Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

05/29/2026

CRCF is proud to have helped support the new state-of-the-art linear accelerator at the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center in Olean. This major upgrade brings more precise, advanced radiation therapy close to home for local patients and families.

The project builds on years of investment through the Mildred Milliman Fund at CRCF, continuing Millie’s legacy of expanding access to high-quality cancer care in our region.

05/25/2026

Today we remember those who served and sacrificed.

Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

05/22/2026

Thanks to the power of endowment, nearly $15,000 in grants were awarded in May to support projects and programs making a difference across our region.

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A number of area nonprofit organizations recently received support from endowment funds at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, together totaling nearly $15,000.

05/22/2026

Reminder: The CRCF office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

Please join us for the second Cattaraugus County Nonprofit Hub convening of 2026 on June 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Holiday Valley!

This session will feature a panel discussion led by Katie Pieri, director of the Nonprofit Support Group, focused on nonprofit collaboration. Attendees will hear from nonprofit leaders who have navigated real collaboration journeys - from program partnerships to organizational mergers.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261394728748169

05/20/2026

We would like to extend our condolences to the family of Valerie Brundage.

The James and Valerie Brundage Scholarship was established at CRCF in 2024 by the couple’s children, Steven, Shelley and Susan, in honor of Valerie and her late husband, James. The scholarship supports graduating students of Salamanca City School District, the community where Valerie called home her entire life.

Donations can be made to the James and Valerie Brundage Scholarship here: https://cattfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4531

https://www.orourke-orourke.com/Valerie%20G.%20Brundage

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05/18/2026

We had the pleasure of attending the ribbon cutting for the new Marcus Park Inclusive Playground on Friday. The new playground is a space where children of all abilities can play, connect and belong together. CRCF was proud to support this transformational project with $25,000 in matching funds through the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Leverage Fund.

Projects like this help build stronger communities for generations to come. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this vision to life!

05/15/2026

The Greater Olean Hospitality Hall of Fame is accepting nominations until June 1!

Nominees should have made significant contributions to the hospitality industry, such as opened restaurants, created long standing dishes, trained staff to excel, opened other businesses, etc.

Access the nominee application here:

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our friends at HomeCare & Hospice on a successful event!

HomeCare & Hospice welcomed more than 160 participants to the 30th annual Hospice Hope Walk | Run | Bike at Lincoln Park, doubling the attendance from last year. Wednesday’s event was especially meaningful as it honored the life and legacy of Carol L. Mahoney, whose vision and leadership were instrumental in shaping HomeCare & Hospice. Link to a full write-up of the event and its fastest runners and cyclists is posted in the comments.