We're Hiring!

Search our Job Listings and find your dream job today.

< PREVIOUS PAGE 2 OF 34 NEXT >

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 -

OCO adds OPT Route for Pulaski - Sandy Creek

Aug 18, 2020 -

OCO Recognizes Employees, with Help from Domino’s

Jul 8, 2020 - OCO partnered with the local Domino’s Pizzas to recognize the agency’s employees for their commitment to OCO and the approximately 16,000 people that are served through OCO’s more than 50 programs. “Our staff has been wonderful,” said OCO Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier. “Their selflessness and dedication has allowed OCO to continue to offer its services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of the tremendous challenges that is has created. I couldn't be prouder of our OCO employees!”

OCO’s Discovery Learning Center Reopens

Jul 7, 2020 - Oswego County Opportunities’ Discovery Learning Center in Phoenix has reopened. There are currently a limited amount of spots available for the summer and the Center is also accepting applications for enrollment in the fall.

Camp Hollis and OCO Cancer Prevention Program Promote Sun Safety

Jun 27, 2020 - Summer is finally here. We’re anxious to get outside to enjoy the warm weather and abundant sunshine. For youth in Oswego County one of the most popular destinations for summer fun is Camp Hollis.

OCO Cancer Prevention Program Promotes Sun Safety at Camp Zerbe

Jun 26, 2020 - Summer has not been canceled! Warm weather, sunshine, and fresh air abounds. It’s time to get outside and enjoy nature, and in Oswego County one of the best places to do so is Camp Zerbe.

OCO Summer Food Service Program Providing Free Meals for Oswego County Children

Jun 25, 2020 - Oswego County Opportunities is participating in this year’s Summer Food Service Program. Funded through the USDA and Administered locally by the New York State Education Department, the Summer Food Service Program provides free meals to children throughout the summer months.

Volunteers Playing a Key Role for OCO

Jun 24, 2020 - Volunteer: Someone who selflessly shares their time and effort to meet a need or advance the mission of an organization.

OCO Cancer Services expands to the North Country

Jun 8, 2020 - Carolyn Handville, program coordinator for Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Cancer Services of the North Country has announced that the program was recently awarded a five year grant from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) allowing the program to continuing to offer its services in the north country.

Sheriff’s Department Keeps OCO Meals on Wheels Rolling

Jun 2, 2020 - Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Meals on Wheels program delivers more than 1,000 meals to hungry seniors throughout Oswego County every day.

OCO Board to meet June 9

Jun 1, 2020 - The Oswego County Opportunities Board of Directors meets on Tuesday, June 9th, at 8:00 AM

T1D Oswego County to offer Video Series

Jun 1, 2020 - T1D Oswego County, a community group committed to providing information and opportunities for those living with Type 1 Diabetes or supporting a loved one with T1D, has announced that they will be soon be launching an informative video series.

OCO Services to Aid Families Program Here For You During COVID Shutdown

May 29, 2020 - The outbreak of the COVID -19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect our lives.

Backstreet Books asks, How Are You?

May 26, 2020 - How are you? Three months ago those words were simply an everyday greeting that would usually elicit a response of fine thanks, how are you?

Lunch Time! OCO Meals on Wheels & Social Distancing

May 20, 2020 - While Oswego County continues to shelter-in-place Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Nutrition Services is committed to ensuring that its Meals on Wheels program continues to provide healthy, nutritious meals to seniors throughout Oswego County.

< PREVIOUS PAGE 2 OF 34 NEXT >

[View Archive]

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