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More than half the families in the United States earn $60,000 or less per year

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About Opportunities for Otsego

Founded in 1966, Opportunities for Otsego helps alleviate poverty and fosters self-sufficiency through comprehensive and holistic client-centered services. The Agency focuses its attention on specific problems affecting the community, mobilizes resources, and creates solutions to unlock opportunities for low-income individuals and disenfranchised families. Our services encourage economic stability, social justice, and the promotion of healthy lives and families for residents of Otsego County.

Agency Mission

The leader in developing innovative solutions that promote healthy lives, thriving families, and caring communities.

Upcoming Events

08.07.2019 - World Breastfeeding Week Celebration:  Join WIC at the Large Pavilion in Neahwa Park (Oneonta), from 4:00PM-6:00PM as they celebrate World Breastfeeding Week.  Meet the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, get information about WIC and breastfeeding, enjoy light refreshments and prize giveaways.

07.08.2019-08.23.2019 - Summer Lunch Bus:  Families enrolled in the Oneonta City School District can catch a free ride to and from the Catholic Charities Summer Meal Program in Neahwa Park throughout the summer. Pick-up and drop-offs at Lantern Hill, Mountain View, and Oneida Village Mobile Home Parks are being offered through a partnership between OFO and the Oneonta City School District.

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What's Happening...

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Now Enrolling: Head Start is enrolling 3 and 4 year old children for the 2019-2020 program year.  Children must turn 3 years old by December 1, 2019 to enroll for the fall.  Centers are located in Cherry Valley, Cooperstown, Laurens, Morris, Oneonta, Richfield Springs, Schenevus, and Unadilla.  For more information, call 607.433.8055 or visit our Eligibility  page.

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Home in the City: NBT Bank is offering a special home buying program for low-income persons looking to purchase in Oneonta. Contact NBT Bank at 800.628.2265 or NBT Online for details.

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Home Repair Assistance: In partnership with The City of Oneonta, OFO will help low-to-moderate income homeowners repair aged, deficient, and unsafe home conditions.  Click here for more information.

Annual Report

92% of agency revenue is spent on programs and direct client services. (92 cents of every dollar.)

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