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Nonprofits - 04.25.2013

Annie, get your purse

Female business leaders in Oklahoma work to raise funds for children’s programs at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

As the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum has become an international attraction, the children’s museum on the grounds has not kept pace. Many might be unaware the museum even has a children’s building, but that is changing with the commitment of a growing group of female business, civic and philanthropic leaders around the state. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 02.07.2013

Nonprofits, retailers look to uncertain future with Chesapeake changes

Some could argue that in addition to being in the natural gas business, Chesapeake Energy is in the Oklahoma City business. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 02.01.2013

Cheering charities

Chesapeake donates Thunder sponsorship resources to local nonprofits

Jane Sutter is ready for her close-up. As president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County, she doesn’t spend a lot of time in front of cameras. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 09.26.2012

Wow, a party!

Allied Arts hopes to meet $185,000 goal with this year’s fundraiser

Allied Arts is once again hosting its big, biennial fundraiser, “OPUS VII: Party Wow.” Organizers promise the event to be energetic, nonstop and unique. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 09.26.2012

Building bridges

Oklahoma Arts Council to host statewide 2012 Oklahoma Arts Conference

In 2011, $314 million was generated by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Oklahoma, making it a powerhouse of economic development. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 09.21.2012

Myriad Gardens receives grant for sculptures

A $75,000 grant from the Fred Jones Family Foundation to the Myriad Gardens Foundation will pay for sculptures to be placed in the Children’s Garden. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 09.21.2012

Hobby Lobby plans to donate Massachusetts campus to Arizona university

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. plans to donate a 217-acre campus in Northfield, Mass., to the nonprofit Scholarships for GCU Students. It will benefit those attending Arizona’s Grand Canyon University. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 08.27.2012

The Single Life

Single moms get much-needed support through locally founded organization

Susan Leonard would roll her eyes when her girlfriends talked about the woes of having a lazy husband. The alternative – raising a daughter single-handedly – usually made them stop whining. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 08.21.2012

Textile recycling company expands in the metro

Clothing donation boxes to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving are being set up at stores around the metro area. American Textile Recycling Services, based in Houston, is expanding its reach to Oklahoma City by setting up donation boxes in neighborhoods. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 07.09.2012

Saxum awards YWCA $50,000 grant

The YWCA of Oklahoma City was named the beneficiary of a $50,000 service grant by public relations and advertising company Saxum. It is the fourth year of the company’s Step Up program to help increase awareness of a nonprofit in the community. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 07.09.2012

Allstate awards $1,000 to south Oklahoma City nonprofit

A real estate agent with Allstate earned a $1,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation for the Foundation for South Oklahoma City, where he volunteers. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 05.30.2012

Artful move

City Arts Center plans to relocate Downtown and build new home after more than two decades at Oklahoma State Fair Park

To find the City Arts Center, one must be well acquainted with the layout of Oklahoma State Fair Park. From May Avenue on the east, Gate 3 leads off the road and opens onto a long drive toward a building with a yellow dome. Some know it as the old Oklahoma Science and Arts Foundation building. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 04.26.2012

Art and Soul

Allied Arts sees increased giving through changes in fundrising efforts

As the supporting agency for 20 arts organizations in the metro area, the business of fundraising is always on Allied Arts president and CEO Deborah McAuliffe Senner’s mind. Read more
 
Nonprofits - 04.26.2012

Relief from grief

Calm Waters celebrates 20th anniversary, honors Gene Rainbolt

In 1992, Jason Woodruff of Oklahoma City lost his father. At 9 years old, he longed for his dad, a man who took him sailing and helped him with homework. While watching a news special about a grief support center in Portland, he asked his mother if Oklahoma City had a place that could help him.

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Nonprofits - 02.16.2012

i2E Fellows program seeks applicants from Oklahoma campuses

Applications are being accepted through March 2 from Oklahoma college students who want to work this summer for a high growth startup company as an i2E Fellow. Read more
 
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