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Grantmaking is calling! Will you answer the phone? The next cycle of Community Choice Grants is now live, and the most impact happens when you are involved! Community Choice Grants (CCG) invite and include members of the community in the nomination and selection...
As a graduating senior and dedicated member of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), Noah has spent the past few years making a meaningful impact on his community. YAC, a program of the Otsego Community Foundation, brings together student representatives from local high...
And the Winners Are… We're thrilled to share the results from this year's 100+ Women Who Care event! Thanks to the collective generosity of the incredible women who showed up, voted, and gave, two amazing local nonprofits are walking away with meaningful support:...
When the ice storm hit Northern Michigan, it did more than knock out power. It disrupted daily life, isolated neighbors, and placed intense demands on the very people and organizations our communities rely on. These are the moments when the strength of community...
In partnership with Rotary Charities, the Fry Foundation and eight other Community Foundations serving Northern Michigan, we are so excited to announce our 2025-2026 Leadership Learning Lab (LLL). We hope that you will join us for a year of learning, connection...
GAYLORD, M.I., May 28, 2025- Otsego County is too familiar that disaster recovery can be a protracted process. The START (Services, Tools, Assistance, Resources, and Talents) Collaborative is working for the humanitarian component of ice storm recovery to be timely...
The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for public serving organizations (including nonprofits, schools and government entities) affected by the 2025 Ice Storm. This grant program aims to restore and strengthen the capacity of...
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at the OCF, one month a year is not enough time to convey the appreciation we have for our volunteers. We could not fulfill our mission to activate generosity for a strong community without the dedicated group of volunteers...
This year marks the Otsego Community Foundation’s 10th 100+ Women Who Care event. OCF Executive Director Dana Bensinger wanted to bring a giving circle fundraiser to Otsego County when she took the helm of the OCF in 2011, and her vision became a reality in...
December 2024 marked the end of Bill Forreider’s tenure of service at the OCF. Bill has served on the OCF Board of Directors for 9 years and is term limited. We want to take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude for Bill’s remarkable service and commitment to...
We are excited to announce the new 2025 Otsego Community Foundation board and committee members. These individuals bring unique perspectives and experiences to their positions and demonstrate their commitment to strengthening Otsego County through their service. ...
In November, Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) honored college access and success champions from across the state at its 13th annual conference. The 2024 College Access Impact Awards recognized fourteen people and organizations that are positively impacting...