The DRF provides a centralized opportunity for donors to invest in disaster response efforts and a support mechanism for nonprofit organizations responding to the crisis. Grants are awarded to organizations addressing immediate relief, short-term recovery, and long-term rebuilding. Your gift ensures that when disaster strikes, our community can respond swiftly and effectively. Please consider making a donation today to help sustain and strengthen this vital work.
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Otsego Community Foundation
P.O. Box 344, Gaylord, MI 49735
Please make checks payable to Otsego Community Foundation and note Disaster Response Fund in the memo line.
START Collaborative Governs Disaster Long Term Recovery Group in Otsego County as it Transitions to the Intermediate Phase of Response
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 and orderly. During this calamity, the START Collaborative has served as the centralized group prioritizing the needs of vulnerable households affected.
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In partnership with Rotary Charities, 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 and...
START Collaborative Governs Disaster Long Term Recovery Group
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...
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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...
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Location: 316 W Main Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
Mailing Address: PO Box 344, Gaylord, MI 49734
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