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OCBC and OCO host Baby Shower

The Oswego County Breastfeeding Coalition and Oswego County Opportunities recently hosted a baby shower at Oswego Hospital for new mothers and expectant mothers from the community. An annual event, the baby shower was spearheaded by the OCBC, an organization consisting of representatives from local businesses and health & nutrition providers who strive to promote and support breastfeeding families.

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Financial Opportunities Available to Help Kids Attend Camp Hollis This Summer

The Oswego City-County Youth Bureau is excited about a new opportunity available to kids and families to help them attend Camp Hollis this summer! Families who qualify can send their 9- to 14-year-old children to camp for a week at no cost to the family. Oswego County families that fall under the 200 percent poverty guidelines may qualify for assistance with camp fees.

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OCO Nutrition Services Celebrates 40 Years

When Congress enacted the Older Americans Act to address the social services needs of older people it was seen as a major vehicle for promoting the delivery of social services to seniors. Its mission was to help older people maintain maximum independence in their homes and communities and to promote a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly.

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Oswego City School District Educator Named to National ‘Dream Team’

Dennis Pawlikowski, a math teacher at Oswego Middle School in Oswego City School District, spent June 4-7 in New Orleans participating in TeachFest, a unique professional development event focused on creating high-quality Common Core curricular resources. Pawlikowski attended the event as part of LearnZillion’s Dream Team of 200 talented math and English language arts (ELA) teachers.

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