Back row: Kim Harrison (secretary to DSS commissioner) Stacey Santee (DSS Caseworker), Erin Whitcomb (DSS Commissioner) Michelle Lynch (DSS Caseworker), Julia Witherell (DSS First Deputy Commissioner)
Front :Jennifer Latimer (DSS Caseworker), Kristin LaCroix (DSS Caseworker, Ashley Smith CCRW President, and Keira VanDamme (DSS caseworker)
From CCRW,
Olean, New York November 14, 2024. On Wednesday afternoon, several members of the Cattaraugus County Republican Women’s group donated dozens of items for foster children in need within the County. Many of the items included were baby gates, bottles, wipes, sleep sacks, card and board games, gift cards, earbuds, clothing and much more.
Cattaraugus County Republican Women (“CCRW”) was established in 2022. Cattaraugus County Republican Women is a chapter affiliate of the New York State Federation of Republican Women (“NYSFRW”) and the National Federation of Republican Women (“NFRW”). One of the many objectives of CCRW is promoting the principles of the Republican Party with a strong focus on community service activities. In 2023, CCRW donated cookies to multiple nursing homes in the County on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. In November of 2023, CCRW also donated many items to the Cattaraugus County Veteran’s Service Agency. CCRW President Ashley Smith, also the County Attorney for Cattaraugus County, encourages any Cattaraugus County woman interested in Republican fellowship to join the Club and noted that “the Club’s membership is open to any woman who believes in the philosophy of the Republican Party and supports the objectives and policies of the organization, which include community service to our citizens of the County.” Women interested in joining CCRW should contact the organization at 716-353-2942 or cattcorepublicanwomen@outlook.com
