Just like that, my first ten years at the OCF have come and gone. I am truly blessed to be in this position, surrounded by talent, generosity, and true love for the community. Kind of like parenting, some days are long, but the years fly by. They say...
Name: Mariah Beyer Year Graduated: 2010 High School. Masters Program 2018 School: St Mary Cathedral High School, Undergrad: Oakland University, Masters: University of Phoenix: Secondary Education (Science and Physical Education) What was your favorite part about...
On May 20th, the Community Funding Partners hosted an event under the Pavilion On Court to celebrate this year’s Community Grant Program. What an uplifting hour to bring both the funders and the grantees together to listen, learn and share with each other the...
Oh, what an hour we had at this year’s 100+ Women Who Care! How exciting it was to have over 100 women with a heart for giving and wanting to give back to the community register for this year’s hybrid event. During a time of great need, this was an impactful...
The Otsego County business community has a reputation for being extremely generous to local charities, and, despite the unknowns with the pandemic, business owners continue to share. This spring, Extreme Power Sports is a prime example of that generosity. Like so many...
Each year, the Otsego Community Foundation board of directors nominate a fellow board member to receive the Kevin Reynolds Achievement Award. Kevin served as a member of the board for 10 years, between 2005 to 2014. This award was established in 2014 and is presented...
Will the Youth Advisory Committee miss our graduating seniors? The answer is a huge YES! Their knowledge and love for community has made them outstanding members of this dynamic group. When they leave, they will be leaving gigantic shoes to fill, but they have been...
What is 100+ Women Who Care? Over one hundred women meet once a year 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 right here in...
Definition of the word “volunteer”: A person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.A person who performs a service willingly and without pay. Volunteers are worth their weight in gold and an important resource for any...
Could you take a few moments to help gather information on the child care available in Otsego County? Accessible and affordable childcare is a barrier faced by families, and the ALICE (asset limited income constrained, employed) report released yesterday...
