Sixteen people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City died during winter 2017. Some froze to death on the streets while others died trying to stay warm in fires that got out of control. Having somewhat of a cold weather plan in place to shelter people experiencing homelessness was not enough to save those lives. That was […]
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Local arts district director creates volunteer pool
OKC Volunteers connects organizers with the help they need.
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American Red Cross celebrates 100 years in Oklahoma
The state includes four Red Cross chapters, all celebrating centennials in 2017.
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Artist Jason Pawley unveils new mural for Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Pawley painted the mural at no cost to the food bank.
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Chicken-Fried News: Oklahoma has givers!
Oklahoma scores points for its volunteer work and philanthropy in a national list.
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Downtown church tour raises funds for health services
Good Shepherd Ministries provides medical, dental and pharmacy services to those in need.
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Community aids local school in trying to end student poverty
Organizations, businesses and churches help Edgemere Elementary School succeed as a community school.
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Mobile meal programs provide nourishment
Mobile Meals of Oklahoma County relies on grants and volunteers in the face of reduced state funding.
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Metropolitan Library System is seeking volunteers for its summer reading program
Local teenagers have the chance to be heroes in their communities thanks to Metropolitan Library System, which kicked off its Summer Reading Program on June 1 with a superhero theme.
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Food Network headed to local eatery
First, the Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible show will tape an episode Jan. 28-29 at the venue, 322 NE Second St. Show host, chef Robert Irvine, is tasked with helping save America’s most desperate restaurants from impending failure in two days with $10,000. Irvine is seeking volunteers to help with painting, crafting, construction, remodeling, cleaning, decorating […]