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Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation and Otsego Community Foundation will join in a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2024, to recognize the increasingly important role that community foundations play in...
October: National Estate Planning Awareness Month October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month—a time to consider the importance of planning for the future. Legacy giving is a vital part of estate planning, ensuring that your assets are distributed...
Since 2018, the OCF has hosted the Nonprofit Exchange (NPX) on the second Wednesday of every month. This unique program brings local nonprofit partners together to share information, learn from each other, and network. This is a fantastic way for our nonprofit...
GAYLORD, MICH. – When an EF3 Tornado struck Gaylord, May 20, 2022 support from all over the country helped Otsego County recover. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) awarded the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) a $100,000 grant to assist and coach Gaylord...
Earlier this year, the Otsego Community Foundation earned the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the world's largest source of nonprofit information. Candid advances nonprofit financial transparency by sharing essential information that aids donors...
As part of our 30th Anniversary celebration, former OCF board members convened on August 21st at Jay’s Headwaters Room. Former board members whose service ranged from 1994 to 2020 shared their memories of the past and hopes for the future of the OCF and Otsego...
How OCF Nonprofit Partners Are Shaping Youth Education and Development At the Otsego Community Foundation, our mission to activate generosity for a strong community is deeply intertwined with our commitment to the next generation. By focusing on fostering a...
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...
This month we feature Wendy Huston in our Volunteer Spotlight. Wendy is a part of the OCF Investment Committee, which ensures the financial sustainability of our foundation. Wendy was born in Harper Woods, MI, yet her parents relocated to Johannesburg when she was...
TASK FORCE AIMS TO MOVE HOUSING FORWARD IN OTSEGO COUNTY Community committee begins addressing housing challenges facing the region FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gaylord, MI July 22, 2024 The Otsego Housing Task Force, a group of 17 community leaders focused on improving...
The 2024 Paris Olympics displayed some amazing swimmers. It is hard to believe that Katie Ledecky and Torri Huske were beginners at some point! For many swimmers, they develop their love of the sport and their skills on a team like the Gaylord Gators. The...
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...