Nonprofit

The OKC Beautiful is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental beautification, and this year, they are turning litter into art.

The Fred Jones Family Foundation, a nonprofit and charitable foundation dedicated to supporting 501(c)3 organizations that increase the quality of life in central Oklahoma, has opened applications for the 2022 Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift.

Dolese Bros. Co. recently made a $10,000 donation to the Marland Community Center to help fund needed improvements, including an epoxy coating to make the floor more durable.

The annual Redbud Classic will bring fun, fitness and philanthropy to Oklahoma City on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3.

AKC Reunite, the largest nonprofit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the nation, recently announced the donation of $526,500 to K-9 units throughout the country through its AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop matching grant program.

Friends of the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion has revealed the annual state holiday ornament.

Dolese Bros. Co. recently donated four trucks to rural fire departments, including the Canute, Turley, Meeker and Rush Creek fire departments.

Through its Corporate Work Study Program, Cristo Rey OKC students are paired with a local business to provide administrative support, but students – who represent the city’s future workforce – can’t get this opportunity without the support of van drivers.

Get ready to celebrate with Governor and First Lady Stitt at the annual Boots, Bandanas and Barbecue benefit event at the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion Sept. 8 from 6-8 p.m.

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma strives to house 100 veterans experiencing homelessness in 30 days with the announcement of an $830,000 grant as part of the COVID-19 CARES funding.

Waytable, a nonprofit eatery that guides at-risk young adults, created an OKC COVID-19 meal support program that provides meals to frontline workers along with supporting local restaurants.

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma, in accordance with Gov. Stitt’s “Safer at Home” policy mandated on March 25, is temporarily closing its doors.

If you are looking for a lifelong companion who can provide love and comfort as well as joy and entertainment, you just might find your new best friend at your local animal shelter.

Monsters, spiders and ghouls,

Victims of human trafficking who enter The Dragonfly Home will find a safe atmosphere – the kind of place that many haven’t experienced in a long time.

May kicks off the launch of the American Cancer Society’s ResearcHERS campaign, empowering women to raise funds for female scientists working to make strides in cancer research.

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma works every day to support local communities through training, education and job placement for anyone facing challenges to employment.

The Redbud Classic will return to Oklahoma City on Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 for a weekend full of fun, fitness and philanthropy. Each year, race proceeds are donated to a local nonprofit.

The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) is an interfaith, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to break cycles of incarceration through education, character development and work-readiness training. TEEM has served more than 15,000 participants over the past 30 years in the Oklahoma City community.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and in honor of that, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO) are raising awareness for those with Down syndrome.

October commemorates Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is spreading awareness through its #DSWORKS® program.

The Fred Jones Family Foundation announced The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital as the 2018 Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift recipient. The $75,000 grant will be used to create 10-12 kinetic sculptures that will be dispersed across the hospital’s campus.

With students back in the classroom, sports and other extracurricular activities, including the Special Olympics, are kicking back up. Special Olympics Oklahoma has a number of events lined up for individuals with disabilities to participate in this fall and winter. From bocce and bowling to basketball and volleyball, there’s something for every single athlete.

Rebuilding Together Tulsa has worked diligently for over 20 years to fix the local community. The nonprofit started with a few volunteers in a parking lot and now has eight full-time employees in a new location with a new name: Revitalize T-Town.

Giving Tuesday is Nov. 27 and kicks off the charitable giving season. As a fundraising effort, The Oklahoma 100 is putting together a #GivingTuesday issue by providing companies an opportunity to spotlight their community partners.

CBS’ Steve Hartman goes On the Road with Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the first registered lobbyist with Down syndrome. Kayla lobby’s U.S. Congress advocating for the passage of laws that would give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to earn fair and equal wages.

A clean office means a clear head, but after working 40-plus hours per week, who has the time or the resources to keep everything clean?

For the past eight years, the Fred Jones Family Foundation has presented its Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift award to nonprofits focused on improving the arts, culture and beautification of central Oklahoma. The foundation announced April 11 that the 2017 recipient was the Oklahoma Hall of Fame & Gaylord-Pickens Museum, which will use the gift to create the Mary Eddy Jones Sculpture Garden. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Mary Eddy Jones’ induction into the Hall of Fame.

With Earth Day and the official start of spring, April is one of the best months of the year to focus on the health and wellness of your community. It’s also national awareness month for several great causes and the incredible nonprofit foundations that benefit them. Here are a few to keep in mind when you’re looking for ways to give back this month:

Feed the Children distributed its 1 millionth H.E.L.P. (Homeless Education and Literacy Program) backpack with community partner support.