Curious about 100+ Women Who Care? At this annual event, over one hundred women meet for one hour and agree to donate $100 each to a local charity or charities that are nominated by and voted on by the membership. That means over $10,000 is invested in local charities...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Nowicki
We couldn’t do the work we do without the generous and tireless support from our volunteers. This month’s volunteer spotlight features Janet Nowicki, a valuable ambassador for two of our premier events, 100+ Women Who Care and Extreevaganza. “Janet is a person who...
Donation Beer to Benefit the Doug R. Madden Fund
Did you know drinking beer can benefit your community? Starting on March 18th, what would have been Doug Madden's 80th birthday, Snowbelt Brewing Company (132 W Main St) will donate $1.00 of every pint sold of Bodacious Bohemian, a German Pilsner, brewed with the...
Announcing the Otsego Christian School Fund
Don Matz has a real love for Otsego Christian School. Over the years, he has shared his time, talent and treasure with the little school located in Gaylord. An engineer by trade, Don helped design the school and has spent countless hours using his handiness to build,...
Volunteer Spotlight: Cherie Nutter
The OCF is blessed to have over 60 volunteers a year donate their time and talent to help advance our mission: “activate generosity for a strong community.” Cherie Nutter is one of our valuable volunteers. Cherie is currently serving as the Board Vice Chair as...
Valentine’s Day Project by Up North Impact
Get together and give together! That's exactly what we did at our first event of 2022. While enjoying friends, dinner and drinks, we made over 30 Valentines for Otsego County seniors in assisted living complexes. It was a fun way to share Up North Impact’s mission as...
Extreevaganza: Record Breaking Number Raised
If you made a donation, were a corporate partner, volunteered, or attended Extreevaganza either in person or virtually, THANK YOU. With your generosity, a record $115,000 was raised during this philanthropic evening that benefits the Otsego Community Foundation. In...
This is Recovery…
A year ago we welcomed 2021 with open arms. Realistically, we knew all the challenges of 2020 wouldn't instantly disappear. However, there was a glimmer of hope that with the turning of the calendar, the uncertainties would be in the shadows of new light. Our year-end...
Six Ways to Make Your Giving Count Before 2021 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 six ways to make the most of your year-end giving: 1....
Making Christmas Wishes Come True
Our team at the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) has the very special privilege of working with some of the area’s most generous people, assisting with their local philanthropy. “Most people know OCF grants touch many lives. But what is more on the down low is...
Grant Seekers Information Session
There will be a Grant Seekers information session at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, January 4th, in person in the upstairs meeting room of the Otsego County Library or via Zoom. This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering...
Youth Shotgun Program a Success
This summer, twelve Otsego County youths ages 11-16 participated in the the first Youth Shotgun Program at the Northland Sportsmen’s Club, funded by the Mark Brown Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation. The Mark Brown Fund was established by Mark's friend Elese...









