As part of our 30th Anniversary celebration, former OCF board members convened on August 21st at Jay’s Headwaters Room. Former board members whose service ranged from 1994 to 2020 shared their memories of the past and hopes for the future of the OCF and Otsego...
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Back to School with the OCF
How OCF Nonprofit Partners Are Shaping Youth Education and Development At the Otsego Community Foundation, our mission to activate generosity for a strong community is deeply intertwined with our commitment to the next generation. By focusing on fostering a...
Fund Spotlight – Gaylord Edward Jones Fund
Edward Jones has long been a valued partner of the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF). Over the years, their associates have contributed by serving on OCF committees, the board of directors, and as event ambassadors. In the fall of 2023, local Edward Jones branch...
Volunteer Spotlight–Wendy Huston
This month we feature Wendy Huston in our Volunteer Spotlight. Wendy is a part of the OCF Investment Committee, which ensures the financial sustainability of our foundation. Wendy was born in Harper Woods, MI, yet her parents relocated to Johannesburg when she was...
Task Force Aims to Move Housing Forward
TASK FORCE AIMS TO MOVE HOUSING FORWARD IN OTSEGO COUNTY Community committee begins addressing housing challenges facing the region FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gaylord, MI July 22, 2024 The Otsego Housing Task Force, a group of 17 community leaders focused on improving...
Grantee Spotlight–Gaylord Gators
The 2024 Paris Olympics displayed some amazing swimmers. It is hard to believe that Katie Ledecky and Torri Huske were beginners at some point! For many swimmers, they develop their love of the sport and their skills on a team like the Gaylord Gators. The...
August: Make-a-Will Month
August is Make-A-Will Month, serving as a crucial reminder for individuals to create or update their wills. Surprisingly, only one-third of U.S. adults currently have a will, often citing time constraints or a perceived lack of necessity. However, regardless of one's...
Through the Archives
We are inspired by stories like this one. Family and friends established the Herman Lunden Memorial Fund, in memory of a man who dedicated his life to preserving the natural resources of Northern Michigan. Creating a memorial fund with the OCF ensures that his...
Community Foundation: an investment
Through the Archives – Education
As Otsego County students and teachers return to the classroom this month, we’re excited to spotlight an article from the archives demonstrating how the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) supports education and youth in our community. Thanks to the generosity of the...
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...











