On Thursday, November 21st the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) kicked off their first cyberbullying outreach presentation at Gaylord Middle School (GMS). Why was this outreach presentation so important? During the last youth needs survey, the youth of Otsego County...
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Community Grant Program Hosting Grant Seekers Information Session
There will be a grant seekers information session at 4:00 pm on Monday, January 6th, at the Otsego County Library (700 S. Otsego). This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering submitting an application to the 2020...
Your Year End Giving Makes a Difference
Five ways to make your giving count before 2019 ends Now is a great time for giving. When you make a donation by December 31st to the Otsego Community Foundation, you aren’t just giving money—you’re creating positive impact that makes Otsego County better. Here are...
Grants in Action: 22 2 None
22 2 None THEIR MISSION: To stop the inconceivable number of veterans who take their own lives by reaching out, searching for, and supporting those who have sacrificed themselves both physically and mentally for this country, and now fight a daily inner battle with...
Sneak Peek into Extreevaganza Starry, Starry Night
December 6th is just around the corner and the Extreevaganza committee is working hard to make this year’s event fun-filled, sensational and philanthropic. We have been getting inquiries into what can be expected with the move back to Otsego Resort, the co-host...
The 2020 Census at a Glance
Please join us at the next Nonprofit Exchange (NPX) on Wednesday, November 13th at 8:00 am at the Otsego Community Foundation. This months topic is the 2020 Census. Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place. The U.S. Census Bureau is the federal...
YAC Receives $5,000 Grant from T-Mobile to Address Cyberbullying Issue
What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats and mean, aggressive, or rude texts, tweets, posts, or messages all count. So does posting personal information, pictures, or videos...
Where Are They Now? YAC Alumnus Josh Moody
Joshua Moody Year Graduated: 2017 (Early College program until 2018) School: Gaylord High School, North Central Michigan College. Current student at Central Michigan University. What was your favorite part about YAC? Working with a great group of fun, passionate...
Snowbelt Brewing Company Donation Beer to Benefit the Otsego Community Foundation
Did you know that drinking beer can benefit your community? Throughout the month of October, Snowbelt Brewing Company (132 W. Main St.) will donate $1.00 of every print sold of its popular Downtown Pumpkin Brown original recipe to benefit the Otsego Community...
Grant in Action: Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance (OCCWA)
The mission of the Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance (OCCWA) is to inform, educate and provide resources to support citizens of Otsego County as they raise safe and healthy children. They provide information and resources about infant safe sleep, first aid and...
Volunteer Spotlight: Dennis Keck
What enticed you to volunteer with OCF? I think working with the community schools created a natural opportunity for me to become involved with OCF. My job allows me to connect with the community and our needs daily. I believe in the mission of OCF – of...
From Dream to Reality: Gaylord Community Field Fund
The Gaylord Community Field, spearheaded by the Quarterback Club and several partners, including 158 donors, came together recently to turn a long-time dream into a reality. The Gaylord Community Field Fund was established on December 6, 2017 with the purpose to build...