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JAMESTOWN, NY —  The community has once again come together in an extraordinary show of generosity during the 12th Annual Holiday Haul for the St. Susan Center. Despite battling extreme cold temperatures, donors and volunteers showed unwavering dedication, embodying the joy of the season and warming hearts with their generosity. Thanks to their efforts, the […]

JAMESTOWN, NY — The 12th Annual Holiday Haul, one of St. Susan Center’s largest and most impactful fundraisers, has officially begun. This beloved community tradition, which has collected over $160,000 and more than 140,000 pounds of canned goods over the past 11 years, ensures that the soup kitchen can stock its pantry and fund operations […]

(David Conklin, past President of Jamestown Business College; Sharon Hamilton, President of UCAN City Mission Board or Directors; Cherie Rowland, Director, St. Susan Center, and several UCAN/St. Susan Center Board Members gather to celebrate the historic building donation aimed at expanding vital services to combat homelessness in Jamestown, NY. Image by Melissa Paterniti.) JAMESTOWN, NY […]

Welcome the golden years with an active lifestyle that promotes both mental and physical wellness. As a senior, it is about getting engaged in activities that keep your mind sharp and improve your hygiene, as well as manage your stress and remain physically active. It is not only about managing illness but also about creating […]

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is thrilled to announce that the 24th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign has achieved a record-breaking total of $32,508, surpassing last year’s $26,693.15. Since its inception in 2000, the campaign has raised a remarkable $340,119.54 in donations for the St. Susan Center. “We are overwhelmed by this […]

JAMESTOWN, NY – The 25th annual Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign is underway, with major sponsors and volunteers celebrating the cause on May 2 at St. Susan Center, 31 Water Street, Jamestown. The BPU volunteers and others hope to raise at least $32,000 this year, to meet last year’s […]

JAMESTOWN, NY – The St. Susan Center celebrated a monumental moment Tuesday as they welcomed a generous donation of 40,000 pounds of food. A semi-truck laden with this bountiful donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints arrived this week in a remarkable act of generosity, spearheaded by Falconer, NY native Sam Ognibene, […]

JAMESTOWN, NY – The St. Susan Center is thrilled to announce the return of its much-anticipated 21st Annual Basket Fair fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, March 16, at the Fluvanna Community Church located at 3363 Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown, NY. This beloved community event kicks off at 11 a.m., inviting attendees to indulge […]

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Primitive Patriot Outdoors, Norton’s Custom Cuts, and the Venison Donation Coalition of WCNY Pantry Project for their generous support of St. Susan Center. Through their collaboration, these three organizations provided a vital donation of venison, enabling us to serve our guests for an entire day. Considering that St. Susan’s […]

St. Susan Center’s annual Holiday Haul achieved a remarkable success in 2023, raising an impressive $23,369.69, according to Executive Director Cherie Rowland. The financial impact, Rowland emphasized, is vital with funds contributing to essential expenses such as lighting, procuring supplies that may not be readily available, and supporting the salaries of the dedicated staff. The […]