2016 – 1st 100 WWC

2016 – 1st 100 WWC

100 women, 1 hour brings $10,000, local impact Judy Wagley Special to the Herald Times The Petoskey News-Review Published 9:50 AM – March 7, 2016 GAYLORD — The Otsego County Community Foundation is looking for not just a few, but 100 good women, as it launches “One...
Community Partnerships Making a Difference

Community Partnerships Making a Difference

For individuals and families in Otsego County facing cancer and undergoing radiation treatment, transportation can be an added hardship. Petoskey is the nearest radiation treatment facility, requiring a 90-mile round trip for anywhere from 5 to 45 consecutive days....
Reflections from Dana Bensinger

Reflections from Dana Bensinger

Dear Friends,  Every year, I look forward to this moment as I sit down with my erasable pen and notebook and start to brainstorm key elements of this letter written to YOU.  Like every year, this letter is a reflection of the past 365 days and a preview...
Otsego Career Access Network Update

Otsego Career Access Network Update

In 2023, after years of behind-the-scenes work, the Otsego Career Access Network (OCAN) moved from the planning phase to the implementation phase of its program. Since its inception, the OCF has served as the anchor organization for OCAN. Earlier this year, OCAN was...

6 Tips to Maximize your Philanthropy

As 2023 ends and we celebrate the holiday season with friends and family, it is hard not to be grateful for the last year at the Otsego Community Foundation. Our programming and grants helped preserve Otsego County’s natural resources, assisted high school graduates...