Gebbie Foundation’s Strategic Focus

The strategic focus of Gebbie Foundation is to rejuvenate downtown Jamestown through economic development to make it an attractive place to work,
live, shop, and visit. This shall be done by leveraging financial
and human resources through collaboration, cooperation, and partnership.
To this end, continued support of the Urban Plan via selected contributions
and commitment of staff time to those organizations/entities whose
mission supports the plan’s implementation shall be prioritized.

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Historic Mission Statement
The Gebbie Foundation’s mission is to is to support appropriate charitable
and humanitarian programs to improve the quality of life, primarily
in Chautauqua County, by focusing on:

Children/Youth/Education
Provide opportunities to young children and families for growth and learning; to encourage them to become productive citizens; assist those interested in extending their education; and provide funding to enhance educational programs.

Arts
Provide the community the opportunity to expand its knowledge, appreciation, and participation in the arts, while improving the quality of various programs.

Human Services
Provide funding for programs responding to individual needs with special
attention to those who suffer from social, economic or cultural deprivation.

Community Development
Provide assistance in maintaining, preserving, and enhancing
our economic, health, and environmental assets.

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