March 1st Deadline for Otsego County Mini-Grant Program

NYCON Announces 2014 Capacity Building "Mini Grants" for Otsego County Nonprofits

Oneonta, NY - January 3, 2014 - NYCON is pleased to announce that grant applications for the Otsego County Mini-Grant Program will be accepted beginning immediately through March 1^st, 2014. This program is intended to measurably improve the governance and management operations of qualifying 501(c)3 charitable nonprofits located in or providing a majority of services to Otsego County. Launched in 2004, this program has been made possible with support from The Scriven Foundation.

There is a total of $45,000 of grant funds available with individual grant award limits as follows:

• Up to $1,000 for general governance & management assistance
• Up to $1,500 for general governance & management assistance with NYCON
• Up to $2,000 for merger, consolidation or subsidiary development and for crisis management intervention services
• Up to $500 in scholarships for participation at capacity building conferences sponsored by NYCON.

Grants will be awarded competitively to qualifying nonprofits with approved project activities. Grant criteria are available here. It is recommended that any applicant review the 2014 criteria before applying. To fill out a grant application, click here. Grant award announcements will be made by March 31st, 2014.

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About the New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON). NYCON, as the Empire State's association of nonprofits, works to improve the quality of life in communities by strengthening the effectiveness, efficiencies and viability of charitable nonprofits. With offices throughout the state serving thousands of members, NYCON specializes in bringing nonprofits the information, expert technical assistance, training, and cost-saving business solutions they need to achieve their mission and goals. To learn more about NYCON, visitwww.nycon.org.

October eNewsletter

The leader in developing innovative solutions that promote healthy lives, thriving families, and caring communities Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Did you know that one in four  women will experience domestic  violencein their lifetime and  that women between the ages  of 20 to 24 experience the  greatest risk of becoming victims?    Domestic Violence Awareness Month  is key in raising awareness of this  crime as a social issue and educating  women on resources available so they  can come forward and get help. October is all about making the community aware of domestic  violence and the seriousness of this issue. Here are a few events that  VIP has planned for the month: Shine The Light:  Main Street in Oneonta will be getting a whole  new look, adorned with purple lights and ribbons to bring awareness  of domestic violence. Businesses will be asked to adorn their doors  and windows with a purple ribbon and information about the program  and services. Ribbons will be given to select businesses to provide to  their customers that choose to take them.  Shine the Light on Domestic Violence was initiated by the Governor’s  Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and is now a  statewide public awareness campaign. The campaign sparks  discussion about this devastating problem that threatens the safety  of too many New Yorkers. Lawn Signs:  VIP is providing “Stop the Violence” signs for  any business or homeowner to display on their lawn. Wear Purple Day:  Shirts, ties, dresses, nail polish… it doesn’t matter  what you wear, just wear purple proudly on October 16th to remember  those whose lives are affected by Domestic Violence, celebrate  survivors, remember the victims and to promote awareness! “In Her Shoes” Simulation Event: Experience the ups and downs  of a woman living with domestic violence. October 24th from 6-9pm  @ OFO. Register by October 14th. Space is limited. For more information on how you can help, contact VIP at 607.433.8038. OFO Launches New Website Through a grant from the Verizon Foundation, the Violence Intervention Program has launched a new website dedicated to teens.  Using the tumblr platform, the program created a safe place for teens to get information about healthy and unhealthy relationships and ask anonymous questions about dating and relationships.  Through the foundation funds, VIP also developed teen specific safety cards and bookmarks focused on the “do’s  and don’ts” of Facebook and texting. To check out the website:  Click the  “Just for Teens” button on the VIP  program page (www.ofoinc.org/vip)  or visit the site directly at www.vip4teens.tumblr.com. Save the Date October 14 - Columbus Day:  The agency will be closed in recognition of the holiday.   The Homeless & VIP hotlines will  remain available. October 16 - Wear Purple Day: Show  your support & remember those  whose lives are affected by Domestic  Violence. October 19 - Bassett Healthcare Health  & Wellness Expo:  Stop in to see  what the community has to offer.   Be sure to say “hello” to our staff from VIP and Building Healthy Families,  who will be representing their programs at this event.  The  Southside Mall, from 11AM - 4PM. October 21-25 - The Clothesline Project @ The Southside Mall:   The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to the  violence against women, men and children. It began in Cape Cod,  Massachusetts in 1990 with the concept of using shirts hanging on a  clothesline as a vehicle for raising awareness about the issue.  T-shirts  made by local vicitims will be displayed at The Southside Mall, Oneonta. October 24 - “In Her Shoes” Simulation Event:  Experience the ups  and downs of a woman living with domestic violence. Opportunities  for Otsego (3 West Broadway location) from 6-9PM.  Register with  Shelby by October 14th. November 11 - Veteran’s Day:  The agency will be closed in  recognition of the holiday.  The Homeless & VIP hotlines will remain  available. November 27 - Canadian Pacific Holiday Train:  The Holiday Train  is tentatively scheduled to arrive at 1PM at the James Georgeson  RR Crossing at Neahwa Park.  This event supports OFO’s Holiday  Basket program. Thank You to Our Sponsors Community Bank, NA | Information Systems Division (ISD) | MANG  Insurance Relph Benefit Advisors | SUNY Oneonta | Townsquare Media