MAYVILLE — Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation (CHRIC) will be celebrating NeighborWorks Week from May 23 through June 7. During these weeks, the NeighborWorks network celebrates how organizations and residents work together to create opportunities, strengthen neighborhoods, and build a better future for all.

CHRIC will be hosting a celebratory community gathering on Saturday, June 6, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Lake Chautauqua Memorial VFW Post 8647, 10 Memorial Drive.

There will be a Chicken BBQ starting at Noon located outside at the pavilion. Tickets for the Chicken BBQ are $12.

Two Towns Classic Rock Band will be performing live starting at 1 p.m. Two Towns is a classic rock band focusing on popular songs of the 60s to the 90s that feature strong vocal harmonies and outstanding musicianship. Band members include Frank Beach, lead vocalist and bass; Deane Patterson, lead guitarist and vocalist; Kristin Britz, lead vocalist and guitar; Nancy Dietzen, drummer and lead vocalist. All who have graciously donated their time to this event, and we are most thankful and appreciative to them.

This celebration is open to the public on a first come first serve basis and will provide an opportunity for everyone throughout the region to join us for a day of fun for a great cause and to learn all about what CHRIC does for Chautauqua County and its residents!

For more information about this event contact CHRIC at 716-753-4650 or go to www.chric.org.

The event will promote both CHRIC and NeighborWorks, celebrate NeighborWorks Week, and help educate the community about lead hazards. We will offer free games and prizes for children, to promote lead safety and share CHRIC’s other services with the public. There will also be a basket raffle, and you can take a chance to win a Cooler of Fun!

“Creating Homes, Building America” reflects our belief that when we invest in housing, we invest in people — and when people thrive, communities thrive.

NeighborWorks America has more than 47 years of impact. Chartered by Congress in 1978, NeighborWorks America supports nearly 250 network organizations through grants, training and partnerships that create safe, affordable housing and promote community well-being.

NeighborWorks America brings national resources to local communities.Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation & Improvement Corporation (CHRIC) has proudly served Chautauqua County for 48 years. Our programs help residents achieve financial stability, access affordable housing, and build strong, resilient communities. It is CHRIC’s Mission to “Promote Neighborhood Stabilization, Community Revitalization, and Economic Development through projects and partnerships that positively impact Chautauqua County and its residents.”

More information about these agencies can be found on their websites at: NeighborWorks® America www.nw.org and CHRIC’s www.chric.org

For 48 years, CHRIC has been improving the housing stock of Chautauqua County and the living conditions of its low-income residents. As a chartered NeighborWorks® organization, we provide leadership in strengthening communities and creating affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income families.

Over the past five years alone, CHRIC has created 348 New Homeowners, has counseled 1081 in Financial Literacy, Repaired or Rehabbed 798 owner-occupied homes, developed or preserved 184 rental homes, assisted 2,404 families in Chautauqua County, provided 745 volunteer hours, and provided a total of direct investment of $30,136,806 in Chautauqua County.