CHAUTAUQUA OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.'s 2026 Community Needs Assessment is now available!
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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 August–October 2026
August 13, 2026
Community Conversations–
August 13, 2026VirtualAugust 19, 2026
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
August 19, 2026Laughlin Community Action CenterAugust 21, 2026
COI Offices ClosedAugust 21, 2026
August 28, 2026
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
August 28, 2026Connections NorthSeptember 7, 2026
Labor Day - Offices ClosedSeptember 7, 2026
September 9, 2026
CODI Board Meeting–
September 9, 2026Laughlin Community Action CenterSeptember 16, 2026
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
September 16, 2026Laughlin Community Action CenterSeptember 25, 2026
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
September 25, 2026Connections NorthOctober 12, 2026
Columbus/Indigenous Day - Offices ClosedOctober 12, 2026
October 21, 2026
Jamestown Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
October 21, 2026Laughlin Community Action CenterOctober 30, 2026
Dunkirk Section 8 Waitlist Sign-up–
October 30, 2026Connections North