Apr 6, 2021 | All News
Could you take a few moments to help gather information on the child care available in Otsego County? Accessible and affordable childcare is a barrier faced by families, and the ALICE (asset limited income constrained, employed) report released yesterday...
Mar 4, 2021 | All News
As the executive director of a nonprofit, I report to the board of directors. That means that depending on the size of the board, I have had 7-17 bosses at any given time in the last nine and a half years. Lucky for me, the OCF board nomination process has...
Mar 4, 2021 | All News
During the 2020 Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce annual awards ceremony, OCF executive director Dana Bensinger was awarded the Daune Weiss Memorial Business Person of the Year award. This award is given to a business owner or manager who best exemplifies Daune...
Feb 2, 2021 | All News
His love for the great outdoors was one of the main reasons Detroit native Mark Brown moved to Gaylord in 2014. Mark loved the slower pace, being in nature and several “up north” hobbies, especially hunting. Mark always appreciated that...
Feb 2, 2021 | All News
The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) scholarship application opens up online today, February 2nd. We are excited to announce there are a few big changes, including two new scholarships, as well as a substantial increase in one of the existing awards. New funds...
Feb 2, 2021 | All News
The operations of the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of community members. We are happy to announce the addition of Justine Hees and Brandie Meisner to the board starting in January. They will be filling the...
Feb 2, 2021 | All News
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Otsego Community Foundation needs to hear your voice. You can do this by participating in the Youth Needs Survey. The Youth Needs Survey is used to identify the concerns of the youth in the community and region, and this...
Jan 5, 2021 | All News
Every time a new fund is established at the OCF, there is a unique story with a common theme of connection to people and place. The latest fund, the Captain John Nicholson Fund is no exception. John Nicholson was born in Lansing and raised on a farm...
Jan 5, 2021 | All News
Can it be January 2021? For those of you who know me, know I love seasons. Whether winter, spring, summer or fall, each has special characteristics and there is no time better than the present to snuggle in and reflect on the previous year. It is through this process,...
Dec 15, 2020 | All News
There will be a Grant Makers information session at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, January 6th, via Zoom. This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering submitting an application to the 2021 Community Grant Program through the...
