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Pathfinder Bank “Giving Thanks” for OCO

Pathfinder Bank “Giving Thanks” for OCO

OCO Executive Director Diane Cooper-Currier welcomes Pathfinder Bank as a Silver Level sponsor for the agency’s upcoming “Giving Thanks” fundraiser in support of its “Sleep Tight” initiative. Pictured here from left are Tonya Crisafulli, executive assistant to the president & CEO of Pathfinder Bank; OCO Development Coordinator Margaret Barclay; Vaishali Willis, Pathfinder Bank community relations; and Cooper-Currier.

"Pathfinder Bank is a proud supporter of Oswego County Opportunities. OCO impacts our community in so many positive ways with programs that help thousands of residents per year,” said Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer James Dowd.

“Homeless children and families come to OCO with little more than the clothes on their backs, often from desperate living situations with nowhere else to turn,” said Cooper-Currier. “As we help them get back on their feet, a safe, affordable place to live is crucial. But these little ones need more than a roof over their head; they need a clean bed.”

“Unfortunately, thrift stores and second-hand shops rarely have mattresses or bedding in stock, due to the recent and rapid spread of nuisance insects like bed bugs and fleas,” continued Cooper-Currier. “Our ‘Sleep Tight’ seeks to provide funds for staff and client education, the purchase equipment for sanitizing and extermination, and to buy and maintain bedding supplies that are protected from infestation.”

OCO’s “Giving Thanks” fundraiser will be held Wednesday, November 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Lake Ontario Convention, Event and Conference Center in Oswego. The event will feature a number of food stations offering an assortment of Thanksgiving-inspired delicacies and refreshments from Oswego County’s most popular restaurants including Canale’s Restaurant, Mill House Market, La Parrilla, Blue Moon Grill, The Press Box, Mimi’s Drive-In, and The Eis House. Additional stations will offer choices from Ontario Orchards, CiTi Culinary Arts, Appledale Orchards, Colosse Cheese, and OCO Nutrition Services. Wine and beer and wine samples from Eagle Beverage will pair with the foods featured at each station. Entertainment for the evening will be the provided by world renowned guitarist, songwriter, recording artist, and session musician, Loren Barrigar.

Tickets to OCO’s “Giving Thanks” celebration are $30 per person and include food, refreshments, and beer and wine tastings. For more information or to purchase tickets visit, Buy tickets for Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.

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