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

#IAsk Campaign: The Violence Intervention Program is kicking off their I Ask campaign this March. I Ask is a national effort to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. Visit the VIP page for details on how you can get involved.  

04.11.19 - Take Back the Night: Join the Violence Intervention Program for their annual march to speak out against violence. The event begins at 6:30PM in front of the SUNY Oneonta Milne Library, ending at Kim Muller Plaza for a candlelight vigil honoring victims of crime. Musical performance by Hanzolo and pizza courtesy of Oneonta Domino’s.

05.04.19 - BHF Community Baby Shower: The annual Building Healthy Families Baby Shower is scheduled from 9:00AM to Noon at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. This free information and activity fair offers pregnant moms, new parents, and caregivers the chance to gain information on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, fatherhood, babies, and beyond.

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