Help us Fundraise

Every day, individuals and families in our community turn to Opportunities for Otsego for help. While much of our funding comes from federal and state grants, those dollars are restricted to specific programs and can't always be used where the need is greatest.

That's where your gift makes a real difference.

Your donation helps us respond when life doesn't fit neatly into a grant. It allows us to provide help when it's needed most, support families facing unexpected challenges, and meet urgent community needs without delay. When you give, you're giving hope, stability, and helping our friends and neighbors get the support they need, exactly when they need it.

If you would like to help us fundraise, consider the following:

• Coordinate a fundraiser with friends, family, a community group, or co-workers. Private at-home fundraisers, donations in lieu of birthday or holiday gifts, painting parties, garage sales, or Facebook fundraisers are a great place to start.
• Collect cash and in-kind (non-monetary) donations for a program of your choice. See our program Wish Lists for in-kind donation ideas.
• Designate Opportunities for Otsego as a recipient of your SEFA, United Way, or other employer-based fundraising campaign
• Inquire with your employer about a matching gift program
• Donate a portion of event admission fees to OFO
• Organize special business events (e.g. percent of sales promotions, dress down days, cause of the month) and donate a portion of sales to the agency
• Volunteer at an OFO-sponsored fundraising event.

For more information, contact us by email or call 607.433.8000.

Find ideas for community youth groups or school service clubs on our Volunteer page.