Kennie L. Campbell Scholarship Fund Honors Area Man
The Kennie L. Campbell Scholarship Fund will be awarded in 2025 through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s monthly Workforce Development Scholarship process.
“Thanks to a growing number of donors, we have a dedicated pool of funds to support shorter term job training and certification programs,” said Michelle Tambascio, the foundation’s scholarship officer.
Kennie Campbell never sought the spotlight. Suzanne, his wife of 45 years put it best, “he didn’t toot his own horn.” According to those who knew him well, Campbell was humble, thoughtful, and kind. He could often be found working on something for a friend, neighbor, or loved one. Upon his passing, Suzanne visited the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to explore options to remember Campbell by giving back to the community. After hearing about the impact that workforce development scholarships have, Mrs. Campbell said she knew that was the right fit. She established the Kennie L. Campbell Scholarship Fund to support job training and certification opportunities for local residents.
Campbell spent his career in the telecommunications field, where he worked both locally and throughout the region. He was known as somewhat reserved and unassuming, but he loved wearing colorful Crocs, tie-dyed pocketed t-shirts and suspenders that doubled as tape measures.
“This scholarship is for people who want to get further in their career and enjoy working with their hands,” Mrs. Campbell said. “Kennie made a living with hands-on work, and this scholarship will help others do the same. Our family and friends have really stepped forward to make this Fund something that honors Kennie and I am so pleased to be able to do that for him.”
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation administers more than 700 endowments. For more information on the funds held at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, visit www.crcfonline.org or contact Lisa Lynde, donor services officer at 716-661-3390 or email llynde@crcfonline.org.
