OFA News
OFA 23rd Annual Awards Celebration
The Montgomery County Office for Aging, Inc. (OFA) held the 23rd Annual Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 11. The OFA honored Deborah Slezak and Brent Phetteplace with the Father Joseph F. Girzone Crystal Pillar Award, Marcia Lyons received the Diane G. Snell...
Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program
Montgomery County Office for Aging has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program for the month of May! The Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program, which launched in April 2014, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support...
OFA Is Looking for a Legal Service Provider
The Montgomery County Office for Aging is looking for a legal service provider or providers. Average time commitment is ~ 20 hours per month. This entails working from OFA Amsterdam and Canajoharie locations doing consultations, Wills, Powers-of-Attorney, Health Care...
Adopt-A-Senior Program Holiday Tree
Each year MCOFA identifies senior citizens in the community who are typically homebound without anywhere or anyone to spend the holidays with. The Adopt-A-Senior Program spreads holiday cheer to these seniors by providing them with gifts they have requested. Community...
2022-2023 HEAP SEASON
Montgomery County Office for Aging is an alternate certifier for Montgomery County Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). If you received HEAP last year, you will get a notice to re-apply for assistance this year. MCOFA is here to help! Call 518-843-2300 for...
Caregiver of the Year
William Francisco was recognized as Caregiver of the Year by the Montgomery County Office for Aging and the Montgomery County Legislature on October 25, 2022. He is the caregiver for his mother, Bertha “Beth” Francisco. William’s caregiving journey started in November...
Raise the Roof Campaign
Join our campaign to raise money for major capital improvements needed four our roof at OFA's Amsterdam office. Public funds allow the OFA the ability to administer invaluable services, but private donations help us to excel by expanding services and creating...
Farmer’s Market Coupons Are In
Any senior 60 years of age and older who meets income eligibility criteria can receive these coupons to purchase fresh fruits & vegetables from local authorized farmer's markets. Monthly income needs to be at or below: $2096 per month for a one-person household,...
New York Caregivers Info
Are you caring for a family member and unsure of how to deal with challenging behaviors or looking for new ways to connect with your loved one? Would you like to connect with other people in a similar situation? NewYork-Caregivers.com is a resource that provides...
2022 OFA Award Celebration
Check out images from the 2022 Office For Aging Awards Ceremony.