The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau is pleased to announce that this week’s Youth of the Week is Breanna Byroads. Breanna is the daughter of Randy and Schavon Byroads and is a senior at Ellicottville Central School.Breanna was nominated by her Youth Court mentor, who shared, “I am nominating Breanna for the Youth Citizenship Award because, having…
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau is pleased to announce that the first featured Youth of the Week for the 2026–2027 school year is Jazmyne Brantley. Jazmyne is the great-granddaughter of John and Karol Long and is a senior at Olean High School.Jazmyne was nominated for this recognition by the Olean High School Family Engagement Counselor, who…
The Cattaraugus County Department of Aging & Youth is excited to announce that State-Funded Youth Development and Sports Grants of up to $50,000 are now available and Not-for-Profit and Community-Based Organizations Are Encouraged to Apply!The Youth Development Program Application is accepting applications until August 15, 2026.Types of…
The Cattaraugus County Department of Aging & Youth is excited to announce that State-Funded Youth Development and Sports Grants of up to $50,000 are now available and Not-for-Profit and Community-Based Organizations Are Encouraged to Apply!
The Youth Development Program Application is accepting applications until September 1, 2025 (…
Providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be stressful and isolating, but support groups can help you connect and learn from others in the same position.
Join us the Third Thursday of the month from 1pm - 2pm at the Cattaraugus County Dept. of the Aging at 3 E. Main St. Allegany, NY 14706
To register, please visit www.alz…
Are you a caregiver age 18+?
Then this event is for you!
Come join other Caregivers to learn how to help support you support your loved ones.
Where: Ellicottville Memorial Library, 6499 Maples Road, Ellicottville, NY 14731
When: Wednesday, April 16th, 10:30 am-12pm
Thursday, April 17th, 10:30 am-12pm
Wednesday, April 23rd,…
Do you....
Perform housework for someone?
Help them shop for food?
Help them bathe or get dressed?
Drive them to appointments?
Get up at night to make sure they are safe?
Pick up their medications?
Feel stressed?
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have…
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging/NY Connects is currently developing a 4-year plan and is seeking information regarding the needs, concerns and problems facing the citizens of our county. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please complete the following survey and return as soon as possible. You may have also received an automated call,…
Please join us at our Annual RSVP Gala to celebrate our 50th Anniversary!
When: August 15th, 2024
Where: West Valley Volunteer Hose Banquet Hall
Address: 9085 NY-240, West Valley, NY 14171
We hope to see you there to help us celebrate our Volunteers!
The Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging’s Senior Wellness and Nutrition Program needs your help. If you have just one hour, once a week that you can give to your community, you will help us keep a homebound senior citizen safe and fed! We are currently looking for volunteers in the Delevan area.
Meals on Wheels are delivered before…
The Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center opens July 15 as the first of its kind in the region. The new Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center is the area’s first-ever walk-in mental health clinic for young people up to the age of 18, who can show up with no prior appointment to get care. The…
The Cattaraugus County Center in Little Valley, NY will be closed to the public from July 18 to July 19 for repairs due to a water line break. The County Center will be reopening on July 22, 2024.
In the meantime some services are available at our other County offices:
All NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)-related services will be handled…
Often unreported, elder abuse takes forms such as physical violence, financial exploitation, neglect, and spiritual and emotional abuse. Join us in your community to learn how you can identify and fight elder abuse.
All events are at 11:15sm at the senior dining site.
Portvile 6/5 - 14 Temple Street
South Dayton 6/11 - 327 Pine Street…
As criminals become technologically advanced and increasingly aggressive in their tactics, it is more important than ever for seniors to remain educated and vigilant about financial fraud.
In an effort to help prevent seniors from becoming victims of fraud, a group of local law enforcement agencies, M&T Bank Financial Crimes Unit, and AARP…
As an older adult, how would you rate the overall quality of life in your community?
Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging seeks your feedback. We are partnering with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) on NYSOFA’s Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults.
If you are 60+, please respond today to help inform future state…
