This month, the Community Foundation of Otsego County Nonprofit Spotlight features Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, a community arts organization based in Sharon Springs, and its partnership in bringing The Big Draw to Otsego County, an international celebration of drawing that invites people of all ages and skill levels to slow down,
CFOC Announces the Opening of Three Grant Rounds Our Otsego Lake Watershed Sustainability Fund is now open, with $20,000 available to qualifying 501c3s. Grants are also available from the Greater Otego Library and Education (GOLEF) and Advocates for Springfield funds. For more information on all of these grant rounds, visit
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
The Oneonta Equity Coalition (OEC), a partnership between members of Hartwick College, SUNY Oneonta, and the Community Foundation of Otsego County (CFOC), is dedicated to supporting positive relationships between students, community members, and the city of Oneonta. In line with OEC’s efforts to work with local businesses, community leaders, and
In a time of expanding needs, the Community Foundation of Otsego County (CFOC) has opened a Fall Awards Cycle dedicated to family and child welfare, with a focus on programs that address food insecurity. In partnership with the Mildred Parish Foundation Fund at CFOC, the Robert & Esther Black Family
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
This month, the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features Family Service Association (FSA), in Oneonta. Established in 1909, the Family Service Association’s mission is to support the strengths of families and individuals, as well as assisting others with their own needs. By respecting others as well as making people feel comfortable, FSA
Last month, Will Kleffner, Executive Director of the Cooperstown Food Pantry (CFP), spoke at a Town Hall in Oneonta about the dire state of food insecurity in Otsego County. CFP is a member of the Alliance for a Hunger Free New York (Will is on both membership and advocacy committees),
