A new fund created in memory of a former TRC dentist will support the provision of dental services to people with disabilities. The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc., have established the Dr. John Vona “Smile” Fund thanks to a $15,000 donation from Dr. Vona’s children (Linda Hart, Dr. David Vona, Sandy Stewart, and Daniel Vona). The fund is named in
Last year’s winning design was created by Lizzy Ball. Area high school students can put their artistic talents to use by participating in a contest to design the logo for the 2025 Laurel Memorial Run and Walk. The person who designs the winning entry will receive a $50 gift card to a business of their choosing. Laurel Run was started in 1997 by Wayne and Ela
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union (SCFCU) recently announced it had renewed its $15,000 corporate sponsorship contribution to The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc., a Jamestown-based non-profit organization that works with The Resource Center to support people with disabilities and other socioeconomic challenges in Chautauqua County. As a corp
WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle takes place October 18
September 25, 2024
An entertaining event that supports people with disabilities returns when the eighth Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle is held Friday, October 18. The event takes place at the Celoron Legion, located at the corner of Fairmount and Jackson avenues. The doors will open at 6:00, and the show will start at about 8:00. Admission is $20. Patrons must be 21 yea
The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc., will pair two of their popular events when the Sprout Film Festival and Step Up for Autism take place Wednesday, September 25, at The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Third Street in Jamestown. The Sprout Film Festival features 11 short films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with intelle
Dory Matwijkow is devoted to her son Austin, who is on the autism spectrum. And Dory is grateful for the supports The Resource Center provides Austin. For the fifth consecutive year, Dory will combine those two passions at her Step Up for Autism fund-raiser in Grand Island. The event will be held Saturday, October 5, in Beaver Island State Park, at the pavil
