United Way of North Central Oklahoma, Inc.

09/08/2026

💙 Our Community Needs YOU! 💙

Great things happen when we come together. Now is the time to rally our workplaces and make a difference!

We’re scheduling Workplace Campaigns, and we want businesses and organizations across our community to join us. Big or small, every workplace has the power to create positive change.

🙌 Rally your team.
📅 Schedule your campaign.
❤️ Give together.
🏡 Make an impact right here at home.

A Workplace Campaign is more than fundraising. It’s neighbors helping neighbors and showing what’s possible when our community works together.

Ready to get started? Visit our Campaign HQ for resources, tools, and everything you need to launch your workplace campaign:

https://www.uwnco.org/campaign-hq

📣 Tag a local business or organization that should join us, and help spread the word!

💙 UNITED IS THE WAY.

09/08/2026

👟 WALK FOR HUNGER IS BACK! 🧡

Join United Way on Tuesday, September 29 at 12:30 PM for our annual Walk for Hunger in recognition of Hunger Action Day!

Wear orange for hunger awareness and walk with us as we come together to learn, listen, and hear from neighbors who have experienced food insecurity.

🧡 Wear orange
👟 Walk for hunger awareness
🗣️ Hear from neighbors with lived experience
🤝 Show your support for our community

Ready to walk with us? Visit neraok.org/walk-for-hunger.html to learn more and let us know you plan to attend!

09/04/2026

See your United Way dollars at work!

Join United Way of North Central Oklahoma for an Agency Tour at Northern Oklahoma Youth Services and get a behind-the-scenes look at the programs and services supporting youth and families across Kay County.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
📍 2203 N. Ash, Ponca City, OK

You’ll learn more about the work NOYS is doing in our community, hear stories of impact, and see how our partnership helps create lasting change.

Come see what’s possible when we work together! 💙

09/04/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! 🚨

Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared can make a big difference.

This month is a great time to take a few simple steps:
✔️ Know how you’ll receive emergency alerts
✔️ Make a plan with your family
✔️ Save important contacts
✔️ Gather essential supplies
✔️ Know where to turn for help

You don’t have to prepare for everything at once. Start with one step today and build from there.

Through United We Prepare, we’re helping our North Central Oklahoma community stay informed, connected, and ready when it matters most.

Learn more: https://www.uwnco.org/United-We-Prepare

09/04/2026

You don’t need a classroom to help a child learn. 🌟

A trip to the grocery store can build vocabulary. 🛒
Sorting laundry can teach colors and counting. 🧺
A bedtime story can spark imagination. 📚

With Born Learning, everyday moments become opportunities to help children learn, connect, and grow.

Small moments can make a BIG difference. 💙

Learn more: https://www.uwnco.org/born-learning

09/04/2026

❤️ DAY OF CARING IS GROWING! ❤️

Join United Way of North Central Oklahoma on Friday, September 25 for a day of service, giving and community impact.

☀️ 8 AM | DAY OF CARING KICKOFF
We’ll start the morning with breakfast at Pioneer Technology Center before volunteer teams head out to help local nonprofits with projects throughout our community.

🙌 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Grab your coworkers, friends, family or organization and form a team. Projects may include painting, cleaning, organizing, landscaping and other needs identified by our local nonprofits.

Can’t complete your project on September 25? That’s okay! Teams can coordinate with their nonprofit to choose a day and time that works best for everyone.

🥫 9 AM–5 PM | COMMUNITY DONATION DRIVE
We’re adding another way for everyone to be part of Day of Caring!

Food donations will be collected at:
❤️ NERA
❤️ Friendship Feast
❤️ The Mission

🐾 Northern Oklahoma Humane Society will also be collecting donations to help animals in our community.

📚 AND WE’RE ADDING A LITTLE DOLLY-INSPIRED FUN!

We’ll be celebrating the spirit of giving while sharing the impact of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library right here at home.

Since 2020:
📚 59,771 books mailed to local children
❤️ 1,512 children currently enrolled
🎓 1,164 children have graduated from the program by turning 5 and reaching school age

There are so many ways to care.

Volunteer. Donate. Give. Read. Make a difference.

Join us September 25 and help show what can happen when our community comes together. ❤️

👉 Want to volunteer or form a team? https://www.uwnco.org/form/day-of-caring-volunteer-registra

09/03/2026

Valuable information from our Emergency Management Director. It's never a bad time to be prepared!

09/03/2026

📣 Happening Today: NERA Agency Tour!

Join United Way of North Central Oklahoma for a behind-the-scenes look at the New Emergency Resource Agency (NERA) and discover how this vital partnership supports individuals and families throughout Kay County.

Tour the facility, learn about NERA’s programs and services, hear stories of impact, and find out how your time, voice, and support can create lasting change in our community.

🗓️ Today, September 3
⏰ 2–3 p.m.
📍 NERA, 112 S. 1st St., Ponca City

We would love to see you there! Bring a friend and come learn how NERA is making a difference!

09/03/2026

Social Security & Medicare Lunch and Learn

Have questions about Social Security or Medicare? Get helpful information directly from an expert!

Join us for a free Lunch and Learn featuring Debra Sawyer-Smith, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration in Oklahoma City. Learn more about these important programs and gain information that can help you prepare for the future.

📅 September 30
⏰ Noon–1:30 p.m.
📍 Pioneer Technology Center
Seminar Center–East
2101 N. Ash St.

🍽️ Lunch will be provided at no cost.

Bring your questions and invite a friend or family member who may benefit. Space may be limited, so register today and reserve your seat!

📞 To learn more, call 580-382-9099

09/02/2026