Oswego County Opportunities

Oswego County Opportunities, often called OCO, is a private, nonprofit human service agency based in Fulton. It serves about 15,000 people a year through more than 50 programs, reaching residents across Oswego County with practical help for everyday needs, from assistance for the homeless to health care.

The programs cover a lot of ground: help for people who are homeless, education for children, youth and adults, reproductive health care for women and men, independence for people with disabilities, meals for seniors and others, safety for people who are abused, youth support and transportation.

What to Know

• More than 90 cents of every dollar goes directly to program services.
• The agency is funded mainly by federal and state dollars, along with fee-for-service revenue and local support.
• About 1,200 volunteers help alongside roughly 600 employees.
• It ranks among the top ten largest private employers in Oswego County.