Pathfinder Bank’s in-house campaign saw an increase in employee participation and total donations. Additionally, Pathfinder Bank doubled its corporate support for United Way bringing the total donation to more than $12,000.
Rev. John Hogan, Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Oswego presents representatives from the Oswego County Children’s Fund, Inc. and Frederick Leighton Elementary School with a truckload of toys and gifts that St. Mary’s parishioners graciously donated for less fortunate children in Oswego and throughout the county.
As part of the “Oswego Lighthouse: A Community Arts Project,” the H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego will be hosting a youth art workshop entitled “Sailor Sam Saves the Lighthouse! Intro to Illustration”, on Thursday, April 28th from 1 to 3 pm, in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO). This event is appropriate for children ages 5 to10 years old.
Community members showed their support for United Way’s annual Stuff-A-Bus Campaign by purchasing a Paper Bus at Pathfinder Bank branches throughout Oswego County. All proceeds from the Paper Buses will go towards the purchase of additional school supplies such as backpacks and calculators.
Robert and Elizabeth McGrath, owners of The Clubhouse Tavern in Oswego, lent their support to United Way of Greater Oswego County as they organized and hosted A Night of Drinks and Dancing, a special event to benefit the agency’s Community Fund.
United Way of Greater Oswego County recently recognized Robert and Liz McGrath, owners of The Clubhouse Tavern in Oswego, with its Spirit of Community Award at the organization’s Salute to Volunteers and Leadership Giving Luncheon held March 16th at The American Foundry in Oswego. The award is presented to an organization or individual that demonstrates unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life in Oswego County.
Vona’s Restaurant is doing their part this April to increase Autism Awareness one Appetizer at a time. During the month of April, proceeds from every appetizer purchased will benefit the Oswego County Autism Task Force (OCATF) and their mission to enhance the lives of those touched by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
On yet another beautiful fall day here in Oswego, N.Y., I found myself meandering around downtown in search of another hometown style prospect.
Joseph Wicks was a recent guest at Oswego Rotary where he discussed efforts by the Bureau of Tobacco Control to encourage private business owners to draft policy regarding smoking on or near their business.
Wicks, a financial planner, has worked for the New York State Department of Health and most recently for Integrated Community Planning where he covers Onondaga, Cayuga and Oswego Counties combatting health issues such as tobacco cessation. Pictured are Joe Wicks and Oswego Rotary Club President Elect Dr. Richard Tesoriero.
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