This month the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features the Cherry Valley Memorial Library. To the casual eye, the Cherry Valley Memorial Library may appear to be just another small building in a small village. There’s no denying the brick building has a physically small footprint (just under one thousand square feet);

In its recent awards cycle focusing on Diversity, Inclusion, and Welcoming Programs, the Community Foundation of Otsego County awarded $5,000 to the Cooperstown Art Association.  Let’s FIGURE This Out! is an imaginative program supporting the fine arts cornerstone of figure drawing through highlighting diversity and humanity. Diverse models will give

This month the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features The Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown’s “Welcome Home Cooperstown” program. Dr. Anush Patel, a Bassett Healthcare oncologist, saw some new hospital employees struggling to establish community ties. To welcome newcomers and to encourage new residents to make the Cooperstown community their

This month we feature The Oneonta Community Health Center and their work.  The Oneonta Community Health Center (OCHC) has provided needed primary care for the Oneonta community at no cost for over fifteen years. The OCHC also provides access to other health services such as mental health professionals, lab work,

This month we feature CADE and their work throughout Otsego County.   CADE, the Center for Agricultural Development & Entrepreneurship, has worked with farmers and farm-based food businesses in Otsego County, and more recently throughout the state, to create and maintain a thriving food system for over 30 years. CADE

This month we feature The Arc Otsego and their work with the Edmeston Community Cupboard   The Arc Otsego provides support, services, and advocacy for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. We believe everyone, regardless of disability, deserves equal rights and opportunities and should enjoy full participation in community