CFOC To Host Online Fundraising Day for Local Nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD—Mohawk Valley Gives, an annual one-day online fundraiser, returns on Friday, September 19 from noon to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Otsego County in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Mohawk Valley Gives this year will provide more than 80 participating Otsego County nonprofits with the opportunity to win prizes and raise funds using a secure online platform. Early giving begins at noon on Monday, September 15.

Members of the community can visit www.givemv.org/info/otsego to browse all the listed nonprofits and give online to the organizations and causes that matter to them most. Every dollar donated supports important work done across Otsego County, including youth education and care, food programs, healthcare, senior programs, art, music, and much more, officials said.

This is the third year CFOC brings Mohawk Valley Gives to Otsego County. According to a press release, in 2023 and 2024, Otsego nonprofits received in total more than $500,000.00 in donations from over 1,000 donors. CFOC grants $300.00 to each nonprofit that participates and offers prizes for a variety of accomplishments during Mohawk Valley Gives, including greatest number of new donors, greatest number of donors, most successful environmental organization and others.

For questions, e-mail CFOC at contact@cfotsego.org or visit the website for a complete preview of nonprofits in need of support. Join in, officials, said—“the sky is the limit!”

Sponsors of Mohawk Valley Gives are Eva Davy, NYCM Insurance, Social Eats, SUNY Oneonta, Wayne Bank and Steve Zerby Design Build.