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
The Community Foundation of Otsego County (CFOC) announces an award to the Unadilla Community Farm Education Center (UCF), a non-profit farm and education center on 12 acres in West Edmeston. The Farm does agricultural workforce development, teaches sustainable farming practices, and assists young farmers in understanding financial and climate issues.
The educational organization Safe Schools Mohawk Valley was awarded a grant from the Community Foundation of Otsego County to build a Resilience Room in the Richfield Springs Central School. The Resilience Room will be a safe, comfortable space students can use to decrease anxiety, regulate stress levels, and transform their feelings
From his den overlooking Mill Creek, the family pond, and 100 acres of cherished land, Dennis Fowler talks about his life, his family, and Otego – the town and village he has called home for 50 years. Looking back Fowler says, “Peggy and I lived in New York in the
The Community Foundation of Otsego County has welcomed over 300 donors since its inception in 2019. Otego writer Dennis Fowler is the latest, with a generous donation creating The Greater Otego Library and Education Fund. Mr. Fowler, a 50-year resident of rural Otego, is a successful writer with nearly 60
After a months-long search, the Community Foundation of Otsego County (CFOC) is pleased to announce Jeff Katz has been hired its first executive director. “Jeff brings a wealth of solutions-oriented experience to the Community Foundation,” says Harry Levine, Board President of the Community Foundation. “His extensive knowledge of Otsego County
As Thanksgiving recedes and we begin to review the year 2021, there remains much for which we remain truly thankful. And yet there is the cloud of COVID which still hangs over our health, our financial well-being, and our community. Recovery is still a vision involving faith in our resilience
