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Stacie France: February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 4, 2022 Contributor

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). Teen dating violence is more common than most people think; 1 in 3 teens and young adults in the US will experience emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse from their intimate partner before they reach adulthood.

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OCO’s SAF Program Promotes Annual Stalking Awareness Month Campaign

January 26, 2022 Contributor

January 2022 marks the 18th annual National Stalking Awareness Month and offers an opportunity to support those affected by the crime.

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OCO Point In Time Count To Assess Homelessness

January 21, 2022 Contributor

On Wednesday, January 26 staff from Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Crisis and Development program conduct its annual Point In Time count.

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OCO, Oswego County Federal Credit Union Host Consumer Dinner

January 13, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Federal Credit Union continued its tradition of hosting the annual Christmas dinner for Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Residential Programs.

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Inferno Elite Athletix Make Spirits Bright For OCO Mental Health Transitional Living Program

January 7, 2022 Contributor

Thanks to the generous efforts of Inferno Elite Athletix, the holiday season was a little brighter for residents in Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Mental Health Transitional Living program.

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Youth Bureau Grant Aides OCO Supervised Visitation Center

December 16, 2021 Contributor

Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) recently received a mini grant from the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

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Nuclear Power Plant Employees Donate More Than $4.3 Million To Local Communities

December 10, 2021 Contributor

The communities where Exelon Generation employees live and work in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland will receive more than $4.3 million to support critical needs, thanks to annual giving campaign contributions from employees and the Exelon Foundation.

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Youth Bureau Awards Grant To OCO Youth Programs For Membership At Fulton Family YMCA

December 2, 2021 Contributor

Youth in Oswego Count Opportunities PATH (Program to Assist Teenage Homeless) and YES! (Youth Emergency Services) programs will enjoy a healthier, more active winter thanks to a mini grant from the Oswego City / County Youth Bureau and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

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Oswego County Proclaims November As Runaway Prevention Month

November 20, 2021 Contributor

Oswego County presented a proclamation designating November as Runaway Prevention Month to representatives from Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. (OCO).

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Jill Brzuszkiewicz: November Is National Runaway Prevention Month

November 16, 2021 Contributor

It is estimated that 1.6-2.8 million youth run away each year. That’s too many homeless youth. These are good kids put in bad situations.

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