New ACAF Grant Available for Cuba-Rushford Students

Shirley J. Weatherly

Trudy Capitani was instrumental in creating the Shirley J. Weatherly Memorial Grant Fund.  This fund will provide financial support for students with a physical disability graduating from the Cuba-Rushford High School.
The Shirley J. Weatherly Memorial Grant Application is available online or applicants may contact: director@alleganycountyareafoundation.org.  Applications must be reeceived by January 31st of each year.
Shirley J. Weatherly passed away in 2017 in Horseheads, NY.  Born on November 22, 1954 in Cuba, NY she was the daughter of Kenneth and Neva Benham Weatherly.  Shirley worked for Chemung County BOCES in the accounting Department. She enjoyed reading, going to plays and especially enjoyed her family and her cats.  Her family and friends will remember her as a hard worker, and how she never let her physical disability stop her from achieving her goals.
The Allegany County Area Foundation holds assets of over 9.4 million dollars.  The endowed funds continue to grow in perpetuity to enrich and improve the lives of Allegany County people.  If you would like more information on how you can provided a legacy of hope and good will in our community, please contact the Allegany County Area Foundation at 585-808-8444 or send an e-mail to: director@alleganycountyareafoundation.org.