Some of you may remember me from my tenure at “The Daily Star,” but for roughly the last 15 years, I have been part of the management team here at Opportunities for Otsego, handling the fiscal responsibilities for the agency.…
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My first day at OFO was October 1, 1987 as an itinerant outreach worker in a high school dropout prevention program.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Candlelit Yoga Benefit for Violence Intervention Program BENEFIT—6:30 p.m. “Candlelight Yoga Benefit Class.” Vinyasa yoga with sound bath to benefit the Violence Intervention Program of Opportunities for Otsego. Registration required. $20 minimum donation. Clark Sports Center, 124 County Route 52, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800 ext. 129 or visit https://www.facebook.com/clarksportscenter…
Twenty-four angels, from 10 families, are on the tree at “The Freeman’s Journal’s” office at 21 Railroad Avenue, Cooperstown, awaiting their “adoption.” Those interested in helping to make their holiday season a happy one can call Larissa at (607) 547-6103.…
I recently read an article on a non-profit blog titled “Non-profit Math.” It was a humorous inside look at how math actually works in the non-profit world. One example is how a non-profit will spend $10,000.00 in funds and staff time to raise $5,000.00 at a fundraising event.…
The Board of Directors at Opportunities for Otsego approved a motion to accept the 2023 Otsego County Community Needs Assessment at its September meeting. This is the fourth comprehensive report developed by the agency since 2011.…
Dan Maskin of Opportunities for Otsego discusses median income, minimum wage and the pitfalls of the "benefit cliff."…
Opportunities for Otsego’s Head Start program has opened enrollment for pregnant people and children up to the age of 5 for the 2023-2024 program year. Head Start is a no-cost preschool program that prepares 3- and 4-year-old children for kindergarten. Open play and guided activities promote learning skills, language, and physical and socio-emotional development.…
News Briefs: May 11, 2023 Museum Opens Memorial Weekend CHERRY VALLEY—The Cherry Valley Museum, which houses the Campbell Clock made in 1728 and a number of fascinating exhibits, will open for the season on Memorial Day Weekend. The museum is located at 49 Main Street. Plant Sale Will Be Held on May 20 WEST WINFIELD—The Upper Unadilla Valley Association will hold its annual plant sale from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Town of Winfield Park on May 20.…
News from the Noteworthy by Opportunities for Otsego Inc. Community Action Month Reinforces Agency Import Each May, Community Action agencies across the United States celebrate Community Action Month. For 59 years, this network of dedicated employees, board members, and volunteers have advocated, counseled, encouraged, and educated low-income individuals and families in a collaborative effort to strive for self-sufficiency and economic independence. As a Community Action agency here in Otsego County, Opportunities for Otsego Inc. is proud to join our fellow…