Third Annual Community Baby Shower Connects Oswego County Families with Critical Resources

OSWEGO –  The Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly New York (OCOBFFNY) program is proud to announce the success of the third annual Community Baby Shower, recently hosted at Elim Grace Church in Oswego. This event was a true community-wide collaborative effort, brought to life through the incredible leadership and driving force of REACH CNY alongside numerous local partners. Together, this collaborative effort aimed to support local families by celebrating and connecting new and expectant parents with vital area resources.

The Community Baby Shower featured more than 23 local organizations dedicated to supporting healthy pregnancies, safe infant care, and strong family foundations. Attendees had the unique opportunity to meet directly with area providers, ask questions, and discover available community services.

The event served as a true demonstration of a community united in its commitment to supporting breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and overall family well-being. By drawing the community together, the initiative ensured that parents do not have to navigate their journeys alone.

Serving as a vital conduit for family education, each participating organization shared valuable materials and offered helpful giveaways, ensuring families left feeling both informed and empowered on their feeding and parenting journeys. To foster a sense of community and celebration, the supportive atmosphere was enhanced by music, refreshments, and an abundance of raffles. Highlighting the collective care within Oswego County, every attendee received a special gift to take home.

About the BFFNY Initiative: The BFFNY program works to create supportive environments for lactation throughout Oswego County. To explore the initiative or to learn how your business can support local families and employees through certification, visit www.oco.org/services/health/bffny or contact the team at [email protected]. This project is supported with funds from the State of New York.

This year marks the 60^th anniversary of Oswego County Opportunities. Each year, over 15,000 people are served through more than 50 programs including assistance for the homeless, educational services, safety for the abused, support for youth, crisis services, transportation for all, reproductive health, health education services, meals and nutritional guidance for the elderly, disabled and youth, and independence and support for the disabled. Oswego County Opportunities, “60 Years of Action. A Lifetime of Impact.”