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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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Confronting Paralyzing Anxiety

“Joe” is a seventeen year-old Hispanic male who entered the Moore Alternative School & Treatment (MAST) Program in August 2015.

Seeing A Better Way Forward

Ten years ago, Gerald lost his vision. He lost his job. He had to fight through paralyzing fear to learn to navigate a world of ...

Meet the Maddox Family

SaNiyah’s entire life depends on her family and help from the team at Special Care.

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.

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.

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.

Impact Areas

From advancing healthy community, youth opportunity, and financial security to strengthening local resiliency, United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive.

Healthy Community

We improve access to nutritious food and quality health education and services, so people have the resources they need to lead healthy lives. Together, we can improve health and well-being for all.

Youth Opportunity

We create pathways for young people to reach their goals, from early childhood education to college and career success. Together, we are helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

We connect people to education, tools, and job training so they have financial freedom and peace of mind. Together, we can create a stronger financial future for every generation.

Community Resiliency

We help communities prepare for, prevent, and respond to challenges, from crisis support and disaster relief to environmental protection. Together, we can address urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.