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United Way Celebrates National Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 21-27

United Way of Central Oklahoma, United Way of Logan County and United Way of Canadian County are celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21-27.  This year we recognize our volunteer […]

Let’s Start Something!

Join us for acts of kindness on 405 Day – April 5th! United Way of Central Oklahoma invites you to celebrate 405 Day with acts of kindness. The smallest gesture […]

United Way of Central Oklahoma Announces Fourth Year of WayFinder Innovation Grant Opportunity

United Way of Central Oklahoma invites local 501(c)(3) nonprofits to submit new and innovative approaches to address health and human service needs in central Oklahoma to the fourth annual WayFinder […]

United Way of Central Oklahoma Raises $20.4 million for Health and Human Service Programs

United Way of Central Oklahoma announced its 2020 fundraising campaign total during the organization’s annual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25. Led by campaign co-chairs Judy Love and Mike Turpen, the […]

Love’s Travel Stops donates $1.5 million to United Way of Central Oklahoma for Boys & Girls Clubs, Catholic Charities

Love’s Travel Stops has donated $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County and an additional $500,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the […]

NewView Oklahoma and United Way of Central Oklahoma Team Up to Provide PPE for Partner Agencies

As Oklahoma City reopens for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many nonprofits are struggling to find the personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to safely serve their clients. Thanks to the […]

Donors Answer Call to Support United Way Amid COVID-19 Crisis

OKLAHOMA CITY – A growing number of Oklahoma companies, foundations and families are joining with the United Way of Central Oklahoma to assist thousands of Oklahoma City area residents facing […]

Laura Love Joins with Daughters to Donate $200,000 to United Way of Central Oklahoma COVID-19 Response Fund

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City resident Laura Love, together with her daughters, donated $200,000 to the United Way of Central Oklahoma COVID-19 Response Fund to help nonprofits meet increased community […]

E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Donates $100,000 to United Way of Central Oklahoma COVID-19 Response Fund

OKLAHOMA CITY – The E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, a charitable foundation committed to improving the lives of Oklahomans, donated $100,000 to United Way of Central Oklahoma to assist in […]

MidFirst Bank Gives $100,000 to Support United Way Partner Agencies During COVID-19 Pandemic

OKLAHOMA CITY – MidFirst Bank announced a $100,000 gift to the United Way of Central Oklahoma COVID-19 Response Fund to help nonprofits meet increased community needs due to the COVID-19 […]