Oswego, NY – The United Way of Greater Oswego County received some much-needed support for its annual campaign recently when the Board of Directors for the Port of Oswego Authority presented Executive Director of the United Way, Melanie Trexler with a check in the amount of $5,000 for the United Way’s Community Care Fund.

Each year the United Way’s annual campaign serves as the major fundraiser for the more than 35 human services programs that the United Way helps fund.  Administered through the United Way’s member agencies, these programs provide a wide range of comfort and support to thousands of families and individuals throughout Oswego County.  From seniors to children, United Way funded programs ensure that those in the most need receive the help they need.

Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Port of Oswego Authority, Chris Dain, praised the United Way for their efforts in Oswego County.  “We recognize the tremendous work that the United Way and its member agencies do.  As a concerned community member, the Port of Oswego Authority is proud to be able to do our part and lend a helping hand to the United Way. Everyone benefits from a stronger, healthier community.  By supporting the United Way of Greater Oswego County we helping them and their member agencies improve the quality of life here in Oswego County,” said Dain.

“We are thrilled to receive this donation,” said Trexler.  “The generosity demonstrated by the Board of Directors of the Port of Oswego Authority is yet another example of the important impact that the Port has on our community.  Their care and concern for our community is truly inspiring.”

About The Photo: Chairman of the Port of Oswego Authority’s Board of Directors, Chris Dain presents Executive Director of the United Way, Melanie Trexler with a check in the amount of $5,000 from the Board of Directors in support of the United Way’s Community Care Fund.  The Community Care Fund supports a wide range of human services programs by providing funds to those that serve individuals and families in the most need in Oswego County.  Pictured above from left are: Board Members, Robert Burtch and David Buske; Port Attorney, Timothy Fennell; Lois Luber of the United Way, Melanie Trexler, Chris Dain, Board Members, Pam Caraccioli and Dr. Richard Tesoriero; and Executive Director of the Port of Oswego Authority, Jonathan Daniels.