PAST EVENTS
Queens for a Cause - January 2018 Fundraiser
Chasing the Dragon
The Life of an Opioid Addict
Event Details: Tuesday, November 28th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM
5:30 Doors Open, Networking, Information Tables
6:15 Film Begins
7:15 Panel Discussion lead by US DOJ Personnel
Q&A Included for all Forum Members
FREE Event - Free Admission - Free Refreshments
2017 Events
Sunday, April 30, 2017
12 to 4
Oswego Elks Lodge
Check out Facebook Event Page for updates!!
August 2017
2nd Annual Addiction Awareness Walk
Scheduled for Sunday August 13th
Oswego Elks Lodge
April 11, 2017
March 27, 2017
Drive Safe Live Safe
Monday, March 27th from 6 -9 PM
SUNY Oswego
Interactive displays, and information about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Driving simulators, pedal cars, food and give-aways!
Keynote speaker: Marianne Angelillo
March 23, 2017
Heroin Synthetic Drug Forum hosted by Congressman John Katko
Oswego City Hall Thursday March 23 at 6:30 pm.
VOW Foundation will be there with a table exhibit and Teresa Woolson, President, on the panel
2016 Events
Please join in Suicide Awareness on September 19th at SUNY Oswego. Free event, Music, Food, Raffles, information tables and more. Event for the entire Family.
First Addiction Awareness Walk
August 2016 in Oswego
2015 Events
Oswego's First Annual Lights of Hope will be in the afternoon of Sunday September 13th at the West Linear Park during the Oswego Pride Festival.
Candles will be provided by the VOW Foundation
Sunday, April 26, 2015
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Oswego County S.A.F.E. Fair
Substance Awareness Family Education
Oswego Elks Lodge #271
132 West Fifth Street
Oswego, NY
(Click button to go to event page)
FREE Alcohol & Drug-Free Event
Fun for all ages
Two Poster Contests, Instagram Contest
& a Coloring Contest
Carnival-Type Games with Prizes
Free Face Painting
Music by Mystic Music Entertainment
Free Drawing - Apple iPod with accessories (21 & Under)
Raffles/Fundraiser
Food & Beverages Available
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Educational Information about substances abused, addiction, prevention, treatment, mental illness/ suicide, healthy alternatives & options
August 16, 2014
Substance Awareness Family Education (S.A.F.E.) FAIR
The Vow Foundation is hosting a FREE fun-filled event for all ages!
Everyone has a chance to win a prize!
If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry, this was only the first annual fair, there are many more to come! Stay tuned to this page for upcoming event posts!
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2014 Events
The purpose of this fair is to support our efforts to help keep people safe, by providing free education and information while offering food, free entertainment, and games/activities for the kids!
The Oswego County Sheriff’s Department will be there to help you make safe child ID cards for FREE!
There are many prizes offered via several different drawings (including a BIG special drawing for the children), guaranteed game rewards, as well as several desirable items that will be raffled off by placing tickets in the jar beside the item you want to win. (If you will not be present for the drawing, you may leave your contact information on your ticket).
Get your groove on out on the dance floor or show off your musical skills during karaoke!
Free admission, dinners are $10.00 and games require special tickets (available at a low, reasonable price). Every player wins a prize! Winners prizes may be of greater value than participant prizes. Prizes vary per game. We have received a grant for a large tent outside for games in case of rain which will also provide some nice shade!
SPECIAL RAFFLE PRIZES!!
There will also be several informational tables to visit inside the VFW. Every child who visits at least 4 tables will be entered into a drawing for either an Apple Ipod Touch or an Apple Ipad Mini! Children receive a punch card, acquire one punch from four tables of their choice, enter their required information on the stub (for statistical and contact information), and are entered into the drawing!
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Dinner ticket stubs will be entered into several door prize drawings. (You must purchase a dinner to be entered into the door prize drawings). You simply fill out your information on the stub and you will be contacted if you win – you do not need to be present to win a door prize either!
If you are interested in the delicious pulled-pork dinner you can order your tickets pre-sale by contacting The VOW Foundation’s founder, board member and president, Teresa Woolson, at (315) 402-6119. This pre-sale order helps us get an idea of how many dinners we should order.
This fair will be so much fun for people of all ages!
Don’t worry about the music being too loud for the kids to enjoy themselves – games are outside and music is inside.
Don’t have kids and are worried you won’t have anything to do?
Stop in and support our cause by purchasing a dinner while enjoying the free entertainment!
Don’t have any money?
Stop by to hear our story, enjoy some music and walk away knowing that your visit was sincerely appreciated by members of The VOW Foundation, as well as all of Victor Orlando Woolson’s friends and family.
Victor died from a fatal reaction to synthetic drugs. The VOW Foundation was formed and named, using his initials, in his honor. We are determined to get the word out about these dangerous poisons and help prevent more people from having permanent or even fatal reactions from these man-made chemicals sprayed on leaves.
Please spread the word about the S.A.F.E. Fair; we would like to reach as many people as possible.
Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
*People of every county are
encouraged to stop by!*
EVENT SPONSORS include:
J&C Knopp Karaoke
Carolyn A. Rush
Jennifer O’Reilly
Carnivores BBQ
Dave Spencer DJ
EJ Construction
In addition, the Oswego County Youth Bureau and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services awarded a Mini-Grant for the tent to use for this event!
Thank you all for how much you have done to support our missions:
Raising awareness about synthetic drugs
and
Helping to make Oswego County a safer community
We have already come so far. Thanks to YOUR help, of course.
Keep up the good work! It means the world to all of us!