Started in 2012, Giving Tuesday celebrates the spirit of generosity, activism and compassion to kick off the holiday season. One of the biggest days of the year for nonprofit fundraising, the global day of giving offers a chance for community members from all walks of life to support organizations with missions to serve. In the spirit of giving, below are just a few of the many nonprofits doing good in the metro.
Jesus House
1335 W. Sheridan Ave.
jesushouseokc.org
405-232-71164
A faith-motivated nonprofit, Jesus House serves members of the OKC community struggling with addiction, homelessness and poverty. The organization offers a residential addiction recovery program as well as hot meals and clothing at no cost to unhoused and low-income individuals.
City Rescue Mission
800 W. California Ave.
cityrescue.org
405-232-2709
City Rescue Mission is an emergency shelter serving single women, single men and families with children experiencing homelessness. As an organization, City Rescue Mission also offers a faith-based addiction recovery program, employment readiness services, a housing program and other supportive services.
Branch 15
branch15.org
405-896-0033
Dedicated to supporting women and their children, Branch 15 offers community living for those overcoming addiction, incarceration, trafficking and domestic violence.
Sisu Youth Services
2129 NW 30th St.
sisuyouth.org
405-459-7478
Sisu is an emergency shelter for youth, 15-22, experiencing homelessness. The nonprofit also offers transitional living, a rehousing program, life skills courses and more.
The Dragonfly Home
thedragonflyhome.org
405-212-3378
The only state-certified program of its kind in Oklahoma, Dragonfly serves human trafficking survivors with a crisis center, a transition home, a housing assistance program and other services throughout the community.
Dale K Graham Veterans Foundation
1233 W. Lindsey St., Norman
dalekgrahamveteransfoundation.org
405-550-8806
This foundation helps veterans and their families navigate and receive the full support of the benefits they qualify for through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sober Vibes
Sobervibes.net
405-215-7104
A home for women hoping to maintain sobriety from drugs and alcohol, Sober Vibes OKC offers a live-in community for recovery.
Advocates for Africa
301 W. Britton Road
Advocatesforafrica.org
Advocates for Africa is a nonprofit supporting various programs in Rwanda, including feeding and sponsoring children, building homes, planting churches, furthering clean water initiatives, educating youth and more.
LiveFree OKC
1740 NE 23rd St., Suite C
livefreeokc.org
405-488-8835
With a goal to reduce gun violence, LiveFree OKC offers intervention and collaboration of community resources for OKC communities most affected by preventable violence.
ComeBack Kid Society
4802 N. Western Ave.
thecomebackkidsociety.com
405-652-9692
The ComeBack Kid Society provides free mentoring programs for at-risk youth, including those in foster group homes, juvenile detention and treatment centers.
Jeremiah House
343016 E. 980 Road, Chandler
jeremiahhouseok.org
405-206-2710
Serving men experiencing addiction, Jeremiah House provides a 12-month program for addiction recovery, work therapy, mental health treatment and personalized mentoring.
OK Institute for Child Advocacy
2915 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 320
oica.org
405-236-5437
The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy fights for legislative policies that improve the lives of children and families, including those affected by poverty, violence, abuse, neglect, inequity and more.
The Recovery Center (TRC)
1215 NW 25th St.
trcok.com
405-525-2525
Offering detoxification support for those with drug and alcohol dependency, TRC’s inpatient and outpatient services include medication-assisted treatments, therapy, group counseling and detoxification aftercare.
Women’s Resource Center
222 W. Eufaula St., Norman
wrcnormanok.org
405-364-9424
The Women’s Resource Center in Norman aims to help people victimized by domestic and sexual violence. With a rape crisis center and an emergency shelter, the nonprofit assists any individual regardless of race, immigration status, gender identification, age or sexual orientation.
OKC Police Foundation
okcpf.org
405-535-7140
Specifically serving the Oklahoma City Police Department, the foundation helps provide essential resources, support specialized training and fill budget gaps to meet community needs.
CASA of Oklahoma County
1608 Northwest Expressway, Suite 101
okcountycasa.org
405-900-5100
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oklahoma County is an organization of trained volunteers who help support children in foster care and their best interests through the court system and related foster care services.
Habitat For Humanity
5005 S. I-35 Service Road
cohfh.org
405-232-4828
This nonprofit helps families build and improve affordable housing. Local locations for Habitat for Humanity include Oklahoma City, Norman, Stillwater, Cushing and Enid.
OK Messages Project
720 W. Wiltshire Blvd., Suite 112
okmessagesproject.org
405-285-5955
The OK Messages Project brings trained volunteers into Oklahoma prisons to mentor and film incarcerated parents reading books and sharing positive words for their children. The nonprofit then sends those messages to their children during meaningful holidays.
Junior League of OKC
1001 NW Grand Blvd.
jloc.org
405-843-5668
An organization of women, Junior League of Oklahoma City aims to advance women’s leadership and community impact through volunteerism, team-building and skills training.
Impact Oklahoma
impactok.org
405-252-7462
Impact Oklahoma is a community of women that advocates for and awards $100,000 grants to various nonprofits across Central Oklahoma.
This article appears in Queen of Oklahoma.