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United Way of Central Oklahoma 2016 Loaned Executives Announced

OKLAHOMA CITY – The United Way of Central Oklahoma is pleased to announce its 2016 Loaned Executives. Each year, community-minded employers lend key personnel to the United Way to serve […]

A Very Full House

Lisa and Steve Buck were YFS' very first foster family, but becoming a foster family wasn't always part of their plan.

United Way of Central Oklahoma Announces Campaign Cabinet Volunteers

OKLAHOMA CITY – United Way of Central Oklahoma is pleased to announce the Campaign Cabinet volunteers who will lead the 2016 fall fundraising campaign. The cabinet is comprised of local […]

Aging Out Of Foster Care

By the time Anthony was six years old, he found himself responsible for raising himself and his two younger brothers.

A New View on Life

Paula had given up on being able to sew, but with help from New View, she learned to thread the machine using self-threading needles.

The Smith Family

Agency site visits are by far, hands down, 100% – and every other cliché you can think of – my FAVORITE part of the Community Investment Process for the United Way of Central Oklahoma (UWCO). This is where you get to see the agencies in action. You get to experience “their world” for a couple hours to fully understand how that agency impacts our community. Unless for circumstances beyond my control, I don’t EVER miss site visit days. (Because they

Major General Stanley Newman

Major General Stanley Newman holds the distinction of being United Way of Central Oklahoma’s most loyal contributor on record, giving for nearly 70 years. Major General Newman started giving to […]

Tapping Into Natural Passion

The Tappers is a dance group made up of individuals with disabilities who perform tap dances at many different places in the community.

Re-Entering Society: A How-To

Many offenders know the exact date of their potential release. For some, chances at a brighter tomorrow are coming a little sooner than expected.

A Family Gets Off The Street

Unable to work as she cared for her mother fulltime, the family's bills climbed and Latoya got further and further into debt.

‘One’ Award Goes to United Way of Central Oklahoma

TULSA, Okla.–The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits announced that United Way of Central Oklahoma has won the 2016 Charles Schusterman Award for Excellence, as well as receiving a $10,000 grant. The […]

United Way Says Thank You!

Newly Released: Vital Signs Volume Iii, Edition 1 Central Oklahoma Priorities: Mental Health and Substance Abuse”

United Way of Central Oklahoma Raises $21.6 Million in 2015 Campaign

United Way of Central Oklahoma celebrated the close of its 2015 fundraising campaign Friday night with its 14th annual Snowflake Gala at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The […]

United Way to Dedicate $1.2m in Mental Health, Substance Abuse Areas

Oklahoma ranks among the worst states for the number of citizens suffering from mental health and substance abuse problems — especially among its homeless population. United Way of Central Oklahoma announced […]

Giving Tuesday: Keep It Local by Supporting Your Community

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for the blessings in life. But the holiday is followed by some less introspective, more commercial days designated “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.” […]

Early Campaign Results Announced at United Way of Central Oklahoma Recognition Reception

United Way of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday hosted a Recognition Reception, formerly known as Early Bird Reception, to announce early fundraising results and present some special awards and recognitions. Larry […]

Boeing Gives Wings to Community Research, Impact

Research is at the heart of United Way of Central Oklahoma’s purpose of improving the health and welfare of the area’s citizens. A recent grant from The Boeing Company will […]

Mingle All the Way

Escorted in by service members and bright-eyed young professionals, a bus-full of senior citizens celebrated the holidays at the Oklahoma History Center on Dec. 7 during an evening many of […]

Dine out This Week, Help United Way of Central Oklahoma

You can “Dine United” when you eat at one of 13 area restaurants this week. From October 12-16, several central Oklahoma restaurants will donate 5% or more of their net […]