Hearts and Foster Cattaraugus, both 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Should either organization cease to exist or no longer be eligible to receive grants, the other annual grantee will receive the full grant distribution. Should both organizations cease to exist, the board of directors should choose a recipient organization that supports either healthcare (specifically kidney disease) or youth in need. James R.

Bryant Fund - This fund was established by James R. Bryant to provide annual grants to the following charities: YMCA of the Twin Tiers, Joyful Rescues, Bona Responds and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

BWB Food Drive Fund - This fund supports the Olean Food Pantry or its succesor(s) in purchasing food for distribution to area residents. Carroll Anstaett Olean Little League Fund - Supports the Olean Little League. Established by Carroll Anstaett, who helped organize the league in 1952.

Thomas Barnes Olean Public Library Fund - Established through the T. M. Barnes Family Trust, this fund will provide annual support to the Olean Public Library.

Thomas Barnes SPCA in Cattaraugus County Fund - Established through the T. M. Barnes Family Trust, this fund will provide annual support to the SPCA in Cattaraugus County.

Bud + Marion Boorom Fund - Supports grants designated to the SPCA in Cattaraugus County, for purposes of building maintenance and repairs of the kennel.

Mike & Laura Bysiek Memorial Fund - Established in memory of Mike & Laura Bysiek by their daughters, Jean Gonska and Lorraine Diggs, this fund provides annual grants to organizations designated by the fund advisors, including Joyful Rescues, HomeCare & Hospice, SPCA of Cattaraugus County, Olean Food Pantry, Canticle Farm and Olean General Hospital Foundation.

Comfort House of Cattaraugus County Fund - This fund will support the mission and services of the Comfort Home of Cattaraugus County. Samuel Costa Endowment Fund - Supports St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Smethport, PA; St.

Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church, Eldred, PA; and Hamlin Memorial Library, Smethport, PA. Established by Samuel Costa. Maureen Curry Olean Food Pantry Community Garden Fund - This fund supports the community garden managed by the Olean Food Pantry.

Established by Maureen Curry. Dan H. Daniels Memorial Fund - This fund was established to support the maintenance and renovation of the organ at the Basilica of St.

Mary of the Angels in Olean in memory of Dan Daniels, a former Solepoxy employee and longtime member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. Eagle Scout Fund - This fund will provide support to the Allegheny Highlands Council Boy Scouts of America for membership and training initiatives.

Enchanted Mountains Village Fund - This fund was established by an anonymous donor to support the mission, operations and services of the Enchanted Mountains Village. Enchanted Mountains Village may request grants from the fund to support its operations and programs as necessary. The Rev.

Leo J. Gallina Endowment Fund for St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church - Supports St.

Bernard of Clairvaux Church, Bradford, Pa. , including support of parishioners in need, and its community outreach to help others. Carroll and Dolores Anstaett Gift Tree Fund - Supports the Gift Tree program (administered by Interfaith Caregivers) which assists the less fortunate by providing holiday gifts to them at Christmas.

Established by Carroll and Dolores Anstaett. Paul and Betty Hanson Fund - This fund provides annual grants to four charitable organizations: Mercy Flight WNY, Town of Olean Fire Department, Olean General Hospital foundation, and the Olean Public Library. The fund was established by Paul and Elizabeth (Betty) Hanson.

Paul and Mary Janowicz Memorial Fund - Supports the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company, Olean General Hospital Foundation for the Marie Lorenz Dialysis Center Fund and Olean Public Library and also funds an annual scholarship available to graduating seniors from Ellicottville Central School. Established by Paul and Elizabeth Hanson in memory of Mrs. Hanson’s parents. F.

Donald Kenney Southern Tier Catholic School Fund - This fund will support scholarships to offset tuition for Southern Tier Catholic School students through annual grants to STCS. The annual distribution from the fund will be $8,000 anually until: a) the fund balance no longer can support an $8,000 annual award, in which case the award amount will depend on the balance of the fund or b) STCS should cease to exist.

Kothari Family Endowment Fund - Supports the Olean General Hospital and the Olean Food Pantry with annual grants and also funds two annual scholarships for students pursuing a health-care related degree, one available to Allegany-Limestone High School students and one for students attending high school in Cattaraugus County or McKean County (PA). Established by Drs. Ashok and Yogini Kothari.

Mark and Barb Langenhan Designated Fund - This fund was established by Mark and Barb Langenhan to support annual grants to a number of charitable causes. Initially, the fund's annual distribution will support annual grants to: Higgins Memorial Golf Tournament Fund Operation Warm Hearts Fund The initial distribution will make an annual $1,000 contribution to the Higgins Memorial Golf Tournament Fund.

The remainder of the fund's annual distribution will be split among the other listed grantees. As the fund and the annual distribution generated by the fund grow, the donors may add grantees or adjust the allocation percentage of annual grants by fund agreement addendum. Any addendums to the fund will require approval of the CRCF board of directors.

The McMullen Fund - Established by the Mcmullen family, this fund makes annual grants to the Tri-County Arts Council and the Pfeiffer Nature Center.

The McMullen Fund for the Environment - A subfund of the McMullen Fund, this fund provides financial resources for organizations to cover expenses from/for actions taken to protect or preserve the natural environment including water, air, land and the rural or natural character of Cattaraugus and Allegany counties in New York State. Grants will be considered for expenses such as legal fees, promotion, education and/or land acquisition.

The goal of the fund is to ensure a healthy and scenic natural environment for flora, fauna and the residents of these counties. Mildred Milliman Fund - Annual grants from this fund benefit 34 national and local charities, including Olean General Hospital. Established by Mildred Milliman.

Mother's Memorial Fund - This fund was established by Rick Fie to memorialize his mother, Carol Fie. Intially, the fund's annual distribution will solely support the SPCA in Cattaraugus County. At such a time as the fund generates a distribution that a.)

the fund advisor or b.) Foundation board of directors (should the fund advisor no longer be living) agrees is appropriate to distribute to the below listed organizations, this fund will support annual grant awards to the following organizations and the distribution or spendable amount of the fund will be split evely among them.

The distribution percentages may be adjusted by the donor/fund advisor either by fund agreement addendum or through the donor/fund advisor's bequest. SPCA in Cattaraugus County Shriner's Hospitals for Children Crohn's & Colitis Foundation St. Mary's School for the deaf Partner (wearepartners.

org) Local arts organizations such as Olean Community Theatre or Olean Theatre Workshop Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation for Data and Learning poistion-related expenses - contingent upon this position remaining in existence and still utilizing artificial intelligence tools Roger S. Niemic Memorial Fund - Established in memory of Roger S.

Niemic of Charlotte, NC and a native of Erie, PA, this fund will provide grants annually to support the research and cure of juvenile diabetes through organizations such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and/or local chapters of JDRF such as the Western Pennsylvania Chapter and the Greater Western North Carolinas Chapter.

Roger had juvenile diabetes since childhood, but managed his illness and led a full, productive and happy life. He died March 27, 2017 at age 55 after a very brief illness. He was a brother to Karen Niemic Buchheit, Tim Niemic, Terri (Niemic) Warras and Doug Niemic and was the son of Stan Niemic and Pat Niemic.

Olean Public LIbrary Programming Fund - Established by the Cutco Foundation, this fund is intended to support programming at the Olean Public Library, particularly after the library's capital project is completed. The library may request grants as it sees fit in order to provide programming. Jim and Gail Olson Mercy Flight Fund - Grants support Mercy Flight WNY.

Established by Gail Olson. Luella Potter Endowment Fund - Supports the Southern Tier Catholic School System. Established by a group of parents of children attending STCS to honor teacher Luella Potter for her years of dedication and service as a teacher.

Mike and Joyce Prockton Fund - This endowed fund will provide annual grants for the following agencies, to be split evenly from the annual distribution generated by the fund: Victor/Farmington Food Cupboard The annual grantees may be amended from time to time by the donor advisor(s) or their successor(s) by a fund agreement addendum.

Should a grantee named above no longer be able to accept funds due to ceasing to exist or no longer meet its original mission, its annual grants should first be directed to humane societies and/or food pantries of food kitchens serving the Victor/Farmington/Canadaigua area. Beneficiaries may be suggested by successor advisor(s) should the original fund advisors no longer be able to advise the fund.

Should none of these organizations be able to continue accepting funds, the CRCF board of directors should direct grants to organizations that most closely align with the original grantees' missions or services.

Barby Ried Social Fund - The fund is established to provide grants of to SubCon, a division of the ReHabilitation Center Inc. for holiday/social/entertainment activities/events for SubCon clients to enhance their working experience. Established in memory of Barby Ried.

Redding Endowment Fund - Annual grants from this fund benefit the Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department and both East View Elementary and Hinsdale Central Schools, with the school grants to be used at the discretion of a third grade teacher at each respective school. Doris Reisner Endowment Fund - Provides annual grants to 10 local and national charities. Established by Doris Reisner.

Lewis & Doris Reisner Endowment Fund - Supports Olean General Hospital. Established by Doris Reisner in memory of her husband, Dr. Lewis C. Reisner.

Walt & Ruth Reisner Endowment Fund - This fund supports an annual scholarship, Olean High School Walter L. Reisner Unsung Lineman Award, for an Olean High School football letter winner. The remaining distribution is split as follows: 75% to Olean General Hospital Foundation for Emergency Medical Services or Obstetrics and 25% to Southern Tier Health Care System.

Established in memory of Walter Reisner. Save Salamanca Souls Fund - This fund will support grants to benefit the Catholic community of the Salamanca area, including operating expenses, needed upgrades or any necessary costs to continue operations of the Catholic church and/or the Catholic community of the Salamanca area. Grants will be made by the named fund advisor(s) or their successor(s).

Grants may also be made to support maintenance of St. Patrick's Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery or the Catholic Cemetery on Ellicott St. in Salamanca, all of which the Our Lady of Peace currently maintains.

In such event as there is no Catholic church in Salamanca, grants from this fund wil support a.) the Catholic community of the Salamanca area, or b.) the cemeteries listed above, or in such event as those cemeteries cease to exist, c.)

the Salamanca community in general. In any such instance, grants will be recommended by the fund advisor(s). Should the fund advisor(s) or their successor(s) no longer be able to, or no longer wish to, advise grants from the fund, the CRCF Board of Directors will recommend grants form the fund.

Successor fund advisors can be named by fund agreement addendum, subject to board approval, on an ongoing basis. St. John Church Endowment Fund - Supports the church’s projects.

Established by parishioners of St. John’s Church. St.

John the Evangelist Olean Fund - This fund will support grants to benefit St. John's Olean and community, including operating expenses, needed upgrades to the St. John's campus properties, or any necessary costs to continue operations of STJEO.

Grants will be made by the named fund advisor(s) or their successor(s). In such event as St. John's Olean ceases to exist, grants from this fund will suport either a.)

the Catholic Community in Olean, NY, and surrounding communities served by St. John's or b.) the North Olean community, in which St.

John's Olean currently resides. In either such instance, grants will be recommended by the fund advisor(s). Should the fund advisor(s) or their successor(s) no longer be able to, or no longer wish to, advise grants from the fund, the CRCF Board of Directors will recommend grants from the fund.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Legacy Fund - This fund will support annual grants to benefit the Friends of the Salamanca Youth Center, Inc. and the Salamanca Area Historical Society. The annual distribution generated by the fund will be split evenly between the two listed grantee organizations.

Should one of the agencies cease to exist, the other would receive the full distribution. Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Future Fund - Supports the church’s projects.

Established by parishioners of Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Church. Vergil Sutter Memorial Fund - Supports the St.

Bonaventure University men’s basketball team and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Varma Childs Human Services Fund- This fund supports the Olean Food Pantry, Genesis House, New Life Christian School, African American Center for Cultural Development and the Homecare & Hospice Foundation.

Established by Varma Childs. Kay & Oliver Williams/Rushford Endowment Fund - Provides annual grants to eight charities in the Rushford area. Established by Oliver Williams.

Paul and Mary Lou Wood Foundation Fund - Provides annual grants to St. Bonaventure University, Franciscan Center for Social Concern at St. Bonaventure University, St.

Mary of the Angels Church and Olean General Hospital. Established by Paul and Mary Lou Wood. Yehl Family Endowment - Makes annual grants to World Vision and Samaritan’s Purse , organizations that aid the needy around the world suffering from hunger, homelessness, natural disasters, etc. Established by Stephen Yehl.

Paul Abdo Memorial Junior Golf Fund - This fund, established in memory of Paul Abdo, a long-time educator and coach of football, wrestling and golf, will support junior golf activities in Cattaraugus County, supporting grants that provide access and encourage ongoing involvement for junior golfers, especially for needy youth that may otherwise not be able to be involved due to financial barriers.

Allegany-Cattaraugus-Chautauqua Fund for Women - Promotes philanthropy by and for woman. The goal of the fund is to invest in the lives of women in our communities in order to promote self-sustained efficiency. Established by Melissa Jusianec.

Allegany Nordic Fund - Supports enhancement of cross-country skiing on the Art Roscoe Trails of the Allegany State Park. Established by Allegany Nordic, a group of regional cross country skiing enthusiasts. Allegany River Skate Park Fund - Supports the construction of the Allegany River Skate Park.

Allegheny River Valley Trail Fund - Supports the Allegheny River Valley Trail. Established by citizens who spearheaded the construction of the trail, it was the first fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Beautiful Olean Fund - This fund will support beautification efforts in the City of Olean.

The Olean Beautification Committee will serve as fund advisors and may request grants that support the beautification of the City of Olean, particularly along the walkable Oelan streetscape. Beautification Fund for Olean Community - Supports projects to improve and enhance the beauty of the Olean area. Established by Mildred Milliman.

Brady's Cause Fund - This fund was established by Frank Higgins in memory of Brady, his beloved Husky, to support animal welfare in the Cattaraugus County region through support to animal welfare agencies such as Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS) and the SPCA in Cattaraugus County. CA BOCES Foundation Fund - This fund will support education opportunities for CA BOCES students.

This fund will provide grants that enhance the educational experience of all students at CA BOCES campuses. The fund may also fulfill payment on invoices for equipment and materials necessary to enhance the curriculum for students at the request of CA BOCES. Ryan Callahan Memorial Fund - This fund, established in memory of Ryan J.

Callahan, will make possible grants to organizations that support mental health treatment and/or awareness or other causes deemed apporopriate by the fund advisors. Caneadea Dam at Rushford Lake Fund - Supports projects to preserve and protect the Caneadea Dam as well as promote public education and awareness of the structure at Rushford Lake.

Cattaraugus County Law Enforcement Fund - Provides additional support to law enforcement personnel for training, equipment and other needs, especially for the SRT, and for community relations through activities such as the Santa Sheriff Program. Established by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department.

Cattaraugus County Law Enforcement Project Lifesaver Fund - Helps purchase monitoring equipment which will provide a timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s, autism and other related conditions in Cattaraugus County. Established by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department.

Cattaraugus County Nonprofit Hub Fund - To provide support to formalize and strengthen the countywide Nonprofit Information Hub as a key table for building collaboration, capacity, and impact of the county's key civic organizations.

Cattaraugus County Nonprofit Hub II Fund - THis fund will allow donors to give in support of the Cattaraugus County Nonprofit Hub - a collaborative led by CRCF, the United Way of Cattaraugus County and the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation.

The goal of the collaborative table is to convene nonprofit organizations, municipal and local government leaders, volunteers, etc. on a continuing basis to provide nonprofit education and capacity building opportunities while building relationships that encourage strategic and meaningful collaboration. This work was initially funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation with a 2-year grant of $100,000.

Now that we have been through one full cycle of Cattaraugus County Nonprofit Hub programming, we are working to determine the scale of hub efforts so that they can be continued without Wilson support. One of the keys of the nonprofit hub is outside consulting and facilitation. The inital gift to this fund is for $15,000 to support the continuation of consulting services.

CCSO K9 Fund - To provide support for the Cattaraugus County K9 Team. The fund will be used to pay for equipment, publications and training related to crime prevention and law enforcement associated with the Cattaraugus County K9 Team. Cattaraugus County Suicide Prevention Coalition Fund - Supports suicide prevention initiatives and projects in Cattaraugus County.

Established by the Cattaraugus County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Christmas in Allegany - To provide grants to enhance the Village of Allegany during the holiday season with decorations and programming. Citizens Advocating Memorial Preservation (CAMP) Fund - Supports the mission of CAMP with any funds raised and not disbursed to that purpose to be used to support the preservation of other historically relevant memorials.

Established by the CAMP committee. Continental 1 Corridor Fund - Supports awareness and advocacy initiatives that will bring safe and faster travel by completing a four-lane U.S. Route 219 infrastructure, in turn strengthening and sustaining communities in the Route 219 corridor. Established by Continental 1.

Cuba Lake Area Young Sailors’ Fund - Helps fund instruction and the acquisition of materials, supplies and equipment needed for sailing. Established by the Cuba Lake Yacht Club. Cultivating Unity Fund - This fund will provide grants to support programs focused on civil discourse and contemplative dialogue training, contemplative healing resources, peacebuilding initiatives, or high-impact efforts that alleviate poverty.

Organizations that could be supported by the fund include (but are not limited to): Felician Sisters of North America Partners in Franciscan Ministries Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities The Franciscan Federation The Elevate Fund - The Elevate Fund is dedicated to empowering, connecting and inspiring women and girls by funding initiatives that enhance their lives and opportunities.

Through raising awareness, endowments and an accessible opportunity for philanthropy to all, the fund supports access to education, career development, entrepreneurship, childcare, healthcare and advocacy against gender-based violence.

Rooted in integrity, responsiveness and community trust, values in alignment with the goals of CRCF, the Fund's advisory team listens to the evolving needs of women and adapts its support to create meaningful change. Ellicottville Community/Bicentennial Fund (ECBF) - This fund supports projects and activities associated with Ellicottville's Bicentennial and projects and activities that enrich the Ellicottville community.

Ellicottville Great Valley Recreational Trail Fund - Supports the development of the Ellicottville Great Valley Recreational Trail. Established by citizens of the Ellicottville and Great Valley area. For more information visit www.

facebook. com/EVLtrail Ellicottville Skate Park Fund - This fund was established to help build and maintain a skateboard park in Ellicottville. Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail Fund - This fund will support projects contributing to the development of the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail corridor as a multi-use recreational trail.

Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail West Falls and Aurora Trail Projects Fund - For projects contributing to the development of the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail corridor as a multi-use recreational trail in West Falls and Aurora. Fox Derwick Family Supporting Children in the Arts Fund - This fund's purpose is to provide children more access to The Arts in the Olean Community.

The fund will provide annual support to students at the Neighbordhood School of Dance, Olean Theatre Workshop and Tri-County Arts Council. The annual grant support will provide financial assistance to youth who would otherwise not be able to access the programs at each organization due to financial barriers.

Golf “Fore” Heroes Fund - This fund supports the Wounded Warrior Project through an annual golf tournament at Pine Acres Country Club in Bradford, PA. Golf “Fore” Heroes .

Greater Olean Hospitality Scuplture/Monument Fund - This fund was established to honor recipients inducted into the Greater Olean Hospitality Wall of Fame by funding a sculpture/monument in a local Olean Park that will depict the hospitality industry with engraved names of past and future wall of fame honorees. Gus Macker – Olean City School District Foundation - Supports the annual Gus Macker Tournament and fundraising activities.

Fundraising proceeds are split between the Olean City School Foundation and the Olean High School Sports Boosters for projects funded by each. Higgins Memorial Golf Tournament Fund - Grants benefit local charities as determined by the Higgins Memorial Committee. Established by Higgins Memorial Golf Tournament committee members.

For more information, visit www. higginsmemorial. org Horse Resource Fund - Provides financial assistance to those fostering horses in rescue situations.

For more information on Horse Resource, visit www. horse-resource. org.

Elisa B. Hughey Memorial Fund for the Arts - This fund provides grants for arts education and artists, awarded at the discretion of the fund advisor and could include, but are not limited to: funding for a student to attend the NY State Summer School of Arts, fine arts program; local community arts education programs; and support for local artists to exhibit and sell their works.

Jamie’s Fund - Provides financial assistance to Holiday Valley snowsports instructors seeking to improve their skills by attending Professional Snowsports Instructors of America training events. Established in memory of Jamie Grzankowski by Robert Shane. F.

Donald Kenney Fund - Supports the Southern Tier Biennial juried art show, accompanying solo exhibits and professional and artistic development workshops and lectures. Established through the estate of F. Donald Kenney.

Kids and Cancer Benefit Fund - Provides aid to patients, particularly children, with any form of cancer or other life-threatening illness. Established by the Kids and Cancer Committee. For more information visit www.

kidsandcancerbenefitrun. com or find them on Facebook. Kids and Cancer Endowment Fund - Established by the Kids and Cancer Committee, this endowment will provide perpetual support to Kids and Cancer through the life of the endowment.

Daniel “Tiger” Krick Junior Golf Program Fund - Assists young