At the invitation of the Community Foundation of Otsego County, representatives from Otsego County history related groups (historical societies, museums) gathered to help CFOC develop criteria for its Spring Awards Cycle. CFOC will open the award round by April 1, with $100,000 dedicated to civics education, historic preservation, and community
This month, the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features The Telegraph School, a home for performing and healing arts in Cherry Valley—and its beloved winter tradition, Koliada, an annual celebration of light through masks, music, storytelling, and village processions. Founded in 2020, The Telegraph School creates space for people to reflect and
The 4th Student Voices, Student Choices, was a huge success! On November 24, six Otsego County high schools presented solutions to local needs before an enthusiastic audience at the Slade Theater, Yager Hall, Hartwick College. The variety of local needs was as varied as the communities themselves: Milford spoke about
Student Voices, Student Choices is tonight at 7 PM, Slade Theatre, Yager Hall, Hartwick College. Come on out to cheer for our wonderful Otsego County high school students. These students have tackled hometown problems and created new programs to build stronger communities. As always, a huge thank you to our
It’s here!!!!! The donation period for Mohawk Valley Gives starts today, with the big day on Friday, September 19! Over 80 Otsego nonprofits are participating, and all are worthy of your support. Start your shopping list now by going to the Otsego Nonprofit directory https://www.givemv.org/info/otsego And check out the great
For the third year, Student Voices, Student Choices kicked off Thanksgiving week. Before a hugely supportive audience at the Slade Theater (Hartwick College), six Otsego high school teams presented programs that they created to address local needs. It was an amazing night, and the students represented their communities well, with
The Otsego directory for Mohawk Valley Gives is live! Shop around and start planning to donate to your favorite nonprofit on September 20.
2023 was the first year Otsego County nonprofits were able to participate in Mohawk Valley Gives, and 63 organizations raised an amazing $220,000 from more than 900 donations.
2023 Student Voices, Student Choices was a huge success! Nearly 200 people watched seven high school teams present programs that they created to address local needs. Every one of them did a fantastic job. Cherry Valley-Springfield won the top prize – $5,000 – for their idea: The HQ, a room in their
For the second year, the Community Foundation of Otsego County presents the Student Voices, Student Choices awards. This special program for high school students sharpens their focus on local needs and issues and encourages them to become leaders in their communities. Student Voices, Student Choices will be held on November 20,
