The Tornado Response Fund (TRF) of the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) was established to provide a centralized opportunity for donors to invest in disaster relief efforts and a support mechanism for nonprofit organizations responding to the crisis. Our goal is to...
August is National Make A Will Month

August is National Make A Will Month

Most of us spend August trying to squeeze in a few more summer activities. However, August is also “National Make A Will” month and is an incredible opportunity for you to support your favorite nonprofits. When you remember the Community Foundation in your estate...
Marathon, Not a Sprint

Marathon, Not a Sprint

For the past 7 weeks, in an effort to stay grounded and not burn out, we keep reminding each other “this is a marathon, not a sprint.” This morning I spent some time processing this phrase and thinking about how it applies to disaster...
A closer look at the OCF and the OCUW

A closer look at the OCF and the OCUW

The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) and Otsego County United Way (OCUW) have worked closely together for the past two years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the tornado that impacted our community on May 20, 2022, our efforts have united even more. For...
Volunteer Spotlight: Cindy Pushman

Volunteer Spotlight: Cindy Pushman

We couldn’t do our work without the generous and tireless support of our volunteers. This month’s volunteer spotlight features Cindy Pushman, a valuable six-year veteran of our grant committee. “Cindy is a great asset on the Grant Committee. Her knowledge of social...