From student mental health, to Oneonta downtown revitalization, to the Juneteenth Festival, the Community Foundation of Otsego County (CFOC) has awarded 13 grants totaling over $104,000 throughout Otsego County in 2022. However, we still have one-third of the year ahead and another $100,000 left to award. For the remainder of
Encouraging philanthropy throughout Otsego County is a major goal for the Community Foundation of Otsego County. What better way to spark that interest than by engaging our youth? Our first-ever Student Voices, Student Choices Awards (SVSC) is a new competition for high school students to sharpen their focus on local
We’re announcing an award of $7,500 to United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, in support of United Way assistance to employed local residents who may be in need of temporary financial aid. Elizabeth Monaco, Executive Director of United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, says, “The Otsego Micro Loan
We’ve awarded $6,000 to the 2022 Juneteenth Festival to be held Sunday, June 19, in Neahwa Park on field #5, 15 James Georgeson Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820. The grant will be administered by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO). The FREE celebrations start with a 90-minute yoga session at
We’ve been active in supporting downtown Oneonta through the issuing of awards totaling $23,000 to Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO) and the Greater Oneonta Historical Society of Oneonta (GOHS). Oneonta’s vitality is core to the cultural well-being of the county and support for downtown Oneonta benefits all Otsego County
The Cooperstown Food Pantry and the Community Foundation of Otsego County announce the creation of the Cooperstown Food Pantry Fund, a Nonprofit Partner Investment Fund. Nonprofit Investment Funds are a special service the CFOC offers to 501(c)(3) organizations operating in Otsego County. “We are fortunate that the Food Pantry is
The Community Foundation of Otsego is deeply saddened by the loss of Bob Schlather, a Founder and shining light. Bob, whose dedication to community, philanthropy, and service was seemingly endless, was vital to the creation of the Foundation. “Bob was among the first supporters of the Community Foundation when it
The Otsego Refugee Resettlement Coalition is a volunteer group of local residents from across Otsego County who have come together to build the infrastructure needed to welcome refugees. Working closely with The Center, the well-established refugee resettlement organization in Utica, NY, the Coalition’s goal is to make it possible for
At the Community Foundation of Otsego County, our mission is to help build a community that provides healthy, prosperous, and enriching opportunities for all. Though our focus is on Otsego County and local needs, we are still connected to the world, and the invasion of Ukraine has had concerned residents
They say, “We can’t keep our young people here!” They say, “There’s nothing for young people to do around here!” They say, “Living in Otsego County isn’t what young people want these days!” They haven’t met Ben Bauer. Ben was born and raised in Cooperstown. A graduate of Cooperstown Central
