Lance Corporal Dale K. Graham’s organization has helped more than 25,000 living veterans file and claim benefits the government has already earmarked for them.

Ken and Gae Rees taught the value of giving to their children early on, and together with their children set out to create a legacy of giving. Working with OCCF, they are recognizing and addressing community needs as they work to end generational poverty.

Vanessa Morrison established Cut it Forward that helps children who are just like her. Cut if Forward provides culturally specific hair and skin care resources for foster and adopted children of color.

Hey rural teachers! Do you have an idea or need a resource to improve your students' classroom environment? You might qualify for the Carolyn Watson Classroom Enhancement Grant! Head to occf.org/rural to learn more!

Our Services for Older Adults grant is now open! If your organization offers direct services that can help enable older members of our community to live independently in their homes, this grant is for you! Learn more at occf.org/communitygrant….

Since 2003, Hearts for Hearing has been helping children and adults learn to listen, talk and connect. They established an endowment with OCCF so they can continue offering programs for their clientele. To learn more about endowment, visit occf.org/endowment-prog….

At OCCF, we are proud to have a staff of philanthropic experts, but we are only one of many stops on the road. Working with professional advisors statewide, we can ensure donors receive the best possible service to reach their goals. To learn more, visit occf.org/advisors.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Paul Milburn Gift Fund at OCCF for their generous $68,354 grant, which will help bring the Early Foundations Shawnee kitchen up to code.

Thank you, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, for partnering with CHF and SoonerSUCCESS to celebrate individuals with disabilities and their families in Oklahoma! Join us at the Inclusive Hispanic Heritage Dance on September 21st from 4-7 pm at the Pierce Early Education Center!

Don't forget to join us for our Services for Older Adults Grant Info Meeting next week! Register today if your org has an idea or program to promote older individuals' health and wellness, independent living, or recreational opportunities. Visit occf.org/older to RSVP.

Donor Ralph Pickle made sure each boy staying with Westview Boys' Home received a card and spending money every year on their birthdays and Christmas – a tradition that carries on even to this day. Ready to keep your tradition going? Visit occf.org/endowment-prog… to learn how.

Happy Labor Day, everyone! Thank you to everyone who continues to work to make our community better 🙌

Dance has the power to change lives and inspire people from all backgrounds. As a patron of the Oklahoma City Ballet, Mari Cook Medley established a Wellness Fund with OCCF to ensure dancers are taken care of. Learn more about establishing an endowment at occf.org/endowment-prog….

.Curbside Chronicle has helped 400+ people end their homelessness in OKC. With community support and generous donors, OCCF made a grant to provide seed money for the start of Curbside Flowers. This organization continues to employ and empower those transitioning out of homelessness.

$4.5 million and counting! Jess Schwager shares how to work with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, the state's largest independent scholarship provider, supporting more than 950 students across the state. To learn more, visit occf.org/scholarships.

WE’RE OPEN for the 2025-2026 Scholarship Season! Visit scholarships.occf.org to learn how to apply and about upcoming dates! Happy applying! 🙌🙌

Have a program ready to provide basic and preventative health care? Check out our Access to Health Care grant program! Need more info? RSVP for our grant information meeting on October 29 at the Community Foundation at occf.org/health.

Looking to beautify, develop or activate green spaces near you? 🌱 Check out our Parks & Public Space grant program! Applications are now open, and an information meeting will be held on November 6th. Register to attend or learn more at occf.org/communitygrant….

Last year, OCCF's Nonprofit Endowment Program provided more than $13m in support to local nonprofits. Jennifer Meckling, the program director, shares how anyone can provide forever support through the nation's largest program of its kind. Learn more at occf.org/nonprofits/end….

OCCF's VP of Philanthropic Services, Lindsay Laird, shares how you can make a lasting impact with nearly any type of donation as you gear up for year-end giving. Learn how to create an impact today. Visit us at occf.org.