ACAF Grants Help Opportunities Grow at Fillmore Powerhouse

The Fillmore Youth Powerhouse provides free meals, recreation, tutoring, and hands-on activities for local youth with ACAF grant support. Fresh vegetables straight from the garden. Basketball games outside. Homework help after school. Summer days filled with recreation and free lunches. Homemade pizza sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil grown mere steps away. At the Fillmore […]

ACAF Leverage Funds Support Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Allegany County

First Leverage Fund Award provides local match to expand early literacy opportunities for children across Allegany County. Thousands of young children across Allegany County will continue receiving free books in their mailboxes each month thanks to a new $35,000 grant awarded to Ardent Solutions through the Allegany County Area Foundation’s (ACAF) first Leverage Fund Grant […]

United Way, David A. Howe Public Library to Host Volunteer Fair April 21

United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties (UWCAC), in partnership with the David A. Howe Public Library, is hosting a volunteer fair on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the David A. Howe Public Library in Wellsville. This free event invites community members to explore volunteer opportunities with several local organizations to help […]

Cuba Ambulance Service Welcomes 2026 With New Powered Stretchers Funded by Community Support

The Town of Cuba Ambulance Service is welcoming 2026 with a major equipment upgrade aimed at improving patient care and protecting first responders. Thanks to generous community support, Cuba Ambulance has purchased two new powered stretchers – often referred to as Stryker Power Cots – for use in its ambulances. These stretchers feature a battery-powered […]

Changing of the Guards

If you’ve ever been to a Balloon Rally, a State or County Fair, a Strawberry Festival or any event like it, you probably don’t realize the ridiculous number of volunteer hours it takes to make those events a reality. And, more importantly, you may not realize that the people behind the scenes, the people who […]