November 2, 2020
For more information, contact:
Amy Albright, Executive Director, Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau
920-303-9200
amy@visitoshkosh.com 

(OSHKOSH, Wis.)—A new “Love Oshkosh” campaign launching this week encourages residents to show kindness and care for others in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Funded through a CARES Act grant, the campaign features community members from all walks of life who work in various industries describing their personal why for handwashing, social distancing and mask-wearing. The goal is to spark conversation and increase actions that help stop the spread of coronavirus.

“We know that there are so many people who love this community and care for one another’s well-being,” said Amy Albright, executive director of the Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau. “That’s why we’re showcasing how together, we care for one another, for the health of our residents and our business community.”

The campaign, to be launched through social and traditional media, communicates reasons residents are wearing masks, from keeping families and children safe to helping small business remain open. Among the reasons cited in the campaign:

  • “We owe it to the children and families we serve to do everything we can to keep them safe,” said Tracy Ogden, chief operating officer, Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh
  • “I wear masks and practice safe and healthy behaviors to help save my life, that of my family and my co-workers, and to help protect our community,” said Steve McCoy, production operator, Muza Metal Products.
  • “It’s an easy way to help out our heroes in the medical field,” said Jon Doemel, owner, ZaRonis, A Macaroni & Pizza Pub

The entire community is invited to share their reasons on social media, using the hashtag #LoveOshkosh.

“When people need to go out, we want them to stay safe,” Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff said. “We’re asking people to show kindness by social distancing, hand-washing and mask-wearing. With these simple acts of kindness, we can protect one another and our local business community.”

Community members also are encouraged to follow the campaign’s Facebook page and take a pledge to help fight COVID-19 through the Be Safe Wisconsin website.