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Connect to What Matters–Fund Types at the OCF
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...
2024 OCF YAC Graduating Seniors
Each June, we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of the OCF YAC graduating seniors. We thank and say goodbye to four YAC members—Avery Huston, Mischa Beyers, Trevor Noah*, and Natalie Mazur. The future looks bright for these outstanding Otsego County...
Leadership Learning Lab Application is Open
Attention all Otsego County nonprofits! Join us for a journey of learning, connection, and community with the Leadership Learning Lab. The Leadership Learning Lab is a 10-month program, led by Rotary Charities, that combines adaptive and collaborative leadership,...
2024 Kevin Reynolds Achievement Award Recipients
Ten years ago, the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) established the Kevin Reynolds Achievement Award for one of its board members who has demonstrated service above and beyond what is expected. Kevin Reynolds served on the OCF board from 2005 to 2014 and set a high...
The OCF Youth Advisory Committee–30 Years of Service
This year, the OCF has so much to celebrate, including the 30th anniversary of the OCF Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and the Youth Fund of the OCF. YAC is a group of community-minded Otsego County high schoolers and their advisors, Dave Beyers and Mariah...
The OCF Supports Mental Health Awareness Month
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...
OCF’s New Corporate Partner Program
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...
OCF Receives National Accreditation
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...
100+ Women Who Care Grant Spotlight—State Trooper Outreach Partnership Gaylord (STOP)
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,...
Fund Spotlight–Crossroads Industries, Inc. Fund
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...
2016 – 1st 100 WWC
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...