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OCO Homeless Services Works Through Pandemic
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, OCO Homeless Services received a notable increase in calls from individuals and families seeking emergency housing.
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Fulton Daily News
Volunteers Play Key Role For OCO
For Oswego County Opportunities (OCO), the community action agency for Oswego County, volunteers are a priceless asset that enables the agency to meet its mission, goals and objectives.
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Cancer Prevention In Action Stresses Dangers Of Indoor Tanning
While many believe that tanning beds, tanning booths and other indoor tanning options are safer than the sun, research indicates that whether from the sunlight or a tanning bed, ultraviolet radiation damages your skin.
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OCO Cancer Services Expands To North Country
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.
Fulton Daily News
OCO Head Start Pre-K Program Accepting Applications
Parents throughout Oswego County have discovered the benefits afforded children participating in the Oswego County Head Start Pre-K Program.
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OCO Meals On Wheels Program Continues Amid Pandemic
Lunch time! 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.
Fulton Daily News
Backstreet Books Asks, How Are You?
Backstreet Books, 201 Oneida Street in Fulton, has decorated their windows with colorful designs including a large “How are you?” greeting. While the store is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, store manager Carol Ireland found a creative way for Backstreet Books to maintain its positive impact on its community.
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Shutdown Not Stopping OCO Nutrition Services
For hundreds of Oswego County seniors a trip to one of Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Dining and Activity Centers or a knock on the door from their home delivered meal driver is the highlight of the day.
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OCO Transportation Continues To Serve County Resident
While we are sheltering in place and staying home as much as possible there is still a need for essential services. Trips to the grocery store, the pharmacy, and doctor appointments must continue. For county residents who do not drive, or have access to a vehicle, this poses a serious problem. Fortunately Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) has the answer.
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OCO Courier Service Meeting Agency’s Needs During COVID Pandemic
Kirby and Crandall. While they’re not a comedy team, they do bring joy to – and put smiles on – the faces of Oswego County Opportunities employees and consumers with each delivery they make. The two are drivers for OCO’s expanded courier service.