vision | goals

The ACC FFW has been established as a resource that will provide financial assistance and open doors for women who seek continued betterment.

• To establish an endowed fund that will support the vision and mission of ACC FFW.

• To award individual and agency grants, on an annual basis, in direct proportion to our endowment, through a thorough review of applications.

• To promote philanthropy by and for women.

regional challenges

Poverty rate in the tri-county area is higher than state and national averages - % living in poverty:

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• Allegany:  16.5%

• Cattaraugus:  16.9%

• Chautauqua:  18.5%

• NYS:  15.1%

• US:  14.6%

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Source:  2019 New York State Annual Poverty Report