Bill Corkill

The Community Grant Program has new dates and new guidelines! Through listening to our partners, including funders and nonprofits, we are making some changes to simplify the process for all. Since 2015, The Otsego Community Foundation has administered the Community...

Your story and work are unique and important. If you have received a grant from OCF, people want to hear about it! We invite you to share updates, milestones, and challenges at any time with our team as we are excited to learn about the progress of the project. We...

SBA is trying to make sure people across Otsego County are aware of the federal disaster loan program that was activated for recovery for the ice storm. FRIDAY, Aug. 8, is the deadline to apply for a federal disaster loan for physical damages from the ice storm. The...

In this edition of Foundation Matters, we shine our OCF Volunteer Spotlight on Board Member and Finance Committee member Merisa Campbell. Merisa has lived in Northern Michigan since 1998, after meeting her husband Linc Campbell. The two share three adult...

August is Make-A-Will Month, serving as a crucial reminder for individuals to create or update their wills. Surprisingly, only one-third of U.S. adults currently have a will, often citing time constraints or a perceived lack of necessity. However, regardless of one’s...

Hi! I’m DeLayni Brown and I’m so excited to introduce myself as the OCF Program Manager. I am a born and raised Otsego County resident so my name may not be new to all of you. I graduated from Gaylord High School in 2021 where I did my best to be involved with...

We are excited to highlight Alex Hughes in our OCF Volunteer Spotlight. Alex is part of the Grant Committee and has served for three years. He is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and moved to Otsego County in December of 2008 after being hired by Kevin...

As a graduating senior and dedicated member of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), Noah has spent the past few years making a meaningful impact on his community. YAC, a program of the Otsego Community Foundation, brings together student representatives from local high...

And the Winners Are… We're thrilled to share the results from this year's 100+ Women Who Care event! Thanks to the collective generosity of the incredible women who showed up, voted, and gave, two amazing local nonprofits are walking away with meaningful support:...

When the ice storm hit Northern Michigan, it did more than knock out power. It disrupted daily life, isolated neighbors, and placed intense demands on the very people and organizations our communities rely on.  These are the moments when the strength of community...

In partnership with Rotary Charities, the Fry Foundation and eight other Community Foundations serving Northern Michigan, we are so excited to announce our 2025-2026 Leadership Learning Lab (LLL). We hope that you will join us for a year of learning, connection...