The Resource Center

The Resource Center has been supporting people with disabilities in Chautauqua County for almost 60 years.  It was through the efforts of volunteers – parents who wanted better lives for their children with disabilities, aligned with community activists who believed that people with disabilities deserved the same opportunities as everyone else – that led to the creation of The Resource Center in 1958.  Volunteers have remained an important part of The Resource Center.  If you have a desire to improve the lives of others, The Resource Center has volunteer opportunities for you.  You could teach arts and crafts to people at one of our day programs in Jamestown and Dunkirk, or spend time reading or sharing your hobby with someone who lives in one of the 30 homes that The Resource Center operates throughout Chautauqua County.  By volunteering at The Resource Center, you’ll be giving yourself an invaluable gift – the satisfaction of knowing that your kindness has made a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

The mission of The Resource Center is to support individuals with disabilities and other challenges in achieving maximum independence, contributing to their community, experiencing life-long growth, and enjoying quality of life