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NEWSLETTER
“The Community” is the official newsletter for Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. and Chautauqua Opportunities for Development, Inc. It is published quarterly and distributed to partners, funders and community members.
Employment
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SERVICES
COI & CODI MISSION STATEMENTS
COI
leading the fight against poverty by mobilizing resources and creating partnerships to promote empowerment, economic independence, and opportunities.
Helping People… Changing Lives
CODI
leading the fight against poverty by mobilizing resources and creating partnerships to promote and create economic independence through business development opportunities.
Helping Businesses… Creating Opportunities
Proud Member of:
New York State Community Action Association
National Community Action Foundation
National Community Action Partnership
Upcoming Events
Events in October–December 2026
October 12, 2026
Columbus/Indigenous Day - Offices ClosedOctober 12, 2026
October 21, 2026
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
October 21, 2026Laughlin Community Action CenterOctober 30, 2026
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
October 30, 2026Connections NorthNovember 11, 2026
Veterans' Day - Offices ClosedNovember 11, 2026
November 12, 2026
Community Conversations–
November 12, 2026VirtualNovember 18, 2026
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
November 18, 2026Laughlin Community Action CenterNovember 25, 2026
Early Closing - Thanksgiving–
November 25, 2026November 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday - Offices ClosedNovember 26, 2026 – November 27, 2026
November 27, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday - Offices ClosedNovember 26, 2026 – November 27, 2026
November 30, 2026
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
November 30, 2026Connections NorthDecember 9, 2026
CODI Board Meeting (Virtual)–
December 9, 2026December 16, 2026
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
December 16, 2026Laughlin Community Action CenterDecember 24, 2026
Christmas Eve - Offices Close at 12pm–
December 24, 2026December 25, 2026
Christmas Day - Offices ClosedDecember 25, 2026
December 28, 2026
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
December 28, 2026Connections NorthDecember 31, 2026
New Year's Eve - Offices Close at 12pm–
December 31, 2026