Special to the OBSERVER
Juneteenth volunteers and supporters gather following another successful âTaste of the Southâ community fundraiser last Friday evening.
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation announced today that it has a newly created fund, The Juneteenth Endowment Fund.
“After 25 years of work, we are so excited to have the seeds of permanent funding and support planted with the creation of the Juneteenth Endowment Fund at the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation,” said Loretta Slaton Torain and Sandra Lewis. Torain is the chair of Juneteenth of Northern Chautauqua County, and Lewis is the Finance Chair for the organization.
“The creation of the Fund is a testament to the many people in our community who have worked to ensure our annual Juneteenth celebration, remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. each year, provide scholarships, and promote racial justice and equality in our community. We want to grow the Fund and share its benefits within ou