Neighbors helping Neighbors – Serving Our Community

Mission Statement: ONC is an organization of community volunteers empowering and giving hope to those in need.

We are ONC and this is our story

Operation Northern Comfort is an organization of community volunteers empowering and giving hope to those in need. Watch the videos linked below to learn more about our mission. The documentary was made possible in part by a grant through CNY Arts.

Short clips: Makeup Story | The Best of People

See The Full Documentary

Our mission: ONC is an organization of community volunteers empowering and giving hope to those in need.

82nd CNY Scottish Games & Celtic Festival

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Operation Northern Comfort supports the CNY Scottish Games each year at Long Branch Park!

CNY Scottish Games Homepage

A Festival with a Purpose

The Crawfish Festival is our biggest celebration of the year. Held rain or shine in Clinton Square! With live music, great food, and thousands of attendees, it’s more than just a party. Every dollar raised goes directly back into the community through Operation Northern Comfort’s projects, helping our neighbors live safer, more independent lives.

Click here for more about the festival!

Supporting Local Change-Makers

Operation Northern Comfort is so happy to provide these storage units for the Tillies Touch summer program. Each year, ONC donates to grassroots organizations making a difference right here in Central New York. We believe in lifting up our neighbors, whether that’s building a ramp or supporting the mission of another local nonprofit. By sharing resources, we help multiply impact and strengthen the entire community.