News Flash!
Foundation accepts Marion W. Green Commitment to Community Scholarship Fund
Executive Director Robert P. Christian accepts check from Stefanie Griffin, Scholarship & Grants Administrator and Bonita W. Wallace, Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer of Rochester Area Community Foundation.
Belmont, NY – April 2, 2008 – Allegany County Area Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which seeks to encourage educational, social, cultural and civic projects benefiting the residents of Allegany County, New York, is pleased to announce the Rochester Area Community Foundation board has approved the transfer of the Marion W. Green Commitment to the Community Scholarship Fund from the Rochester Area Community Foundation to the Allegany County Area Foundation.
The Marion W. Green Commitment to Community Scholarship Fund was established at the Rochester Area Community Foundation in 1994. The purpose of the fund is…“to encourage students in the Scio Central School District to continue their education. This award recognizes those who are committed to using their education to improve their communities.” An important part of the award has included an investment account and financial planning advice for the recipients. More recently, an actual scholarship award for educational costs has been added. This fund was transferred from the Rochester Area Community Foundation to better benefit the residents of Allegany County, the county where Marion Green taught elementary school.
Marion W. Green scholarships are awarded to Scio Central School graduates who are enrolled or accepted in either a program that will achieve a degree or certification within two years. Scholarship recipients must show maturity, a commitment to sharing skills and resources, including community service, and a desire to help others learn. Financial need is considered in making these grants of up to $5000 per year, renewable for one year (two years maximum). Upon degree completion, an additional award of $5000 to establish a permanent investment account, with a required participation in professional financial planning services, will be made.
If you would like to make a difference in your community by giving to a scholarship fund or establishing one, contact the Allegany County Area Foundation today. The Foundation maintains thirteen scholarship funds as well as endowment funds for leading not-for-profit agencies in Allegany County. The Foundation welcomes tax-deductible gifts in any amount, including memorials to friends and loved ones. County residents are encouraged to remember the Foundation in their wills by making a specific bequest. In the past year the Foundation has awarded over $230,000, including over 100 scholarships to county students and grants to local not-for-profit agencies that benefit all residents of Allegany County.
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Foundation welcomes three new Directors.
The Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Dzielski as a new board member. Lori is from Portville where she resides with her husband Kevin. Together they have two grown daughters and two wonderful grandsons. Lori is a Retail Services Officer at the Community Bank, NA office on Bolivar Rd. in Wellsville. Lori has worked for Community Bank for 18 years and also serves as a board member of the Allegany/Cattaraugus Legal Services, Inc. Lori will be serving on the Finance/Investment committee where her expertise will be a benefit to the foundation.
The Foundation is also pleased to welcome Michael W. Kunz, a lifelong resident of Allegany County now residing in Cuba. Mike retired in 2007 after a 34 year career in education, including teaching at Friendship Central School for 15 years and was Elementary Principal in Cuba for 19 years. He truly enjoyed contributing to the education of area youth and brings his expertise in education to the Foundation by serving on the Educator of the Year Committee.
Mike is very involved with the Cuba United Methodist Church where he teaches and serves as the Sunday School Superintendent as well as the Publicity Team.
Currently, Mike serves as President of the Cuba Lions Club and is involved with the Cuba Chamber of Commerce Garlic Festival Planning Committee.
Finally, the Foundation welcomes Michael E. Ronan of Rushford as its latest member. Mike is a professor of automotive technology at Alfred State College. He and his wife, Lynn, are the parents of four children, with the youngest currently a junior at Cuba-Rushford High School. He served on the Cuba-Rushford school board for eight years, and also serves on the Rushford town planning board. Mike is a member of various professional organizations, and is an active volunteer within the community.
Welcome Lori, Mike & Mike!
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Press Release:
Allegany County Area Foundation Announces Grant of $4,000 to the Cuba Historical Society
Jack Nease of Cuba Historical Society
accepting Check
Belmont, NY – January 15, 2008 – Allegany County Area Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which seeks to encourage educational, social, cultural and civic projects benefiting the residents of Allegany County, New York, is pleased to announce a grant to the Cuba Historical Society for $4,000. This grant is made possible due to an anonymous gift to the Foundation designated for the Cuba Historical Society.
The “biggest little museum in Allegany County”, so claims Jack Nease of the Historical Society, will use the grant for their general operating expenses. These include operating a museum and information center and offering help to the extended community in genealogy research and other historical matters. This grant will enable the Historical Society to further its contribution to the community and to promote education and historical research here in Allegany County. The Foundation is pleased to support this organization.
"One's mistake turns out positive
for others"
Rita Roeske, Sherry Harmon, Norma Burdick, Louise Weatherby, ACAF Exec. Director Bob Christian & Fred Dailey, presenting check
Sometimes mistakes can turn into opportunities. That is just what happened to the residents at Wellsville Manor Care Center.
Recently it was discovered that the residents council had $318.30 more than they originally thought, and rather than spend it on themselves the residents wanted to give something back to Allegany County.
Robert Christian Executive Director of the Foundation was invited to share with the council how donated monies were used to benefit the residents of Allegany County. They then decided to give $300 to the Foundation to be divided equally between the Foundations SPCA Serving Allegany County endowment fund and the Allegany Fund which benefits children and others in the county.
This positive mistake not only benefited the people of Allegany County, but in turn benefited the residents of Wellsville Manor Care Center. Bob Christian will be returning to the Care Center in January to share his experiences while living in Africa. The residents of Wellsville Manor Care Center truly believe "you reap what you sow".
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Allegany County Area Foundation Makes Grant to the Youth Compeer Program
Belmont, NY – November 12, 2007 – Allegany County Area Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which seeks to encourage educational, social, cultural and civic projects benefiting the residents of Allegany County, New York, is pleased to announce a grant to the Youth Compeer Program for $500.
The Foundation’s grant of $500 will provide the resources to provide a field trip to the Rochester Seneca Zoo for the children in the program who have shown progress while being affiliated with the Compeer Program. The Youth Compeer program uses mentors to assist children and youth in developing appropriate social skills, exposure to recreational outings that they might not otherwise have, and to give their families respite.
The Youth Compeer Program is operated under the auspices of the Allegany County Mental Health Association and is the only social-recreational program in Allegany County that benefits emotionally disabled children.
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Allegany County Area Foundation
announces grant of $557.57
to the SPCA Serving Allegany County
Belmont, NY – October 25, 2007 – Allegany County Area Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which seeks to encourage educational, social, cultural and civic projects benefiting the residents of Allegany County, New York, is pleased to announce the presentation of a check to the SPCA Serving Allegany County for $557.57.
Allegany County Area Foundation is pleased to present a check of $557.57 that represents the annual earnings distribution from the SPCA Serving Allegany County Endowment Fund, held by the Foundation on behalf of the SPCA. The SPCA is able to count on a yearly earnings check to provide for their expenses. The SPCA Endowment Fund, established by concerned and caring citizens of Allegany County, is an example of the many varied endowment funds held by the Foundation. Other funds benefiting county residents include the Cuba Memorial Hospital, Scio Memorial Library, Andover Free Library and the Village of Andover Landscaping.
The SPCA fund and others are accepting additional contributions to increase the impact these organizations can have in our community. New endowment funds may be established to help other not-for-profit agencies. The Foundation is pleased to support beneficial programs throughout the county.
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Allegany County Area Foundation Announces 1st Annual Joe Presutti Courthouse Classic Golf Tournament raises $2,886 for scholarships.
Belmont, NY – September 15, 2007 – Allegany County Area Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which seeks to encourage educational, social, cultural and civic projects benefiting the residents of Allegany County, New York, is pleased to announce the results of the 1st Annual Joe Presutti Courthouse Classic Golf Tournament held at the Wellsville Country Club on September 8, 2007.
Allegany County Area Foundation is pleased to announce the Joseph C. & Elaine Niver Dwyer Cup was won by the team of Kevin Ross, Bill Ross, Matt Moretti & Don McCutcheon.
Photo: Left to Right: Greg Kayes, Club Pro, Don McCutcheon, Bill Ross, Robert P. Christian, Executive Director of Allegany County Area Foundation, Matt Moretti & Kevin Ross, Joseph C. & Elaine Niver Dwyer Cup Winners
In a field of 44 golfers, other winning teams included (adjusted gross) Steve Presutti, Mike Obuhanich, Dick Watkins, Jim Watson; (mixed) Peter Presutti Sr., Rosie Presutti, Pete Presutti, Jr., and Brandon Barrett; (women’s) Alice Stevens, Kitty Cretekos, Marty Fuller & Liz Harris. Proceeds from the annual tournament, in honor of Joe Presutti, will be used to provide scholarships to Allegany County residents. Joe, a strong advocate of education, believed in encouraging youth to pursue their dreams.
The Foundation wishes to thank all those who sponsored holes, made donations and volunteered their time to make this day a success;
Hole Sponsors- Richardson & Pullen, Attorneys
Judge & Gail Feeman
Dwyer, Black & Lyle, Attorneys
Chan & Karen Whitford
Richardson & Stout
Tammy & Rob Christman
Serra & Foggarty, Attorneys
Bill & Susan Fay
Linda Healy & Kris Stoll
Warren & Connie Emerson
Pulos & Rosell, Attorneys
Laine & Rod Pike
Carolyn Miller
Mary K. Presutti
Robert Hutter
Donors & Volunteers- County Clerks Office & DMV
Senator Cathy Young
Terri Ross
Jacob Presutti
Linda Healy & Kevin Dewey
Dick Watkins
Carissa Healy & Eric Knapp
Brad & Karen Reynolds
Ronnie Paffie
Rich & Sue Rawleigh
Sherri,Alan,Alexander
& Karleigh Presutti
Pat & Steve Presutti
Mike, Barb & Zoie Presutti
Mark, Linda, Corey & Brianna Presutti
Waneta Presutti
Pat Fogarty
Jim & Mary Jo McNinch
Coopertown Dreams Park
NBA Players:
Gilbert Arenas
Hakim Warrick
Wellsville Country Club Pro
Greg Kayes
and all the golfers
If you would like to add to the Joe Presutti Scholarship Fund, contact the Allegany County Area Foundation today. The Foundation welcomes tax-deductible gifts in any amount, including memorials to friends and loved ones. County residents are encouraged to remember the Foundation in their wills by making a specific bequest. In the 2007/08 fiscal year the Foundation will award over $220,000 in grants, including over 100 scholarships to county students and grants to local not-for-profit agencies that benefit all residents of Allegany County.
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Allegany County Area Foundation Announces Grant to the Home Care & Hospice of Western, NY of $500
Belmont, NY – August 31, 2007 – Allegany County Area Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which seeks to encourage educational, social, cultural and civic projects benefiting the residents of Allegany County, New York, is pleased to announce a grant to the Home Care & Hospice for $500.
Allegany County Area Foundation is pleased to announce a grant of $500 for the development and implementation of an electronic medical record system for all of the clinical staff: nurses, social workers, spiritual care providers and scheduler in Allegany County. The project will allow nurses, social workers and other clinicians to have instant access to their patients’ records. This is of particular importance after normal business hours. In hospice’s multi-disciplinary approach, social workers, spiritual care and bereavement coordinators play a vital role in developing a plan of care that meets all of a terminally ill patient’s needs. The Foundation is pleased to support this program.
If you would like to make a difference in your community by Leaving a Legacy, contact the Allegany County Area Foundation today. The Foundation welcomes tax-deductible gifts in any amount, including memorials to friends and loved ones. County residents are encouraged to remember the Foundation in their wills by making a specific bequest. In the 2007/08 fiscal year the Foundation will award over $220,000 in grants, including over 100 scholarships to county students and grants to local not-for-profit agencies that benefit all residents of Allegany County.
Photo: Left to Right: Robert P. Christian, Executive Director of Allegany County Area Foundation, Kelly A. Dickerson, Communications, Information & Marketing Director of Home Care & Hospice and Judy Hill, RN Care Coordinator of Home Care & Hospice
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