As we enter the first month of a new decade, I can’t help but to think of the reasons I love January. I find myself looking back on the prior year, making tweaks for the upcoming year as well as taking in all the goodness that surrounds us. I like to take what I...
Babywearing is the practice of keeping your baby or toddler close and connected to you as you engage in daily activities through the use of one of a variety of types of baby carriers. It is a traditional practice in many cultures that is not widely used by modern...
If you made a donation, were a corporate partner, volunteered, or attended Extreevaganza Starry Starry Night, THANK YOU. With your generosity a record $78,000 was raised during this philanthropic evening that benefits the Community Fund of the Otsego Community...
By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding: Online By phone By mail The 2020 Census marks the first time you’ll have the option to respond online. Do you want to respond...
With the start of 2020 the Community Grant Program is open. The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is proud to administer the Community Grant Program – a unique collaborative effort made possible by local funders to increase the effectiveness of grantmaking;...
History: A record or account of past events. We are lucky in Otsego County to have an amazing organization that helps tell and archive our local history. At the Otsego County Historical Society (OCHS), you connect directly with the past! Learn about your ancestors and...
On Thursday, November 21st the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) kicked off their first cyberbullying outreach presentation at Gaylord Middle School (GMS). Why was this outreach presentation so important? During the last youth needs survey, the youth of Otsego County...
There will be a grant seekers information session at 4:00 pm on Monday, January 6th, at the Otsego County Library (700 S. Otsego). This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering submitting an application to the 2020...
Five ways to make your giving count before 2019 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...
During the week of November 10-16, 2019, Otsego Community Foundation will join more than 795 community foundations across America celebrating Community Foundation Week. For 30 years, the effort has raised awareness about the increasingly important role of these...
