FULTON — Oswego County Opportunities — a Fulton–based community-action agency that administers health and social services in Oswego County — will be receiving $200,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). U.S. Rep. John Katko (R–Camillus) announced the funding on Oct. 15. The money is available through HHS’s Basic Centers […]
FULTON — Oswego County Opportunities — a Fulton–based community-action agency that administers health and social services in Oswego County — will be receiving $200,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
U.S. Rep. John Katko (R–Camillus) announced the funding on Oct. 15. The money is available through HHS’s Basic Centers Program, which provides funding for community-based programs that meet the needs of runaway and homeless youth. With this award, Oswego County Opportunities will expand efforts to provide emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, and health-care referrals for runaway and homeless youth who are younger than age 18.
“With this funding, Oswego County Opportunities will be able to expand programs … Oswego County Opportunities plays an important role in our community, providing essential services to those in-need,” Katko said in a release.
The Oswego County Opportunities main office is located at 239 Oneida St. in Fulton.