At our February 11 Board meeting, a new slate of CFOC officers began their two-year terms. Eager to continue the great work of CFOC are President David Rowley, Vice-president Tim Lord, Past-president Harry Levine, Treasurer Scott White, and Secretary Patricia Kennedy. “I believe the Community Foundation of Otsego County has
Nearly three-quarters of a century ago, Dr. E.C. Winsor established a fund to help children in the Worcester area dealing with ear, eye, nose, and throat issues. Recently, the trustees of that fund came to CFOC for help. Could we help find those children that might benefit from Dr. Winsor’s
This month, the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features Otsego Outdoors. A collaborative program of four Otsego County nonprofits: Otsego 2000, the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA), the Otsego Land Trust, and the Butternut Valley Alliance, Otsego Outdoors connects residents and visitors to year-round outdoor recreation in and near Otsego County. “Spending time
This month, the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features Catskills Agrarian Alliance (CAA), a dynamic organization committed to providing healthy, locally sourced food to communities in need throughout Otsego County. Through partnerships with local hunger organizations, CAA plays a pivotal role in addressing food insecurity while promoting sustainable agriculture. Founded on the
This month the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features Council Rock, a group of self-advocates who volunteer at community events in the Otsego County area. The group encourages community engagement and helps raise awareness of the abilities of people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Council Rock is an engaged group of
The Otsego directory for Mohawk Valley Gives is live! Shop around and start planning to donate to your favorite nonprofit on September 20.
This month the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features The Oneonta Gathering Place 50 Plus Community Center. When the Oneonta Gathering Place 50 Plus Community Center opened its doors in September 2023, it brought a new type of community center to Otsego County. With an increasing senior population that now makes up
This month the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features The Oneonta Juneteenth Festival, sponsored by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO). The Oneonta Juneteenth Festival began in 2020, but the first celebration of Freedom Day was in Texas, two years after the abolishment of slavery. On June 19, 1865, the last
This month the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features EDD Adaptive Sports, which provides exciting programs for children and adults with disabilities. Offering year-round sports programming for children and adults with disabilities, EDD Adaptive Sports is active in Cooperstown, Delhi, and Oneonta. Created in memory of Eric D. Dettenrieder (Oneonta High School
This month the CFOC Nonprofit Spotlight features an important collaboration between Helios Care and the Bassett Healthcare Network. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, collaborations are emerging as cornerstones for innovation and improved patient outcomes – especially across rural areas. With a commitment to compassionate patient-centered care, Helios Care, a
