United Way of South Central Oklahoma invests your donations in well-managed programs that change lives and strengthen our community. The following Community Partners play a vital role in connecting individuals and families to the support they need and providing critical services throughout our five county service area.
Arbuckle Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
411 State Hwy 142 W
Ardmore, OK 73401
580-223-0831
The mission of the Arbuckle Area Council, BSA is to instill values in youth that will enable them to make ethical choices throughout their lifetimes. We also conduct a special day camp for mentally and physically challenged youth.
Traditional Scouting Program
Learning for Life Program
Arbuckle Life Solutions, Inc.
Nine 10th Avenue NW
Ardmore, OK 73401
580-226-1656
Arbuckle Life Solutions, Inc. provides a full continuum of outpatient substance abuse education and treatment services as well as Employee Assistance Program services.
Outpatient Service Program
Ardmore Habitat for Humanity
301 W Main Suite 30
Ardmore, OK 73401
580-223-1540
Shelter from wind, rain and cold is a basic human need. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian organization. We are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Transition housing. Provides a home like setting in a group residential structure. Adult males, recovering alcoholics/addicts, can live while re-entering the mainstream as productive citizens.
Camp Fire is a coeducational youth development organization for school-age children. Members learn responsibility, respect for the environment, leadership, and teamwork while having fun.
Comprehensive Youth Program
Outdoor Classroom & Steam Program
Teens In Action Learning Program
To provide independent living skills training through community integrated activities to adults with intellectual disabilities in a home-like environment. Strive to integrate persons with intellectual disabilities into the community and advocate for all the residents.
Life Skills Training Program
DEI Training Suite Program
To provide help and hope to all through the Catholic tradition of Service --Services include Family H.O.P.E. Case Management, Counseling and Disaster recovery. H.O.P.E services-- goal setting & personal service plans, budgeting, Advocacy and limited financial assistance.
Specialized programs designed to help veterans and others suffering the debilitating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress through Individual Counseling, Corporate Training, and Crisis/Trauma Therapy.
Places volunteers in the classroom to mentor students. Provides help with homework and provides after-school and summer programming for those students.
Service Learning Program
Counseling Inc.
102 N Neshoba Street
Tishomingo, OK 73460
580-371-3551
The agency presently provides youth and family counseling services within Atoka, Johnston, Marshall, and Murray counties of Southeastern Oklahoma. Youth under the age of eighteen may utilize the services.
Provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. 24 hour crisis intervention and hotline, emergency shelter, children’s counseling, advocacy, referrals, domestic violence education classes, and support groups.
Shelter & Advocacy Program
Girls Scouts of Western Oklahoma
333 W Main, Suite 150
Ardmore, OK 73401
405-528-4475
Through a myriad of educational outlets, girls share in teamwork, leadership, and challenges that establish character and self respect. The mission is to provide all girls the opportunity to succeed by welcoming girls from all backgrounds.
Girl Scout Programming in South Central Oklahoma
Gloria Ainsworth Child Care & Learning Center, Inc.
A certified Two-Star learning center servicing children from six weeks through twelve years of age. Hours of operation are 5:30am to 6:00pm – five days a week.
The mission at the Grace Center is
two-part. The Resource Center is a homeless prevention program assisting with immediate needs and resource referral. The Day Center assists the homeless with shelter and education.
Resource Center Program
Day Center Program
A certified Two- Star day care center for ages 2 to 5 providing quality, affordable, and safe childcare services based on a preschool education.
Curriculum Enhancement Program
Hilltop Equine Therapy, Inc.
9435 N. Meridian Road Ardmore, OK 73401
580-220-7444
Therapeutic horseback riding for all ages. This program at the ranch in Lone Grove is for all ages and all levels or riding experience. The mechanics of riding offer a unique benefit for the human body in need of physical development.
Therapeutic Riding Instruction ProgramSummer Riding Camp Program
Johnston County EMS
604 E. 24th Street Tishomingo, OK 73460
580-371-0569
Provides emergency and non-emergency medical services to the people in and those who travel through the Johnston County area and beyond. JCEMS provides CPR and first aid training.
Training & Community Outreach Program
Provides free legal services on civil (non-criminal) matters to Senior Citizens and to low-income persons in South Central Oklahoma. Services provided range from advice and counsel to brief services and/or representation in a court or administrative hearing.
Ardmore Law Office Program
The Mission is to create a brighter future for the children and families that we serve by providing quality care and education in a nurturing environment that will foster respect, self esteem, curiosity, friendships and enhance life-long learning skills.
Curriculum Enhancement Program
The mission of the Naomi House is to equip and empower women who are victims of life controlling issues such as: alcohol and substance abuse, domestic oppression, homelessness, family crisis, and spiritual struggles.
Women's Recovery & Support Program
Provides free legal services on civil (non-criminal) matters to Senior Citizens and to low-income persons in South Central Oklahoma. Services provided range from advice and counsel to brief services and/or representation in a court or administrative hearing.
Ardmore Law Office Program
The Mission is to create a brighter future for the children and families that we serve by providing quality care and education in a nurturing environment that will foster respect, self esteem, curiosity, friendships and enhance life-long learning skills.
Curriculum Enhancement Program
The mission of the Naomi House is to equip and empower women who are victims of life controlling issues such as: alcohol and substance abuse, domestic oppression, homelessness, family crisis, and spiritual struggles.
Women's Recovery & Support Program
The mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus by helping low income families, senior citizens and veterans make ends meet. Shelf stable and other foods are made available once monthly and families may choose items.
Senior 2nds Program
Women's Nutrition Program
SNAP-IN Program
To provide a safe, faith based, structured living environment for men in early recovery from substance and alcohol abuse. The program promotes personal responsibility as a means to sustainable recovery and reintegration into society.
Men's Recovery Program
RSVP- INCA (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
202 S Capitol/PO Box 68 Tishomingo, OK 73460
580-371-2353
Volunteer opportunities and a place where individuals can remain active and continue to be involved in their community while helping others.
Provides Crisis Management & Applied Suicide Intervention Training, and on-site school crisis assistance for schools. The Child Advocacy Center and Sexual Assault Response Team serves children and adult victims of sexual abuse/assault during investigations.
Suicide Prevention Training Program
Children's Advocacy Program
Provides emergency medical transport services for Carter and Eastern Jefferson Counties. SOAS is licensed as a Paramedic level pre-hospital provider through the Oklahoma State Department of Health and employees all levels of EMS providers, including many Critical Care level Paramedics.
Public CPR Training Program
Professional EMS Training/Diversity Transgender Health Literacy Program
Provides public transportation in four
Carter and Love with 24 buses operating in the Ardmore area, all are ADA wheelchair accessible. Open to the public without any restrictions to income.
Southern Oklahoma Rural Transportation System
Take Two Academy
611 Maxwell Street NW
Ardmore, OK 73402-1709 580-221-3037
Take Two serves as an alternative educational opportunity for area students who need a different way to learn and a second chance at success.
Student Support Services Program
Instructional Services Program
Staff Training Program
Outdoor Classroom Program
Hoop House Project
A school created to provide children with special needs with and educational environment like no other: a home school academy that encourages fun, curriculum that challenges, and a staff that welcomes students into a safe, accepting, and loving setting daily.
Fundamentals of Academic/Social Skills Training Program
