Every Gift Matters!

At The Arc Otsego, we believe that each person has value, that ability should be created, and that we all benefit when every person in the community is accepted. Our mission is simple: to create opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their dreams. Your gift will help us continue to provide innovative services, programs, and supports that create opportunities for a full life with dignity for all persons with developmental disabilities and their families across Otsego County.

The Arc Otsego is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your gift may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law — please consult your financial advisor.

Mail donations to: The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy Street, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Questions? Call (607) 433-8427 or email Faith Tiemann, Chief Marketing Officer, at tiemannf@arcotsego.org.

Make a Donation

Making a single gift or regular monthly donation can be as simple as writing a check or authorizing a tax-deductible charge to your credit card — online, through the mail, or by calling (607) 433-8427. Donations may be given in memory or in honor of a special person in your life, and can be unrestricted or designated to benefit a particular program or service offered by The Arc Otsego.

Become a Member

Your annual membership is a vital part of achieving the dream of enhancing life for all persons with developmental disabilities, and building a community where all are truly welcomed and appreciated. Members also receive 10% off at the Otsego ReUse Center and Main View Gallery & Studio.

Contribute to the Helping Hands Fund

We all need a helping hand at some point in our lives. The Arc Otsego's Helping Hands Fund assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in meeting unexpected challenges and accessing opportunities for which they lack the necessary financial resources — a hand up to meet life's challenges and seize its opportunities with dignity.

Donate Savings Bonds

Giving your appreciated savings bond to The Arc Otsego is an excellent way to support our mission.

Employers' Matching Gifts

Your employer may sponsor a matching gift program as a way to support charitable giving in the local community. Contact your Human Resources department to find out if your employer matches charitable donations.

Make an Honorary or Memorial Gift

You can express your caring for a loved one by making a gift in his or her name. An honorary or memorial gift does more than honor your loved one — it makes a real difference in the life of an individual with a developmental disability.

Name The Arc Otsego as Beneficiary

Consider naming The Arc Otsego as a beneficiary on your retirement plan and/or life insurance policy. A traditional 401(k) or 403(b) is one of the best ways to leave a lasting gift while minimizing the impact of potential income and estate taxes. You can also name The Arc Otsego as a beneficiary on an existing life insurance policy, or purchase a new policy with The Arc Otsego as owner and beneficiary.

Make a Bequest in Your Will

Making a bequest to The Arc Otsego in your will helps ensure that your desire to support the individuals with developmental disabilities served by The Arc Otsego is carried out. Please check with your financial advisor to identify the best decisions for you.