Poverty

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Helping Those in Need

December 24, 2009 Contributor

Teresa Cady (l) and Charlotte Dodge (r) peer through the bags of food items that members of the Prince Of Peace Church in Fulton donated in support of Oswego Opportunities’ ‘Giving Tree.’ The congregation donated food for six families living in OCO’s homeless apartment program. Thanks to the generous donations from caring area organizations, and the efforts of Oswego County Opportunities and their employees, a number of families will be enjoying a merrier holiday season.Teresa Cady (l) and Charlotte Dodge (r) peer through the bags of food items that members of the Prince Of Peace Church in Fulton donated in support of Oswego Opportunities’ ‘Giving Tree.’ […]

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Catholic Charities of Oswego County Announces Fresh Food Distribution

December 8, 2009 Contributor

On Wednesday, December 9th the Emergency Services Program of Catholic Charities of Oswego County in cooperation with the Food Bank of Central New York will sponsor a fresh food distribution. Fresh foods and produce will be available, free of charge to those in need, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm or until food is gone. Please bring your own bags or boxes. Distribution will be at the Elks Lodge, 57 Pierce Drive in Fulton. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Today’s Data: School District Poverty Rates

October 20, 2009 Contributor

I’m starting a new occasional feature — highlighting data that shines a light on our county and our communities.  Our governments produce floods of data.  We hope to spoon out a few ounces as it flows by and show you something you might not have known.

Feel free to discuss what you see in the comments.

Before you click to see the table, play a little guessing game:  The districts are APW, Central Square, Fulton, Hannibal, Mexico, Oswego, Phoenix, Pulaski and Sandy Creek.  Try to rank them in order, from highest poverty to lowest. Then take a look at the numbers. […]