Community Needs
The 2023 Community Needs Assessment is here! The assessment looks at the factors that impact the needs of Chautauqua County residents, including housing, health, child care, employment, and more.
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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
Search our current employment opportunities. COI is an equal opportunity employer.
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 May–July 2025
May 8, 2025 (1 event)
Community Conversations–
May 8, 2025Community Conversations are meetings that provide a regular forum for communitycation between COI and the community.
May 21, 2025 (1 event)
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
May 21, 2025Sign-ups are held between the hours of 8:30 am -12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on the specified dates.
The following information must be available at the time of application sign-up:
- Must provide social security numbers for all household members.
- Must know the amount of your annual income.
Laughlin Community Action CenterMay 30, 2025 (1 event)
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
May 30, 2025Sign-ups are held between the hours of 8:30 am -12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on the specified dates.
The following information must be available at the time of application sign up:
- Must provide social security numbers for all household members.
- Must know the amount of your annual income.
Connections NorthJune 11, 2025 (1 event)
CODI Board Meeting–
June 11, 2025Connections NorthJune 18, 2025 (1 event)
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
June 18, 2025Sign-ups are held between the hours of 8:30 am -12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on the specified dates.
The following information must be available at the time of application sign-up:
- Must provide social security numbers for all household members.
- Must know the amount of your annual income.
Laughlin Community Action CenterJune 27, 2025 (1 event)
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
June 27, 2025Sign-ups are held between the hours of 8:30 am -12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on the specified dates.
The following information must be available at the time of application sign up:
- Must provide social security numbers for all household members.
- Must know the amount of your annual income.
Connections NorthJuly 16, 2025 (1 event)
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
July 16, 2025Sign-ups are held between the hours of 8:30 am -12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on the specified dates.
The following information must be available at the time of application sign-up:
- Must provide social security numbers for all household members.
- Must know the amount of your annual income.
Laughlin Community Action CenterJuly 25, 2025 (1 event)
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
July 25, 2025Sign-ups are held between the hours of 8:30 am -12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on the specified dates.
The following information must be available at the time of application sign up:
- Must provide social security numbers for all household members.
- Must know the amount of your annual income.
Connections North