Nonprofits

The Dragonfly Home, a nonprofit organization serving victims of human trafficking, will host its fourth annual Crown of Beauty Gala on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Oklahoma City’s historic Farmers Public Market. Funds raised will support lifesaving, life-changing services for human trafficking victims.

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.

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.

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: