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In 2024, the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) revitalized our approach to partnering with local businesses. We redesigned the Corporate Partner Program to make an even greater impact in Otsego County. Originally launched as an event sponsorship for Extreevaganza, the...
This month, we highlight The Long Range Success Fund (LRSF) of the OCF. The LRSF is a donor advised fund (DAF) that was established in November of 2023 by an anonymous donor. A DAF allows the donor(s) to be actively involved in grantmaking while streamlining...
Edward Jones has long been a valued partner of the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF). Over the years, their associates have contributed by serving on OCF committees, the board of directors, and as event ambassadors. In the fall of 2023, local Edward Jones branch...
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...
As part of our mission to Activate Generosity for a Strong Community, the Otsego Community Foundation strives to make giving back a streamlined process. We know you love your community and have causes that matter to you. It is our job to connect you to what matters to...
If you have lived in Gaylord for any length of time, you may have crossed paths with Mary Seger. Mary moved to Gaylord forty years ago as a young RN to start her career at Otsego Memorial Hospital. After returning to school for an advanced degree, Mary has served this...
This month, we proudly highlight the Crossroads Industries, Inc. Fund of the OCF. This fund was established in 2000 as a Designated Fund to support Crossroads Industries, Inc., a 501(c)3 serving our Otsego County neighbors. Designated Funds are established for the...
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...
This month, we are highlighting the Arts and Culture Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF). The Arts and Culture Fund is a Field of Interest Fund, which allows donors to support various nonprofits focused on a particular area of interest. Field of Interest...
August is National Make a Will Month and an incredible opportunity to support your favorite nonprofits. You’ve likely already worked with your advisors to establish an estate plan, including a will and even a trust. Still, this is a good time of year to review your...
Sue Jordan has always taken care of her neighbors. Even as a little girl living downstate, she shoveled her elderly neighbors’ driveways. “I like to do things for other people,” Sue says. Her generosity and sense of service show up to this day. Sue still makes sure...
The 100 Youth Who Care event on February 10th gave the youth who attended a voice in local philanthropy. 90 youths ages 10-19 attended this event at the Otsego County Library, organized by the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Otsego Community Foundation. “100...