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Oklahoma State Charitable Campaign
United Way of Lawton-Ft Sill Supports organizations working to solve problems such as hunger, homelessness, child and spouse abuse, aging needs, childcare, youth issues, alcoholism and drug abuse. www.uwlawton.org
Armed Services YMCA Lawton Fort Sill Providing programs of aid, comfort, and support to junior enlisted families stationed at Fort Sill. Serving those who serve America. www.ftsillasymca.org
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Inc. Services for children and families: adoption, social services, counseling, refugee aid, legal assistance for immigrants, faith community nursing, transitional housing, day center for homeless women. www.catholiccharities.org
Center for Creative Living Corporation Community senior agency whose mission is to further the physical, mental, and intellectual wellness of the senior citizens 55 years of age or older.
Christian Family Counseling Center, Inc. Provides a wide array of professional counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Reduced and no fee available based on family income and space available. www.cfccok.org
Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma, Inc. Girl Scouts is the preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, we build girls of courage, confidence and character. www.gswestok.org
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma & North Texas, Inc. To help people with disabilities and disadvantages achieve maximum independence through a variety of services; adult and youth day services, career development and employment opportunities. www.goodwillsont.org
J. Roy Dunning Children's Shelter, Inc. Providing children's emergency shelter for abused and/or abandoned children, ages birth to 12; service over 350 children and 3,513 bed days in 2010.
Last Frontier Council, Inc. Boy Scouts of America Prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. www.lastfrontiercouncil.org
Lawton Food Bank, Inc. Giving food to low-income families of Southwest Oklahoma. In 2010, we provided food to 10,827 families. www.feedinglawton.org
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Provides high quality civil legal services to low income and elderly people in Oklahoma. Administration and fund raising represent 17% of revenue. www.legalaidok.org
Marie Detty Youth & Family Service Center, Inc. Provides outpatient treatment, assessment and referral, prevention and residential treatment services. www.mariedetty.com
Statewide Charities
Community Health Charities Partnering with Oklahoma's most trusted health charities to deliver credible health information, community focused volunteer activities, and efficient charitable giving to employees in the workplace. www.healthcharities.org
Acts of Kindness Foundation Ensuring that every Oklahoman has access to medical equipment they need to remain safe, independent regardless of the inability to pay.
Ally's House Providing financial assistance to Oklahoma children with cancer and their families. Helped 130 families in 2010 with household bills (including medical) while in treatment. www.allyshouse.net
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Oklahoma and Arkansas Chapter, Inc./ Alzheimer's Association Oklahoma and Arkansas Chapter Provide and enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's disease; and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. www.alz.org/alzokar
American Diabetes Association The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. www.diabetes.org
The Children's Center, Inc. Provides inpatient and outpatient services to children with complex medical and physical disabilities from Oklahoma and surrounding states. www.tccokc.org
Children's Hospital Foundation/Children's Medical Research Foundation Funds research grants and education that sustain health care for children through a search for causes of diseases, treatment and prevention at Oklahoma Health Center. www.okchf.org
Christmas Connection, Inc. Provides low income families year-round opportunities to shop and personally select clothing, shoes, school uniforms, housewares, bedding, coats, toys and Christmas items cost free. www.christmasconnection.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Supports innovative research to control and cure cystic fibrosis. Provides specialized medical care through a nationwide network of centers; offers pharmacy and other patient services. www.cff.org
Epilepsy Association of Oklahoma Emergency seizure medication assistance; Epilepsy Youth Camp; Speaker's Bureau; epilepsy education for schools and community; State Fair booth; support groups; quarterly newsletter; statewide Association Meetings. www.okepilepsy.org
Huntington Disease Society of America, Inc., Oklahoma Chapter Supports local and national research efforts for a Huntington's cure. Helps affected individuals and families statewide. Educates the general public and healthcare professionals about Huntington's. www.hdja.org/ok
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International Help us find a cure for diabetes. Through research, we can save lives of children and adults who suffer from diabetes and its devastating complications. www.jdrf.org
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Seeks cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improved quality of life for patients and families through research, patient-aid, education, advocacy and services. www.lls.org
Lupus Foundation of America, Oklahoma Chapter Oklahoma's only nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes and cure for lupus through research education and training public awareness and patient support. www.oklupus.com
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc Fighting neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, a nationwide network of clinics offering comprehensive medical services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. www.mda.org
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Oklahoma Chapter Only national voluntary health agency exclusively fighting the neuromuscular disease, myasthenia gravis, through patient services, information/education and research to help find a cure. www.myasthenia.org/chapters/Oklahoma
NAMI Oklahoma, Inc The state's voice for individuals with mental illness and their family members; providing advocacy, action, education and support. www.ok.nami.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oklahoma Chapter Provide local services across Oklahoma including information, referral, counseling, advocacy, medical equipment assistance and education for persons with MS and family members. Also, supports research. www.nationalmssociety.org/ok
Oklahoma Society to Prevent Blindness/ Prevent Blindness Oklahoma We provide free vision screenings for children at preschools, day cares, head start centers and public/private schools throughout Oklahoma at no cost to their families. www.preventblindnessok.org
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Established for the sole purpose of conducting research into catastrophic childhood diseases allowing patient care for children everywhere without regard to the ability to pay. www.stjude.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Central Oklahoma Affiliate To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. www.komencentralwesternok.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Oklahoma, Inc. Programs and services to support and enhance the life quality of people with disabilities and advance their independence, productivity and full citizenship. www.ucpok.org
International Charities
Global Impact Supports US-based international charities to address critical needs throughout the world. We help ensure sustainable solutions by meeting real needs with real results. www.charity.org
African Medical & Research Foundation Since 1957, has improved health for Africans through training, capacity building and advocacy in HIV/AIDS, malaria, family health, water and sanitation and clinical outreach. www.amrefusa.org
American Jewish World Services Provides sustainable development assistance, technical support and emergency relief to people in need in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine. www.ajws.org
American Refugee Committee Is a movement of people working in partnership with the survivors of conflict and disaster to help them take back control of their lives. www.arcrelief.org
Helen Keller International Saves the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged; combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition. www.hki.org
Lutheran World Relief Sustainable Development. Lasting Promise. We work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering. www.lwr.org
Mercy Corps To alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities across the globe through relief and long term development. www.mercycorps.org
Planned Parenthood Federation of America - International Promoting meaningful advancement in sexual and reproductive health and well-being for women and girls in the developing world. www.plannedparenthood.org
Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Our mission is to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. www.rotary.org
The Salvation Army World Service Office Working in developing countries assisting poor community-based programs; health care, HIV/AIDS, capacity-building, income generation, education, anti-human trafficking, relief efforts and reconstruction. www.sawso.org
Save the Children Federation, Inc. The leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. www.savethechildren.org |
