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Partner Agencies Sweep Pacesetter Games!

United Way of Central Oklahoma kicked off the United Way Pacesetter Campaign with its annual Pacesetter Games on Thursday, June 6 on the lawn of American Fidelity. Pacesetters are businesses […]

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 Raises over $17 million for Health and Human Service Programs

United Way of Central Oklahoma (UWCO) celebrated the close of its centennial fundraising campaign Jan. 26 with the 23rd annual United Way Gala at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage […]

UWCO Receives 2023 Bertha Levy Community Impact Award

United Way of Central Oklahoma (UWCO) was named the 2023 Bertha Levy Community Impact Award recipient Nov. 9 during the 17th annual Variety Care Diamond Donor Appreciation Reception. “Our United […]

2024 United Way Gala to Wrap Up 100th Anniversary Year

United Way of Central Oklahoma will celebrate its Centennial Campaign total and recognize three outstanding individuals January 26, 2024 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The 23rd Annual […]

United Way and Hal Smith Restaurants Team Up for DINE UNITED on Nov. 7th!

You can Dine United when you mention “United Way” and eat at one of 13 Hal Smith restaurants on November 7th! When you do, 10% of the proceeds will be […]

United Way of Central Oklahoma Awards over $235,000 in WayFinder Innovation Grants

OKLAHOMA CITY – United Way of Central Oklahoma continues to support creative solutions to health and human services challenges by awarding $237,276.00 through its fifth annual WayFinder Innovation Grant program. […]

United Way of Central Oklahoma Announces New President and CEO: Rachel Canuso Holt

The United Way of Central Oklahoma is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Canuso Holt as its new President and CEO. The decision was announced during today’s board meeting, […]

OG&E Wins United Way’s Corn Hole Cup!

OG&E Wins United Way’s Corn Hole Cup! The Hole Shebang! Raises over $69,000 to benefit the United Way Centennial Campaign  OKLAHOMA CITY – United Way of Central Oklahoma’s Emerging Leaders […]

Hampton to Retire from United Way of Central Oklahoma

Hampton to Retire from United Way of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK – Debby Hampton announced she will retire as President and CEO of United Way of Central Oklahoma after […]

Save-the-Date UWCO’s 2023 Centennial Campaign Kickoff

United Way of Central Oklahoma is celebrating its 2023 Centennial Campaign Kickoff with a two-day event beginning with a wine and cheese reception Wednesday, Sept. 6 for sponsors and donors, and […]

KOCO 5 News Spotlights UWCO Original Partner Agencies

As part of our 100th Anniversary, KOCO 5 News recently spotlighted our century partnership with our five Original Partner Agencies — Boy Scouts of America, Last Frontier Council, The Salvation […]

Mayor Holt Proclaims 2023 the Year of United Way

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt proclaimed 2023 as the Year of United Way during the April 11 city council meeting in honor of United Way of Central Oklahoma’s 100th Anniversary. […]

United Way of Central Oklahoma Raises $19 million for Health and Human Service Programs

United Way of Central Oklahoma (UWCO) celebrated the close of its annual fundraising campaign on Jan. 20 with its annual United Way Gala at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage […]

Day of Caring 2022

More than 400 volunteers served various Partner Agencies for Day of Caring 2022.

WayFinder: Where Are They Now?

Journey with us as we visit our past WayFinder Innovation Grant recipients and learn more about the impact their funded programs have on the community

United Way of Central Oklahoma Adds The CARE Center to Partner Agency Network

United Way of Central Oklahoma welcomed The CARE Center to its network of nonprofit Partner Agencies during its regular board meeting on September 29. Based in Oklahoma City, The CARE […]

Mission: ‘Helping Others Helps You’

Volunteering is one of the greatest gifts life can give. Learn how lives are changed at Central Oklahoma Camp and Conference Center.

The Miracle of Angel

Fostering a child changes more than just one life.