When you give to the United Way of South Central Oklahoma, you’re putting resources directly into action across our five-county community.

Here’s what your generosity makes possible:

$10 provides snacks for 20 children in an after-school program — fueling learning and keeping kids focused.

$20 provides 120 loads of laundry for women and children living in shelter — restoring dignity during difficult times.

$50 provides more than 20 rides for neighbors without transportation — connecting them to doctor’s appointments, jobs, and grocery stores.

$100 provides 91 high-quality, age-appropriate books mailed directly to children ages 0-5 through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library — building early literacy and school readiness from day one.

Every dollar stays local.
Every gift is strategic.
Every contribution changes a story.

Pledge Once. Make an Impact All Year.

At the United Way of South Central Oklahoma, we operate a pledge-based campaign which means you can make a commitment today and fulfill your gift throughout the year.

Instead of a one-time donation, many supporters choose to pledge an annual amount and give through:

Payroll deduction

Monthly bank draft

Quarterly gifts

Or a schedule that works best for you

Pledging makes generosity manageable. A small amount each paycheck adds up to meaningful impact across our five-county community.

For example:
Just $5 per paycheck becomes $130 over the year.
$10 per paycheck becomes $260.
Consistent giving creates consistent support for our 36 partner agencies and 54 programs.

Why pledging matters:

It provides steady, reliable funding for local nonprofits

It allows us to plan strategically and respond quickly to needs

It strengthens programs serving families, seniors, children, and individuals in crisis

It keeps resources working year-round — not just during campaign season

Your pledge isn’t just a promise.
It’s sustained impact.

Our Campaign Season: Mid-September to Mid-November

Each year, United Way of South Central Oklahoma conducts our annual campaign from mid-September through mid-November.

This focused, ten-week window is when businesses, schools, and community partners across our five-county community come together to make their pledges for the coming year.

Why this matters:

It creates momentum and energy around giving.

It allows workplaces to host events, share impact stories, and rally employees.

It ensures we can confidently allocate funding to our 36 partner agencies and 54 programs for the year ahead.

During campaign season, you’ll see:

Workplace presentations and pledge drives

Corporate campaign kickoffs

Community events and impact celebrations

Leadership giving outreach

Stories highlighting how local lives are being changed

While our campaign season is concentrated in the fall, the impact lasts all year long. The pledges made during these weeks fuel programs that support children, families, seniors, and individuals across Carter, Johnston, Love, Marshall, and Murray counties.

For eight weeks, we rally.
For twelve months, we deliver.

That’s how we turn generosity into measurable impact.

The Power of the Workplace Campaign

Workplace campaigns are the backbone of United Way of South Central Oklahoma’s impact.

When businesses and employees come together, small gifts combine into transformational change. A few dollars per paycheck may not feel like much individually, but together, they fund critical services across our five-county community through 36 partner agencies and 54 programs.

A workplace campaign is more than just fundraising. It means:

Building a culture of generosity

Strengthening employee engagement

Investing directly in the community where your team lives and works

Demonstrating corporate leadership in action

Hosting a campaign is simple. Our team provides materials, impact stories, and hands-on support to make it easy and meaningful for your employees.

If your company would like to start or grow a workplace campaign, we’d love to partner with you.

Call us at 580-223-1401
Email unitedway@uwsco.org

Let’s rally your team and make a difference that lasts all year long.

Leave a Legacy. Create Lasting Impact.

Planned giving is one of the most powerful ways to ensure your values live on for generations.

By including United Way of South Central Oklahoma in your estate plans, you help secure long-term support for the programs and services that strengthen our five-county community. A planned gift allows you to make a transformational difference, often without impacting your current financial situation.

Planned gifts can include:

- A bequest in your will or trust

- Naming United Way as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy

- Charitable gift annuities or other legacy arrangements

- Endowment gifts that provide permanent, ongoing support

These gifts create stability. They allow us to plan for the future, respond to emerging needs, and continue investing in our 36 partner agencies and 54 programs for decades to come.

A legacy gift says:

“I believe in this community.”
“I believe in opportunity for every child.”
“I believe our neighbors deserve support when they need it most.”

You don’t have to be wealthy to leave a legacy. You simply have to care about what happens next.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation about planned giving, we would be honored to visit with you.

Call us at (580) 223-1401
Email us at unitedway@uwsco.org

Because the impact of a life well-lived can continue long after we are gone.

Events That Bring Our Community Together

Throughout the year, United Way of South Central Oklahoma hosts and partners in events that rally our five-county community around impact.

Our signature event, the United Way BBQ Showdown presented by Valero, brings together teams, sponsors, and supporters for great food and even greater purpose — raising critical funds that support 36 partner agencies and 54 programs across Carter, Johnston, Love, Marshall, and Murray counties.

We also mobilize volunteers during Day of Action, when businesses and community members roll up their sleeves to complete hands-on service projects that strengthen local nonprofits and neighborhoods.

During campaign season, many of our partner agencies host their own fundraising events — creating opportunities for the public to see firsthand the life-changing work happening right here at home.

Events do more than raise dollars, they also:

- Build awareness

- Create connection

- Inspire generosity

- Strengthen community pride

Want to Host an Event for United Way?

We welcome businesses, civic groups, churches, and individuals who want to host a fundraising event to benefit United Way of South Central Oklahoma.

Whether it’s a golf tournament, sporting event, community dinner, employee challenge, or creative idea of your own, we will partner with you to make it meaningful and impactful.

If you’re interested in hosting an event or becoming a sponsor, reach out to our team at 580-223-1401 or unitedway@uwsco.org

When our community gathers around a cause, incredible things happen.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Corporate sponsors are leaders in building a stronger South Central Oklahoma.

When your company partners with United Way of South Central Oklahoma, you’re not just putting your logo on an event, you’re investing in measurable impact across our five-county community through 36 partner agencies and 54 programs.

We offer high-visibility sponsorship opportunities throughout the year, including:

United Way BBQ Showdown presented by Valero

Our signature fundraising event, the United Way BBQ Showdown presented by Valero, draws teams, sponsors, and thousands of attendees from across the region. Sponsorship provides premium brand exposure, community goodwill, and direct alignment with one of the area’s most anticipated annual events.

Day of Action

Demonstrate your company’s commitment to service by sponsoring Day of Action, a community-wide volunteer mobilization that showcases corporate leadership in action.

Annual Campaign Named Sponsorship

Position your organization at the forefront of generosity by becoming a named sponsor of our annual campaign. This opportunity provides year-long visibility and strong association with community impact, collaboration, and results.

Corporate sponsorship with United Way means:

- Brand visibility across multiple counties

- Positive community recognition

- Employee engagement opportunities

- Direct investment in local solutions

Your sponsorship helps ensure children succeed, families remain stable, seniors are supported, and neighbors in crisis receive help when they need it most.

To learn more about sponsorship levels and custom partnership opportunities, contact us at 580-223-1401 or unitedway@uwsco.org.

Lead boldly. Invest locally.

Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), recommending a grant to United Way of South Central Oklahoma is a simple, tax-smart way to make an immediate local impact.

DAFs are charitable giving accounts often held through organizations like community foundations, Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or Vanguard Charitable. You contribute to your fund, receive a tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofits over time.

Why Give to United Way?

Your DAF gift supports:

36 partner agencies

54 local programs

Families across Carter, Johnston, Love, Marshall, and Murray counties

Initiatives like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Your generosity stays local and works year-round to advance youth opportunity, financial security, healthy community, and community resiliency.

How to Recommend a Grant

Contact your fund administrator and recommend a grant to:

United Way of South Central Oklahoma
EIN: 73-0674637
580-223-1401
united@uwsco.org

Have questions? We’re happy to help you align your DAF giving with the impact you care about most.