Best place to volunteer Oklahoma Humane Society two metro locations Habitat For Humanity, several metro locations Infant Crisis Services, 4224 N. Lincoln Blvd. Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, 3355 S. Purdue Ave. The Dragonfly Home Best nonprofit Oklahoma Humane Society two metro locations Homeless Alliance, 1724 NW Fourth St. Infant Crisis Services, 4224 N. Lincoln […]
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Enrollment ends Monday for MetroFit Wellness Community OutReach classes
In two years, Metro Technology Center’s 12 to 15 weekly MetroFit Wellness Community OutReach classes, made possible in part by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Wellness Initiative, have maxed out. “We offer multiple sessions of tai chi, Zumba, Get Fit, line dancing, kickboxing and yoga,” said Metro Tech wellness coordinator Valerie McMurray-Hopkins. Different classes can […]
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OKG Shop: Strong start
With the help of these local retailers, Oklahoma shoppers can put their best foot forward in 2017.
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“If we aren’t willing to confront that we have suffering right under our noses, we are doing a huge disservice to our fellow citizens,” Mélon said.
“If we aren’t willing to confront that we have suffering right under our noses, we are doing a huge disservice to our fellow citizens,” Mélon said.
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Police and local organization foster relationships with area youth
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Police Department work to build relationships with children in the community.
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Cover Story: Professional cycling race morphs into mammoth three-day, family-friendly festival
“Not only are we attracting local and regional teams, but we will attract the best riders in the nation,” said Chad Hodges, OKC Pro-Am Classic founder and race director. “They want to be here.”
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Outdoor initiative comes to Oklahoma City
A national initiative aims to get people active and renew their interest in public parks and outdoor activities.
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“If you get back to the roots of the whys and starting small and backing yourself up a little bit and slowing yourself down, we’ve found that that’s where you find the greatest success.”
“If you get back to the roots of the whys and starting small and backing yourself up a little bit and slowing yourself down, we’ve found that that’s where you find the greatest success.”
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Local and statewide organizations, projects receive money
Charitable trusts and the YMCA awards money to local, state and national nonprofits.
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Water, water everywhere
TapIt helps fulfill multiple objectives, according to Angela Jones, director of health and wellness initiatives at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City. “TapIt is a good way to give people greater access to water, which ultimately encourages people to drink more water. And from an environmental standpoint, this will reduce reliance on plastic bottles,” Jones said. […]