The Refuge

The Refuge

As winter progresses, most of us seek refuge and comfort from the elements in our warm homes, surrounded by family and friends. A basic need we may take for granted. Many of our Otsego County neighbors are not as fortunate; secure housing is just out of reach. This is...
The Community Grant Program

The Community Grant Program

We ended 2023 with a bang at the Otsego Community Foundation. What a year! The generosity of this community was evident with the tremendous success of Extreevaganza and year-end giving. Thank you for entrusting us as your philanthropic partner. As 2024 gets underway,...
2023 Community Grant Program

2023 Community Grant Program

The 2024 Community Grant Program application opens on January 3, 2024, and closes on February 1, 2024. To assist you with the application process and submission preparation, we have one more information session at the Otsego County Library at 4 p.m. on December 12th....
2023 Extreevaganza Nonprofit Nominations

2023 Extreevaganza Nonprofit Nominations

We are launching a two-day campaign for community members to nominate a nonprofit to receive a $5,000 grant that will be awarded the night of Extreevaganza. Nominations will be received from November 7 at 8 a.m. to November 9 at noon. One nomination per person,...
Fund Spotlight: Adopt-a-Classroom Fund

Fund Spotlight: Adopt-a-Classroom Fund

We are featuring our Adopt-a-Classroom Fund this September as students and teachers return to the classroom. The Adopt-a-Classroom Fund of the OCF was established in December 2021 as a Designated Fund. The first grants from this fund were awarded in 2022.  ...
Non Profit Exchange Hosts Social Media Workshop

Non Profit Exchange Hosts Social Media Workshop

We are thrilled to announce an exciting event that will empower nonprofits and socially conscious brands to take their marketing to the next level! Join us on Wednesday, August 9th at 8 am on Zoom, as 989 Creative Group collaborates with Otsego Community Foundation at...