Blessings in a Backpack - 2017
Oswego Chapter: Received funding to expand their mission to provide nutritious food on the weekend to any Oswego school-age child who needs it.
Grants to nonprofits providing social and human services.
Oswego Chapter: Received funding to expand their mission to provide nutritious food on the weekend to any Oswego school-age child who needs it.
The Oswego chapter was awarded to expand its aluminum ramp program to enable more house-bound individuals to get out into the community.
Funding to support its blood services capacity-building project, which will speed up its delivery of blood across New York state.
Received funding on behalf of Prevention Support Partners for its Circle of Security Parenting 2017-18 scholarship program to train staff at six agencies in the county on this internationally recognized, evidence-based parenting program.
This grant will fund an initiative, "BeWell in Oswego," to provide emotional wellness services to older adults and practicum training to SUNY Oswego students.
Funds will be used to establish the first Adult Social Day Care program in Oswego County called "The Cornerstone Club."
Funds will used to build an outdoor riding arena to provide training for youth and veterans.
Start-up funding for development of a marketing plan and holistic educational programs- Key Note Speaker for 2017 Holistic Wellness Fair, a 2-part series on healthy eating by a holistic nutritionist, new mindful meditation weekly series, and developing a lending library and new promotional materials.
Funds will be used for the project, "Caterbilities," which provides vocational training and skill building in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Funds awarded to OCO for their SAF Shelter and program for a new security system and fencing around the shelter to increase the level of security for residents and staff.