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Local Nonprofit Takes ‘Shark Tank’ Approach to Address Health and Human Service Needs

OKLAHOMA CITY – The United Way of Central Oklahoma invites local nonprofits to submit innovative approaches to address genuine health and human service needs of central Oklahoma to the second […]

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 […]

Oklahoma, Canadian and McClain Counties Receive Funds to Supplement Emergency Food and Shelter Programs

Oklahoma City – Oklahoma, Canadian and McClain counties have been chosen to receive $283,160 in funding through the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board to supplement emergency food and shelter […]

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 […]

W&W-AFCO Steel Donates $100,000 to Help United Way Partner Agencies Meet Increased Needs Due to COVID-19

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City-based steel fabricating company W&W-AFCO Steel announced a $100,000 donation to the United Way of Central Oklahoma COVID-19 Response Fund. Established to increase resilience among vulnerable […]

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Gives $100,000 to United Way of Central Oklahoma COVID-19 Response Fund

OKLAHOMA CITY – Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores announced today the company will make a $100,000 donation to the United Way of Central Oklahoma COVID-19 Response Fund. The donation […]

United Way of Central Oklahoma Activates COVID-19 Response Fund

OKLAHOMA CITY – United Way of Central Oklahoma has established the COVID-19 Response Fund dedicated to increasing resilience among our most vulnerable individuals and families. This fund will support Partner […]

United Way of Central Oklahoma announces changes to board, trustees

During its annual meeting last month, the United Way of Central Oklahoma elected new officers of the board and introduced the newest members who will serve on the organization’s board […]