United Way of Greater Oswego County

THIS WEEKEND! GJP Italian Eatery is hosting their 2nd Annual Food Drive for Blessings in A Backpack is this weekend! For every three items you bring in you get a free slice! For every item received, GJP is donating an additional 50 cents!! We are challenging our friends to match GJP’s cash donations to feed as many of our kids in need that we can!!

United Way supports 211, a free and confidential service that helps people find the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone can use their services, and there is no cost involved to learn about what agencies provide relief.

What an adorable video of a local little girl and her dad! Nice info about Dolly Parton and the Imagination Library also. DID YOU KNOW that Dolly's Imagination Library is here in EVERY school district in Oswego County? The link to sign up online is in the comments below. https://www.ellentube.com//5-year-old-dolly-parton-fan-sin

Do you know a hometown hero? The city of Oswego is now taking nominations for individuals in the Port City community who deserve recognition for making a difference in the lives of others. http://www.oswegocountynewsnow.com//article_299b99b2-3199-

We have RAFFLE TICKETS for this beautiful ring at Mimi’s in Fulton (proceeds benefit United Way of Oswego County)! We will be here at Mimi’s during the breakfast, lunch and dinner hours TODAY. Drawing to be held at noon on Christmas Eve at DuFore’s Jewelers (DuFore’s generously donated this sparkler). A $1 donation gets you a ticket, $5 donation gets you 6 chances and our best offer, a $10 donation gets you 15 tickets. Can’t make it to Mimi’s?? We also have Venmo available: @Katharine-Davis-2 for a contactless transaction. Message me your number and I will fill out your tickets (then send you a photo of them). Thank you!

#ThankfulThursday: We are still in awe of our generous donors Thank you again for supporting our efforts on #GivingTuesday. Your gift helps protect families who are having an emergency, improves the health & wellness of Oswego County residents and builds successful youth. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of thousands of families in our cities, towns and neighborhoods.