United Way 2025 Gala

United Way of Central Oklahoma
raises $17.6 Million to support
Partner Agencies!

Board Serve
Board Serve Program

United Way's Board Serve program improves nonprofit boards throughout the community!
In loving memory of Frank Merrick
March 15, 1956 - October 13, 2024

STAY UNITED
STAY UNITED

Stay United as you step into a new phase of life!
Explore with us how retiring into the community can enrich your days while it transforms lives.

Emerging Leaders
UW Events

United Way's Emerging Leaders host the annual Raising the Stakes Casino Night

Volunteer Center
Volunteer Center

Love's Travel Stops Employee volunteers pack food bags for a United Way Partner Agency

100 Years of Compassion
A Century of Compassion

United Way of Central Oklahoma has served central Oklahomans since 1923.

Wayfinder Innovation Grant
Wayfinder Innovation Grant

Congratulations to our WayFinder Innovation Grant winners: A Chance to Change and The Homeless Alliance!

2-1-1 Immediate Help
2-1-1 Immediate Help

If you are struggling with recent current events and feeling anxious, sad and/or fearful, 2-1-1 is a resource that is available 24 hours a day.

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Our Impact

We make it easy to make a difference!

United Way of Central Oklahoma is committed to improving the health, safety, education and economic well-being of individuals and families in need in central Oklahoma by connecting community resources with responsive and accountable health and human services agencies.
Partner Agencies
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67 United Way Partner Agencies operate 135 strategic and impactful programs making real, measurable differences in the lives of Oklahomans.

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The United Way of Central Oklahoma has been the community’s safety net for 100 years!

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The United Way of Central Oklahoma donors contributed more than $17.1 million during the centennial campaign to meet our community’s health and human services needs.
We thank you!! 

Get Involved

There are so many ways to do your part and make a real difference in the lives of others. Give your time, your donation, your labor, your expertise or whatever works for you. Our community will be forever grateful.

Latest News

Upcoming Events

Community & Conversations

Women's Leadership Society members will hear "state of" updates about the arts, business and nonprofits from dynamic executives Sunny Cearley (Allied Arts), Christy Gillenwater (Greater OKC Chamber) and Rachel C. […]

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Leadership Giving Association Reception

United Way’s Leadership Reception is dedicated to the generosity of individual leadership donors who contribute $500 or more annually. Guests are treated to hors d’oeuvres and wine.

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Pacesetter Games

CEOs, Employee Campaign Coordinators and campaign committee members are invited to enjoy a picnic dinner and themed team relay games. Pacesetter Games will serve as the kickoff for early campaigns […]

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Day of Action

Day of Action is a worldwide United Way volunteer event that annually happens on or around June 21. Volunteers take action to improve our community by participating in a school […]

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We Care About...

Strong Families

Individuals and families have resources to achieve financial stability as well as access to counseling, debt management, education, job training and housing.

Successful Kids

Infants, children and youth are nurtured and given the opportunity to succeed in school, develop life skills and become productive citizens.

Healthy Citizens

Central Oklahomans have access to physical and mental health care and adopt healthy lifestyles. Important health research is also funded.

Independent Living

Older adults and those living with disabilities are engaged in the community with access to independent living, job skills, volunteer positions and dynamic relationships while their primary caregivers receive respite and support.

Community Preparedness

Our community is prepared to respond to individual and community emergencies.