During the Community Grant Program in 2018, the Youth Advisory Committee of the Gaylord Blue Devil Wellness Center proposed the addition of water filtration/bottle filling stations throughout the high school to promote water consumption for students and reduce plastic...
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Youth Philanthropy Makes an Impact During 100 Youth Who Care Event
The 100 Youth Who Care event on February 10th gave the youth who attended a voice in local philanthropy. 90 youths ages 10-19 attended this event at the Otsego County Library, organized by the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Otsego Community Foundation. “100...
Grant Focus: Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan
The Women’s Resource Center is committed to equality, justice, and the well-being of women. To that end, they will engage and encourage our community to work with them toward those goals. The Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Services Program for Otsego County...
Volunteer Spotlight on Bill and Liz Forreider
What attracted you to becoming involved with the OCF? Bill – The opportunity to impact varying needs within the community. Coming from years of service helping to protect our natural resources, I started to realize that my passion to help and serve extended...
Scholarship Applications Now Open
The Otsego Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for graduating seniors as well as current college students starting February 4, 2019. A total of 16 scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $500-$1,500. General scholarships, as well as areas of...
Community Grant Program is Now Open
The Community Grant Program is now open and accepting applications until March 14th, 2019. This program is a collaborative effort made possible by Kiwanis Club of Gaylord, Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital, Otsego Community Foundation, Otsego County United...
Scholarship Spotlight: Freel Family Scholarship Fund
“My commitment is to my hometown where I grew up…” Patrice Freel lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts, but still calls Gaylord “home.” Her mother was a teacher and her father served on the School Board of Gaylord Community Schools for many years. “Our family has always...
What an Enchanted Evening: Extreevaganza 2018
With a room full of flickering Christmas lights, evergreens and holiday cheer, Extreevaganza: an Enchanted Evening raised $38,000 for the Community Fund of The Otsego Community Foundation. Treetops Resort Convention Center was magically transformed into a Christmas...
YOUth Care: 2nd 100 Youth Who Care February 10th
Are you or someone you know between the ages of 10-19? The Youth Advisory Committee invites you to the second 100 Youth Who Care Event at the Otsego County Library on February 10th starting at 3:00 pm. How do you become a member? It’s easy: just complete...
Funding Impact: Habitat for Humanity
Having served Otsego County for the past 25 years, Habitat for Humanity’s story continues to grow. The organization inspires, provides hope, empowers, educates, supports, and ultimately provides a hand up vs. a hand out. Their vision, “a world where everyone has a...
Information Session Set for Nonprofit Grant Seekers
There will be a grant seekers information session at 9:00 am on Thursday, January 31st, at the Otsego County United Way, 116 E. Fifth St. This information session is for nonprofits considering submitting an application to the 2019 Community Grant Program....
OCF “Rebrand”
GAYLORD–The Otsego County Community Foundation is marking its 25th year with a new name and a new look. Dana Bensinger, executive director, invites the community to celebrate this exciting transition for the organization, now called the Otsego Community...