Tulsa Area United Way, Tulsa, OK Videos

Day of Caring with Williams
Join Honorary Day of Caring Chair & Williams President & CEO, Alan Armstrong for Day of Caring! There are still over 100 volunteer opportunities for you and your team to serve our community on September 13 at the 33rd annual Day of Caring. The Williams team brings hundreds of volunteers out every year to make a difference in the community, but teams of every size make an impact. Don’t miss out on this cherished tradition of giving back and making a difference together! The extended registration deadline is August 30. Email [email protected] to get your team involved today!

Join Live United host Matthew Gleason and Mimi Martinez Herrera, president of the Coalition of Hispanic Organizations (COHO), to discuss the upcoming 8th Annual Back to School Community Resource Fair in Tulsa. Learn about the free services and supplies available to families, including backpacks, haircuts, and immunizations. Mimi, a past TAUW employee, shares insights on the event's growth, community partnerships, and the profound impact it has on local families preparing for the school year. Event Details: Saturday, August 10 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Expo Square – SageNet Center, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa For more information and updates, visit facebook.com/cohotulsaok

Join Tulsa Area United Way under the balloon arch for the Downtown Deco Challenge!Enjoy music, food, and games as we kick off our 100th fundraising drive August 17 at 6th & Main in downtown Tulsa.Price Family Properties will donate $100 for every person (and pet) who goes through the balloon arch, so bring your family, friends, and pups!#LiveUnited #100StartsWith1 #TAUW100

100 years is just the beginning for Tulsa Area United Way. We're halfway through our centennial year, but we're just getting started with the celebrations! Help us kick off this historic fundraising drive at the Downtown Deco Challenge, Saturday, August 17, 8:00am - 12:00pm at 6th & Main in Downtown Tulsa! Join us for free food and fun for the whole family. Thank you to our sponsors! Downtown Deco Challenge Sponsor - Price Family Properties Special Thanks - The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation Centennial Sponsors QuikTrip, George Kaiser Family Foundation, Hall Estill, Helmerich & Payne, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Our office will be closed today so our staff can spend the holiday with their friends and family. We'll be open tomorrow for regular business hours. #LiveUnited #IndependenceDay

Our latest episode of the Live United podcast is here, and it's one you won't want to miss! Join our host, Matthew Gleason, as he sits down with Paul Davis, Executive Director of our nonprofit partner, City Year Tulsa, to celebrate a decade of educational transformation in partnership with Tulsa Public Schools. In this episode, you'll dive deep into the powerful work being done in Tulsa's neighborhoods. Discover how City Year Tulsa AmeriCorps members are making a real difference, transforming the educational landscape and empowering students to reach their fullest potential. Paul shares inspiring stories and insights on how this innovative program has impacted countless lives. Tune in for an engaging conversation and join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of City Year Tulsa over the past ten years!

We're looking for fellows for the 2024 annual fundraising drive! Hear Community Investments Associate, Nia Peterson, talk about her experience as a fellow during the 2023 annual fundraising drive. As a fellow, you'll be an integral part of our centennial, helping raise the funds for nonprofit programs that change and save lives every day. To learn more about this position and apply today, visit tauw.org/jobs. #NowHiring #LiveUnited #TAUW100 #100StartsWith1

We're proud to have La Cosecha as a recipient of one of TAUW's Social Innovations Grants! La Cosecha supports low-income families in East Tulsa by offering groceries and essential items. This grant will help support their volunteer team, which comprises individuals who were once recipients of their food program. The organization not only addresses food insecurity but also emphasizes creating a sense of belonging through volunteer opportunities, providing a safe space for community building. #LiveUnited #SocialInnovations #TAUW ¡Estamos orgullosos de que La Cosecha haya recibido una de las subvenciones de Innovación Social de TAUW! La Cosecha apoya a las familias de bajos ingresos en el este de Tulsa ofreciendo comestibles y artículos esenciales. Esta subvención ayudara a apoyar a su equipo de voluntarios, que está compuesto por personas que alguna vez fueron beneficiarios de su programa de alimentos. La organización no solo aborda la inseguridad alimentaria sino que también enfatiza la creación de un sentido de pertenencia a través de oportunidades de voluntariado, brindando un espacio seguro para la construcción de comunidades. #ViveUnidos #InnovacionesSociales #TAUW

We're proud to have Tulsa Higher Education Consortium's program, Transfer Touch Points as a recipient of one of TAUW's Social Innovations Grants! The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium, comprised of eight colleges and universities, collaborates to enhance student success and degree completion. Transfer Touch Points focuses on supporting students transitioning from Tulsa Community College to bachelor's degree-granting universities. #LiveUnited #SocialInnovations #TAUW

We're proud to have The African American Leadership Academy as a recipient of one of TAUW's Social Innovations Grants! The African American Leadership Academy in Tulsa focuses on elevating mid-level leaders and professionals to chief and VP levels. Through professional development, various trainings, office hours, and exposure, the organization aims to provide the support and resources needed for career advancement. #LiveUnited #SocialInnovations #TAUW

Arc@School
We're proud to have The Arc of Oklahoma's Arc@School program as a recipient of one of TAUW's Social Innovations Grants! The Arc of Oklahoma addresses the needs of over 100,000 families with children qualifying for special education services. Their Arc@School program involves recruiting and training volunteers through an eight-module curriculum, focusing on special education rights, access, and advocacy for the best interests of children with disabilities in schools. #TAUW #LiveUnited #InnovationsGrants

Are you a creative designer? Are you eager to work on a nimble team during an exciting time? Do you want to use your expertise to engage and inspire while furthering a nonprofit mission? Good news! We're looking for our next lead multimedia designer. Click the link in our bio or visit tauw.org/jobs to read the job description and submit an Employee Interest Form along with your resume.

You’re invited to UNITE! Get ready to score a fun evening with Tulsa Area United Way at the BOK Center on Thursday, November 16! We're dropping the puck with the Tulsa Oilers to celebrate this year's campaign. The Tulsa Oilers have generously provided buy one get one free (BOGO) tickets for our supporters. Visit https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Unitedway52 to reserve your tickets. Please note, tickets are required to enter the BOK Center for the event. Employee Campaign Coordinators and Nonprofit Partners: Free tickets are available to you! Please contact Nick Kindelt at [email protected] for more information. Thursday, November 16 at the Tulsa Oilers Hockey Game BOK Center in downtown Tulsa Puck Drop 7:05 PM TAUW On-Ice program during first period break (roughly 7:35)

Lindsey Spoon is a fierce advocate for disability rights and a board member of The Arc of Oklahoma, a United Way funded organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lindsey was born with cerebral palsy, but that didn't stop her from pursuing her passion for beauty and advocacy. She created a show called "Makeup and Mobility," where she shares her tips and stories with thousands of viewers. " I advocate because I find such beauty in it," Lindsey said. "But it's not only bills and legislation that we're advocating for. It's people's everyday quality of life." Amplifying The Arc’s advocacy efforts is just one example of how Tulsa Area United Way supports nonprofit partners beyond funding alone. Consider supporting 160 nonprofit programs, like The Arc of Oklahoma, through a donation to Tulsa Area United Way. Pledge through your workplace campaign or visit tauw.org/donate #LiveUnited #TAUW

Lindsey’s Story 2023
Lindsey Spoon is a fierce advocate for disability rights and a board member of The Arc of Oklahoma, a United Way funded organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lindsey was born with cerebral palsy, but that didn't stop her from pursuing her passion for beauty and advocacy. She created a show called "Makeup and Mobility," where she shares her tips and stories with thousands of viewers. " I advocate because I find such beauty in it," Lindsey said. "But it's not only bills and legislation that we're advocating for. It's people's everyday quality of life." Amplifying The Arc’s advocacy efforts is just one example of how Tulsa Area United Way supports nonprofit partners beyond funding alone. Consider supporting 160 nonprofit programs, like The Arc of Oklahoma, through a donation to Tulsa Area United Way. Pledge through your workplace campaign or visit tauw.org/donate #LiveUnited #TAUW

We can't believe it's already been 2 weeks since hat we officially kicked off the 2023 annual fundraising drive! Thank you again to everyone who joined us for the Downtown Deco Challenge and Campaign Kickoff. We welcomed 1,100 people under the balloon arch, and our generous sponsors Price Family Properties donated $100,000 to start this year’s campaign with action! Check out the full recap video at https://vimeo.com/859464577

Are you passionate about improving lives in your community? Are you a recent college graduate, retiree, or looking to get into the nonprofit world? If this sounds like you or someone you know, consider applying to be a Tulsa Area United Way Fellow! We're looking for motivated individuals to make connections and advocate for Tulsa Area United Way’s mission, vision and goals to help execute the annual fundraising drive! The successful candidate will demonstrate organizational skills, public speaking abilities, punctuality, and the ability to multi-task. Find more details or apply today at tauw.org/jobs

Day of Caring
Are you participating in Day of Caring? Let us know how you and your team are giving back to the community! This Friday, Tulsa Area United Way hosts 3,000 volunteers in 300 community service projects across the Tulsa area for our 31st annual Day of Caring. #DayofCaring #LiveUnited

We’re live kicking off our 3rd annual #DayOfCaring Food and Blood Drive with Alison Anthony and Peggy Simmons! Visit tauw.org/fooddrive to find a donation location near you. Our partners are accepting your non-perishable food items from 8am-3pm today! #LiveUnited Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)

We’re live at Oasis Fresh Market with Alison Anthony and Brittaney Jones, talking about how you can get involved in the #DayOfCaring Food Drive this year. Shop and donate at Oasis all week long and #LiveUnited to help us end food insecurity in our community!