Charity

The United Way of Chautauqua County is nearing the halfway point of its 2024 fundraising drive, and community assistance is still essential to achieving the $1.8 million target that will support essential local programs (WNY News Now).The United Ways of Chautauqua County (UWCC) is currently halfway through its 2024 Fundraising Campaign and is mobilizing community support to meet this year's lofty $1.8 million goal, all of which will stay local and be used to support meaningful initiatives in the county. As the first countywide campaign of the recently combined United Ways of Chautauqua County, the 2024 Fundraising Campaign is historic with an emphasis on growing community impact in the years to come.UWCC employees have been working diligently since the campaign began in September to showca...

(WNY News Now) As wildfires ravage communities, Attorney General Letitia James warns of potential frauds that rely on compassion and advises New Yorkers to exercise caution while making charitable contributions.NEW YORK As wildfires fueled by dry, windy conditions continue to burn across New York and adjoining states, New York Attorney General Letitia James offered advice to residents of the state who want to contribute relief efforts. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) urges everyone to take precautions to make sure they are contributing to reputable charitable organizations and cautions New Yorkers about scam charities that try to exploit their worries.Attorney General James remarked, "It is encouraging to see so many New Yorkers eager to help as we witness the devastating impact...