Tornadoes. Severe weather. Fire. Earthquakes. Excepting coastal communities, Oklahoma ranks at the top of disaster-prone states. But we also have a long history of being prepared for the worst, and lending a helping hand to our neighbors in the aftermath of a disaster.
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 Announces Third Year of WayFinder Innovation Grant Opportunity
United Way of Central Oklahoma invites local nonprofits to submit new and innovative approaches to address health and human service needs in central Oklahoma to ...
Disrupting Poverty
Is a post-poverty community possible? In the latest edition of Vital Signs, read how our Partner Agencies are working to disrupt poverty for good.
Oklahomans Displaced from Ice Storm Power Outages Receive Relief
As thousands of Oklahomans wait for power to be restored to their homes, those with critical needs are staying at local hotels thanks to funding ...
Ice Storm Assistance
Thanks to a generous contribution from OGE Energy Corp., United Way of Central Oklahoma and our nonprofit partner agencies are helping provide access to food, ...
OG&E Donates $500,000 to Provide Storm Relief to Local Communities
In the aftermath of this week’s ice storm, OG&E parent company OGE Energy Corp. will donate $500,000 to help provide food, water, and temporary housing ...
Providing Stability Amid Pandemic
Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, 20-year-old Carter was well on his way to self-sufficiency.
Finding a Way Home
When Curbside Chronicle vendors found themselves homeless during COVID-19, United Way and the Homeless Alliance helped provide shelter.
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 ...
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, 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 ...