3,021
The number of people benefiting from OFO services in 2021.
The number of people benefiting from OFO services in 2021.
Opportunities for Otsego has been an important part of our community and instrumental in improving the lives of low-income families in Otsego County since 1966. From homelessness to domestic violence, from sexual assault to home energy improvements, from early childhood education to supplemental nutrition, Opportunities for Otsego has lead the charge in developing innovative solutions that promote healthy lives, thriving families and caring communities.
Over the years the face of poverty has changed, and during these difficult economic times, the problems faced by low-income households have multiplied. Most families served by Opportunities for Otsego are employed and struggling to make ends meet. They work in our supermarkets, school districts, local businesses and local governments and are the backbone of our community.
During the period October 2020 through September 2021, Opportunities for Otsego assisted 3,021 individuals encompassing over 1,500 households from communities across all of Otsego County..
A summary of client outcomes achieved through the support of OFO programs:
During FY2021, Opportunities for Otsego was awarded additional funding to enhance responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Funds from the CARES Act ensured uninterrupted services to families and helped implement strategies to meet basic needs and address the social, emotional, and overall well-being of individuals and families. Outcomes realized under CARES: