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OCO Nutrition Services Dials up Holiday Calling

OCO Nutrition Services Dials up Holiday Calling

Staff and volunteers with OCO Nutrition Services are checking in with clients in OCO’s Meals on Wheels program throughout the holiday season. For many of the seniors that receive home delivered meals, the person delivering the meal is the only person they have contact with in their home.

“Our Holiday Calling initiative is a nice way to keep in touch with our seniors,” said OCO Nutrition Services Coordinator Bridget Dolbear. “During the holiday season, especially the weeks leading up to Christmas and between Christmas and New Year’s Day, our seniors may not see someone for several days. Holiday Calling allows us to check in with our seniors to see that they are doing well and make sure that they are not experiencing any issues that need attention. It’s always nice to hear a friendly holiday greeting. It helps brighten their day and they appreciate it.”    

In this photo, Courtney Whaley, Program Assistant with Nutrition Services, checks in on a client in the Meals on Wheels program.

The Holiday Calling initiative is part of OCO’s participation in the 2017 Subaru Share the Love® Event. 
A partnership with the National Meals on Wheels Association and Subaru, Share the Love provides local meals on wheels program the opportunity to receive financial support. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased now through January 2, 2018 Subaru will donate $250 to one of four national charities or to a preapproved hometown charity such as OCO’s Meals on Wheels program if designated by the purchase or lessee.

“Our participation in the 2017 Subaru Share the Love Event® allows us raise awareness of OCO’s Meals on Wheels program and provides us with the opportunity to raise additional funds for the program,” added Dolbear.

OCO’s Nutrition Services is funded in part through Oswego County Office for the Aging and United Way of Greater Oswego County.  OCO’s Nutrition Services administers six Dining and Activity Centers as well, where seniors can enjoy a hot, nutritious noontime meal and visit with friends.  These centers are located in Fulton, Mexico, Hannibal, Parish, Phoenix and Cleveland. 

Scenes from OCO's Annual Meeting April 9, 2019

Circles of Security changed our lives - James Hilts, a program participant in OCO's Family Case Management service, shared the positive impact Circles of Security has had on his family. Hilts was a quest speaker at OCO's Annual Meeting on April 9.
Circles of Security changed our lives
Circles of Security is topic of Annual Meeting guest speakers - OCO Board President Jeff Coakley (left) and Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier (right) welcome OCO Senior Case Manager Jen Woodward, Dr. Matt Dykas (center), Associate Processor and Psychology Department Chair at SUNY Oswego, and James Hilts, participant in OCO's Family Case Management Program. Dr. Dykas spoke about Circles of Security and how it benefits adults in building better parenting skills and providing a secure environment for their children. Mr. Hilts shared personal experience with Circles of Security and the positive impact it has had on his family. The guest speakers were arranged by Jen Woodward.
Circles of Security is topic of Annual Meeting guest speakers
Congratulations to Whelahan Award winner - Board President Jeff Coakley, Health Education Collaboration Manager Toni Ross, Crisis & Development Services Director Cristy King, and Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier congratulate Ross on receiving the Amelia Whelahan award.
Congratulations to Whelahan Award winner
Diane Cooper-Currier and Ron Darrow - OCO Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier congratulates Ron Darrow on his retirement from the Board of Directors. Darrow served as Treasurer for many years.
Diane Cooper-Currier and Ron Darrow
Finance Director recognized for service - Board President Jeff Coakley (left), Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier, and Board Vice President Deana Michaels (right) present a plaque to Senior Director of Finance Brian Greenhouse for his achievements in overseeing and improving OCO's financial position over the past several years. Greenhouse is retiring in July.
Finance Director recognized for service
Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award presented to John Zanewych - OCO Board President Jeff Coakley (left) and Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier present the Howard B. Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award to OCO Board member John Zanewych.
Howard Wilcox Volunteer of the Year Award presented to John Zanewych
New Board Members welcomed - Board President Jeff Coakley (left) and Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier (right) welcome newly elected members of the OCO Board of Directors, from left: David Beehner, Martha Sturtz, and Jill Lyon.
New Board Members welcomed
OCO Ex Dir Diane Cooper-Currier and retiring Board of Directors Treasurer Ron Darrow - OCO Ex Dir Diane Cooper-Currier and retiring Board of Directors Treasurer Ron Darrow, who served on the Board since 1999 and was Treasurer for 14 years.
OCO Ex Dir Diane Cooper-Currier and retiring Board of Directors Treasurer Ron Darrow