In Other News ONEONTA—Opportunities for Otsego, a community action agency focused on alleviating poverty in the county, recently held a Point-in-Time meeting in conjunction with the Oneonta Police Department to give a count of the homeless on Thursday, January 26. Blankets, provided by the Southern Tier Homeless Coalition, were given to the OPD to give to any unsheltered individuals they encounter. The official results of the Point-in-Time count will be released in April by STHC, the organizers of the count…
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HUD Funds To Combat Area Homelessness OFO Receives $716,456.00 By TED MEBUSTONEONTAThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a $1,162,978.00 commitment to two area homeless housing and services organizations, Opportunities for Otsego in Otsego County and Catholic Charities of Chenango County, on Thursday, February 2. OFO received $716,456.00 while the CCCC received $446,522.00. Alicka Ampry-Samuel, HUD regional administrator Region II, New York and New Jersey, presented the grants to organizational representatives Dan Maskin, chief executive officer of OFO,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Yoga Fundraiser To Support Opportunities for Otsego CANDLELIGHT YOGA—6:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing evening of Vinyasa Flow Yoga by candlelight. Admission is by minimum donation of $15. Proceeds benefit the Violence Intervention Program of Opportunities for Otsego. Additional donations for OFO will be accepted at the event. Held at the Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800, ext. 129 or visit facebook.com/clarksportscenter BLOOD DRIVE—12:30-5:30 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. St Mary’s…
News from the Noteworthy Measuring Results, Assessing Goals a Good Place to Start In determining the effectiveness of charitable nonprofits, it is critically important not to evaluate the delivery of services, but rather measure the results that those services are aiming to achieve. It sounds pretty straightforward, but the diverse nature of charitable nonprofits and their missions can complicate things. For example, a foundation can measure results by the amount of money it raises or distributes. A homeless program can…
Letter from Dan Maskin Domestic Violence There are increasing studies on Social Determinants of Health which are conditions in the places where people live, learn, work and play that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. While domestic violence affects people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic classes, and religious affiliations, the effects of domestic violence can result in a wide array of issues, ranging from broken bones to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. More and more healthcare…
Letter from Tim Wormuth Please Rethink This This plea is in response to Mr. Dan Maskin and Opportunities for Otsego: Please, rethink your decision to build “a strategic plan that is centered on social justice”. You provide a wonderful service to our community, there is no need to politicize that work by pursuing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”. These are simply inoffensive words used to divert attention from what it really is, Critical Race Theory. As the old saying goes, “You…
Social Justice and Strategic Planning at OFO This year, Opportunities for Otsego (OFO) committed to building a strategic plan that is centered on social justice. The process with any strategic plan involves analyzing data, setting measurable goals and putting those goals into action. Setting goals to impact conditions of society is more challenging. “We begin by looking inside our own house with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion assessments for the board of directors, management and all 140 employees. Then, based on…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Summer Concert Series Continues COOPERSTOWN CONCERT – 7 – 9 p.m. The Cooperstown Concert series returns for 2022 with an opening concert by Imani Winds. Known for their dynamic playing & adventurous programming which has inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Tickets, $30/adult. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. 877-666-7421 or visit www.cooperstownmusicfest.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JULY 29 ‘Field of Dreams’ Discussion & Screening BASEBALL AUTHOR – 1 p.m. Discuss ‘If You Build It… A Book About Fathers, Fate, and Field of Dreams’ with the author Dwier Brown, who acted in the 1989 film ‘Field of Dreams.’ Followed by a book sighing in the Atrium. Held virtually and in person in the Bullpen Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. 607-547-7200 or visit baseballhall.org/events/author-series-dwier-brown?date=0 BASEBALL MOVIE – 7 p.m. enjoy a screening of the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JULY 28 Concert in the Park CONCERT SERIES – 7 p.m. Bring the kids, a chair and some blankets for fun evening featuring a performance by The Steve Fabrizio Ensemble band. By the bandstand, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. 607-432-0680 or visit www.facebook.com/oneontarec…