Main Line: 607.433.8000
Emergency Housing (24-Hour Hotline): 607.433.8318
Violence Intervention Program (24-Hour Hotline): 607.432.4855
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3 West Broadway, Oneonta NY 13820
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Welcome to OFO
Helping local families and individuals build brighter futures!
Opportunities for Otsego was founded in 1966 to serve our local community needs. For decades, we have helped families and hard-working residents across Otsego County improve their own lives. Today, Opportunities for Otsego continues to serve its original purpose – helping aspirational working families become self-sufficient.
Opportunities for Otsego is one of 1,000+ Community Action Agencies across the nation that serve to meet our local community needs. Since 1966, we have helped families and hard-working residents across Otsego County improve their own lives. Today, Opportunities for Otsego continues to serve its original purpose – helping aspirational working families become self-sufficient by mobilizing resources and developing solutions that offer hope and unlock opportunities.
Resources
If you are seeking resources, information, or services not provided by OFO or noted below, reach out to our Community Advocate by email or 607.433.8005.
The Big Buddy Program is a preventative mentoring program for at-risk youth ages 6-14 in Delaware and Otsego counties.
24 hour/7 day a week referral service serving Otsego and surrounding counties.
Assistance finding child care providers and day care services as well as financial support for child care services.
Free information and assistance service including home delivered meals, well-check calls, grocery shopping, prescription pick up and more.
Application assistance, understanding your rights as a tenant, home energy assistance and more.
Assistance providing the resources and support you need to live and work.
SNAP/Food Stamp application assistance, find local food pantries, meal programs, Farmer's Markets, free formula exchange and more.
Free information and assistance services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Taxi, airport, bus and non-emergency medical transportation to healthcare appointments and employment.
60
Years Making a Difference in Otsego County
2,441
Individuals Benefiting from OFO Services
$5,965,765
Reinvested in Local Economy through Agency Services
81%
Of Households Served Live Below the Federal Poverty Line
News Releases
07.01.2026
WIC Implements New Eligibility Guidelines
WIC has released new income guidelines effective July 1, 2026 and announced changes for pregnant individuals enrolled in New York State's Essential Plan 200-250.
10.27.2025
Mitigating Impacts of Government Shutdown
Disruptions during the government shutdown may create hardships in meeting basic needs. To help navigate this period, OFO offers a list of resources…
08.04.2025
OFO Releases Community Needs Assessment
OFO is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Community Needs Assessment, a comprehensive report identifying challenges and conditions most…
This website is supported by Grant Number C1002760 from the Office of Community Services and Grant Number 02CH013070 from the Office of Head Start both within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration or Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families, the Office of Community Services, and the Office of Head Start.
The leader in developing innovative solutions that promote healthy lives, thriving families, and caring communities.
Main Line:
607.433.8000 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)
Emergency Housing:
607.433.8318 (24-Hour Hotline)
Violence Intervention Program:
607.432.4855 (24-Hour Hotline)
Location: 3 West Broadway, Oneonta NY 13820
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