Winter Edition of The Buzz
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Oswego Industries Inc., and Arc of Oswego Holiday Food Drive
FULTON- Oswego Industries, Inc. and Arc of Oswego County recently conducted a food and personal hygiene drive to support local seniors, with distribution coordinated by the Oswego County Office for the Aging and NY Connects.
Over a five-week period, employees of Oswego Industries, Inc., and Arc of Oswego County generously contributed over 540 pounds of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to NY Connects.
Pictured L to R: Amanda Gregory, Oswego Industries and Arc of Oswego County. Elizabeth Weimer, Oswego County Office of the Aging, and Lee Sullivan, Oswego Industries and Arc of Oswego County.
Oswego Industries, Inc. added 17 turkeys to the donation, which will be made into baskets and delivered by Oswego County Office for the Aging and NY Connects with help from Oswego Industries staff and individuals enrolled in our comm hab program to area seniors in need. Adding the turkey brings the total weight donated to over 780 lbs. of food and personal hygiene that will be distributed in the coming weeks.
Elizabeth Weimer, a senior aging services specialist with Oswego County Office for the Aging and NY Connects, said “These items are going to be distributed to the lowest-income seniors in rural areas. There are approximately 150 seniors that will benefit from this donation.”
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About Oswego Industries, Inc.
Oswego Industries Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities by providing them with meaningful employment and opportunities for personal growth. Through a wide range of programs and services, Oswego Industries Inc. promotes independence, inclusion, and a sense of purpose for individuals with disabilities. For more information, please call (315) 598-3108 or visit us online www.oswegoindustriesinc.org.
About Arc of Oswego County
Arc of Oswego County is a private, not-for-profit organization which has been providing programs and services to individuals with disabilities since 1953. Services include community habilitation, respite services, and senior day habilitation programs. Its mission is to be a leader in the field of developmental disabilities, committed to meeting the needs of individual growth, productivity, and independence comprehensive support system for Oswego County residents with disabilities. For more information, please call (315) 598-3108 or visit us online www.arcofoswegocounty.org.
About the Oswego County Office for the Aging
The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) helps seniors through directly provided services such as case management, insurance counseling, information, referral & assistance and outreach. OFA also contracts with agencies to provide services such as senior nutrition service, transportation, legal services, health promotion, social adult day care, consumer directed in-home services, personal care aides and housekeeper chore aides. For more information about the Oswego County Office for the Aging please visit https://www.oswegocounty.com/departments/human_services/office_for_the_aging
About NY Connects
NY Connects is your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information and assistance. We can help you link to long term services and supports, such as home care, transportation and meals. Our goal is to help individuals remain in their homes as long as possible. For more information about NY Connects please visit https://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/
An Unforgettable Night of Entertainment, Games, and Philanthropy at River Vista Event Center
Get ready for an exhilarating evening of entertainment, games, and philanthropy at the River Vista Event Center in Fulton!
We invite you to join our upcoming fundraising extravaganza on Saturday, March 30, 2024 for an unforgettable night filled with craps, roulette, blackjack, poker, live music from Joe Cortini’s Jazz Mafia, and all-around FUN. Best of all, it’s for a fantastic cause – supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mark your calendar for this unique event, where the excitement never stops against the stunning backdrop of Oswego River. Our venue will buzz with the thrill of casino games, live music, and the camaraderie of like-minded individuals coming together for a meaningful purpose.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Schedule of Events:
- Registration: 5:30-6 pm
- Gaming: 6-10 pm
- Silent Auction: 10:30 pm
Venue: River Vista Event Center, Fulton
Your support will empower individuals with disabilities to lead rich, fulfilling lives on their terms. Funds raised from this event will directly impact the programs and services offered by Oswego Industries, Inc.
We cordially invite you and your company to participate in this incredible night by becoming a sponsor. Choose from various sponsorship opportunities and consider contributing prizes or raffle items to increase the event’s excitement.
Sponsorship and ticket packages are available. By joining us at the River Vista Event Center, you’ll align your brand with a cause that truly matters and gain exposure to a dedicated and loyal audience, including our sponsors, local businesses, and others participating in the 2024 event.
Be a part of something special—help us make a difference in the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your commitment to this cause is invaluable, and we look forward to your support in making this fundraising event at River Vista Event Center a tremendous success.
Oswego Industries’ Jason Krause and Lisa Guernsey Featured on Spectrum News.
Oswego Industries’ Jason Krause and Lisa Guernsey were featured on Spectrum News last weekend. The footage was filmed during our open house on September 28th.
