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Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States. This May, the OCF joins other organizations and individuals who are committed to raising awareness of and erasing the stigma around mental illness. Supporting mental health, which...
The OCF is excited to introduce our new Corporate Partner Program! Historically, our Corporate Partner Program has been an annual event sponsorship for Extreevaganza that is held each December. We wanted to create an opportunity for community minded businesses to...
The Otsego Community Foundation is pleased to announce that we have recently received accreditation with Community Foundations National Standards®. This accreditation, signified by the Seal shown here, indicates that the OCF meets the highest standards for...
Since 2016, the OCF has held an annual 100+ Women Who Care event to support the important work of Otsego County nonprofits. The annual one-hour event has awarded $125,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the event attendees. It is an impactful,...
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...
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...
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....
The Otsego Community Foundation scholarship application is open until March 6, 2024, for any high school senior attending one of the four local high schools—Johannesburg-Lewiston, Gaylord, Vanderbilt, and St. Mary’s. There are 12 scholarships managed through the OCF,...
The Otsego Community Foundation turns 30 this year! As part of our year-long celebration, we are combing through the archives to get a better understanding of where we started and how far we have come. We are adding this Through the Archives feature to the monthly...
As winter progresses, most of us seek refuge and comfort from the elements in our warm homes, surrounded by family and friends. A basic need we may take for granted. Many of our Otsego County neighbors are not as fortunate; secure housing is just out of reach. This is...
We ended 2023 with a bang at the Otsego Community Foundation. What a year! The generosity of this community was evident with the tremendous success of Extreevaganza and year-end giving. Thank you for entrusting us as your philanthropic partner. As 2024 gets underway,...
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...