START Collaborative Governs Disaster Long Term Recovery Group

START Collaborative Governs Disaster Long Term Recovery Group

GAYLORD, M.I., May 28, 2025- Otsego County is too familiar that disaster recovery can be a protracted process. The START (Services, Tools, Assistance, Resources, and Talents) Collaborative is working for the humanitarian component of ice storm recovery to be timely...
OCAN Receives MCAN Flagship Award 

OCAN Receives MCAN Flagship Award 

In November, Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) honored college access and success champions from across the state at its 13th annual conference. The 2024 College Access Impact Awards recognized fourteen people and organizations that are positively impacting...
December Volunteer Spotlight–Joe Lawless

December Volunteer Spotlight–Joe Lawless

Extreevaganza season is upon us, so it is fitting that our December Volunteer Spotlight shines on the incomparable Joe Lawless. This year, Joe is Extreevaganza co-chair with Janet Nowicki. He has been a part of Extreevaganza for four years. The OCF’s annual holiday...
Through the Archives–Extreevaganza

Through the Archives–Extreevaganza

In December 2000, the Otsego County Community Foundation held the first Extreevaganza event, raising $18,000 for basic operational costs. The event, which was attended by 130 guests, Extreevaganza event, raising $18,000 that went toward basic operational costs. The...