Write a commentThe “Hearts on the Bridge” were purple Tuesday night and will be different colors throughout this last week of February.
As many of you know, the hearts started out red at the beginning of the month, went to a tracing red, then after a few days, went to full color-changing mode followed by a moving red and white for Valentine's Day weekend and have been all colors together for the past few days.
This week, as the colors of the hearts change, they will represent a different cause or organization. As Ellen Clark, Concierge with Experience Oswego and the one responsible for having the hearts on the bridge, was thinking about this being the last week they will be up, she considered the fact that there is so much more that the hearts can do that people had not seen yet. She coupled that with the idea of matching the colors up with a cause or organization. After she came up with the ways to showcase the hearts, she added to the idea an opportunity for people to donate to the causes and organizations.
Ellen's hope is that the public, from little kids pulling on the side of their parents' pants saying “Let's go see what color the hearts are tonight!” to seniors asking their caretakers or adult children to bring then to the bridge to see the hearts, will enjoy the different colors throughout the week. Her hope also is that some will take the opportunity to give to one or more of the causes or organizations represented.
This weekend will be filled in with special requests through Experience Oswego for the color of the hearts. If you have a request for a color this weekend or would like to hear more about what the hearts can do, call Ellen with Experience Oswego at 315-704-8900.
Color Schedule for the “Hearts on the Bridge” in their final week
Tuesday - Purple Hearts for the Military Order of the Purple Heart
The mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families. The Military of the Purple Heart Foundation has the critical mission of raising funds to support the wide ranging programs and activities of the Order. Funds for welfare, rehabilitation and/or service work is carried on by the organization under Chapter 406.
DONATE on a local level, send check to: Thomas Margrave, Commander Chapter 406 MOPH, 29 William Street, Cortland NY 13045 (payable to Chapter 406) or on a national level at https://purpleheartfoundation.givecorps.com
Wednesday – Blue Hearts on North Side for Oswego Health
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents in our community. The Oswego Health Foundation exists to raise and manage philanthropic support for Oswego Health as it provides accessible, quality care and improves the health of the residents in our community.
DONATE at www.oswegohealth.org/foundation/donate-now
Wednesday - Red Pumping Hearts on South Side for National Heart Month
Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question. Life is why the American Heart Association exists. Help them continue building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
DONATE On a local level, send check to: American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse NY 13220-3049 (payable to American Heart Association). On a national level at www.donatenow.heart.org
Thursday – Green and Gold alternating Hearts for SUNY Oswego
Our mission is to contribute to the common good by lighting the path to wisdom and empowering women and men to pursue meaningful lives as productive, responsible citizens. The chief goal of the Oswego College Foundation, Inc. is to raise and manage private support to advance SUNY Oswego's mission. The foundation was established to foster, encourage, promote and support the scientific, literary, educational and cultural purposes of SUNY Oswego.
DONATE on www.alumni.oswego.edu/givenow or by check to: Attn: Joy Knopp, University Development, 215 Sheldon Hall, Oswego NY 13126 (payable to: The Oswego College Foundation)
Friday – Blue and White alternating Hearts for Oswego City School District
The Mission of the Oswego City School District is to empower all students to reach their full potential in the best possible engaging learning environment. The Port City Educational Foundation, Inc. exists to secure funding and resources to enhance the educational mission of the Oswego City School District community for all learners.
DONATE by check to: Mary Slimmer, Treasurer, Port City Educational Foundation, 6 Harvest Drive, Oswego NY 13126 (payable to Port City Educational Foundation) www.PCEFoswego.com
Saturday/Sunday/Monday – Special Requests by Experience Oswego – Call 315-704-8900
The mission of Experience Oswego NY is to serve the people of Oswego through providing concierge services, public speaking, motivational training and special projects. Experience Oswego is the company responsible for the “Hearts on the Bridge” project – 10 five foot illuminated and animated hearts placed on the Bridge Street bridge in Oswego for the month of February. Other projects are being planned to illuminate Oswego and to prepare for tourists, visitors and newcomers into the area.
GIVE at www.experienceoswego.com/specialprojects
Click to view the gallery of "Hearts On The Bridge"
