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OCO’s SAF Program Launches Annual Stalking Awareness Month Campaign

Jan 13, 2021 - The theme for National Stalking Awareness Month is “Know It. Name It. Stop It.,” and this year, the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center is asking individuals to learn, teach, share, and reflect on stalking in their own communities in an effort to combat harmful stereotypes surrounding stalking through education.

OCO Family Care Program Changing Lives

Dec 16, 2020 - “Moments like these, when you realize that you are making such a positive impact on someone’s life, is what makes my role in the Family Care Program as a host home provider so rewarding,” said Diane Zeller.

Oswego County Seniors Staying Active, Social, and Healthy: Activities You Should Know

Dec 16, 2020 - "[...] There are so many great things happening in our community for the senior population and we want to spread the word,” said Leanna Cleveland, Coordinator of Community Health with OCO.

Rural Health Networks Announces Rural Health Champions

Dec 16, 2020 - National Rural Health Day celebrates the “Power of Rural”, bringing to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face and showcasing the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health and other rural stakeholders to address those challenges.

Facing a Health Crisis with Calm and Preparedness

Dec 9, 2020 - As more information is received about the growing number of COVID-19 cases, it is normal to experience some fear, weariness, and increased stress. COVID-19’s impact on the holiday season can also add to feelings of anxiety, disappointment, and isolation. Our Employee Assistance Program, Crouse HelpPeople, has provided the following guidelines for practicing good self-care for yourself and for your loved ones.

Zonta Club of Oswego aids OCO SAF Program

Dec 9, 2020 - “While the COVID-19 pandemic was putting an end to so many in-person events, we knew that we had to find a way to host our annual Witches Ball as it raises much needed funds for OCO’s SAF program.”

National Grid “Giving Thanks” for OCO

Nov 17, 2020 -

OCO Board of Directors meets Nov. 10th

Nov 1, 2020 - The Oswego County Opportunities Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020, at 8:00 AM.

Community Bank supports OCO Giving Thanks Celebration

Oct 18, 2020 - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic OCO’s Giving Thanks will be a virtual event and will take place November 6th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and will be streamed on the OCO Events Facebook page.

OCO Opens Residential House in Hannibal

Oct 17, 2020 - Our IRAs are staffed 24/7 with direct support professionals that provide training and assistance to the residents. Our staff work with the residents as they develop the skills needed to live independently such as household responsibilities, grocery shopping, cooking. They also accompany residents to community events and other outings.

OCO Family Care Program Offers Fulfillment

Oct 12, 2020 - OCO’s Family Care program is a NYS OMH certified residential program for adults with a disability. Through its host homes OCO’s Family Care program provides these individuals the opportunity to lead an active lifestyle and interact in their community. Due to the program’s success OCO is accepting references for residents and host homes in the Oswego, Fulton, Mexico, Phoenix, Hannibal, and Pulaski areas.

OCO Board of Directors meets October 13th

Oct 3, 2020 - The Oswego County Opportunities Board of Directors meets on Tuesday, October 13th, at 8:00 AM

Oswego County COVID-19 Fund helps OCO address pandemic needs

Sep 16, 2020 - To help offset the expenses needed to seamlessly continue its programs during the COVID-19 pandemic OCO was recently awarded a $15,000 grant from the Oswego County COVID-19 Fund, an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation. The funds will go a long way in helping OCO’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

T1D Oswego County Virtual Event ‘From Home to School with T1D’ set for Sept. 23

Sep 16, 2020 - This local network has planned a number of events aimed at supporting the T1D community, and will be shifting its approach to virtual meetings instead of in-person gatherings. The next event coming up is, “From Home to School with T1D,” using Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 pm. The event will feature several panelists to speak on the topic of T1D and educational environments.

Pulaski Community Fund Grant helps launch bus route for Pulaski / Sandy Creek

Sep 10, 2020 - Thanks to the support of the Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund, OCO Transportation Services is now offering a new bus route that serves the Pulaski / Sandy Creek area.

Sun Safety Important for Outdoor Businesses, Too

Sep 10, 2020 - If you are on your way to work, and that work will be done outside, applying sunscreen may not be a priority ... but it should be. People whose jobs working outside are exposed to several hours of sunshine every day. Over-exposure to the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays can cause not only a sunburn, but lasting skin damage that could lead to skin cancer.

2020 Census Let's Be Counted

Sep 9, 2020 - Haven’t had a chance to respond to the 2020 Census? It’s not too late. The 2020 Census will be ending September 30th so you still have time to complete and submit your census form.

OCO Cancer Prevention Program Promoting Sun Safety at Hulett Park

Sep 4, 2020 - OCO's Cancer Prevention in Action Program brings its Sun Safety initiative to a popular Fulton park.

Women’s Fund of CNY Grant Used to Make Care Packages for Women in Crisis

Aug 21, 2020 - Oswego County Opportunities was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Women’s Fund of Central New York. Grant funds were used to purchase food, diapers, formula, feminine hygiene products, and clothing for women and girls experiencing a crisis or involved in case management services in response to the increased needs related to COVID-19.

Caring Community Advocates to Offer Care Packages for Area Seniors

Aug 18, 2020 -

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Scenes from OCO's Annual Meeting April 9, 2019

Circles of Security changed our lives

Circles of Security is topic of Annual Meeting guest speakers

Congratulations to Whelahan Award winner

Diane Cooper-Currier and Ron Darrow

Finance Director recognized for service

Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award presented to John Zanewych

New Board Members welcomed

OCO Ex Dir Diane Cooper-Currier and retiring Board of Directors Treasurer Ron Darrow

OCO Nutrition Services Dining & Activity Centers:

Program Information & Menu

K-Rock Interview with OCO Health Education Staff

Community Health Assessment
for Oswego County

The Oswego County Health Department has released a summary of the Community Health Assessment 2014-2017. The assessment identifies the county's greatest health risks and challenges, compared to surrounding counties and the NYS average. Click here for the executive summary.

Highlights include the following challenges:

High overweight and obesity rate among adults and school children
High smoking rate, and high alcohol and drug abuse among adults
High disease burden and life lost from cancer, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and diabetes
High unintentional pregnancy rate and reduced percentage of pregnant women seeking early prenatal care
High rate of drug abuse
High suicide death rate
Increased incidence of STDs
Constant threat from mosquito-borne diseases and increased incidence of tick-borne diseases
Health disparities are associated with socioeconomic differences
Unfunded or underfunded federal and state mandates drain the County’s resources for improvement of local community health

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