Tulsa Area United Way

Mental Health & COVID-19

On May 12, 2020, Tulsa Area United Way in partnership with Mental Health Association Oklahoma hosted a webinar to help people cope with the new realities of COVID-19.

In the following webinar, Mike Brose provides an overview of the advocacy and education his organization provides around mental health issues in the state, including housing for those experiencing homelessness and suicide prevention among teens. He also provides tips for staying mentally fit and answers questions from participants.

If you or someone you know needs help with mental illness, suicide prevention, employment support or housing, contact the Mental Health Assistance Center for information and resources.

Mental Health Assistance Center

Tulsa area: 918-585-1213

OKC area: 405-943-3700

Watch mental health webinar

Upcoming Events

Retire United Coffee

Day of Caring in support of Black-owned businesses

Day of Caring community-wide food drive

2021 Campaign kick-off event

Day of Caring traditional service projects

Day of Caring holiday assistance

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full listing of events

Latest News

UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OFFICERS, DIRECTORS

2/23/2021

The Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) has announced new officers and members were elected to its Board of Directors at the organization’s February 23 Annual Meeting.

Day of Caring extends to quarterly events

2/10/2021

Through multiple Days of Caring, Tulsa Area United Way will bring together groups of employees from Tulsa-area companies and connect them with the service agencies they support all year round.

United Way Meets Campaign Goal and Celebrates at Admiral Twin

11/19/2020

The Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) announced the grand total of its challenging fundraising campaign on November 19 at the Admiral Twin Drive-In. Caron Lawhorn of ONE Gas, the 2020 Campaign Chair, joined by TAUW president and CEO, Alison Anthony announced that together, the community exceeded its initial goal of 23,700,000 and raised $24,025,924.

Downtown Deco Bike Challenge

11/14/2020

You did it! Just over 1,000 community members attended the Downtown Deco Bike Challenge and helped raise $100,000 for the Tulsa Area United Way!

A Special Message from 2020 Campaign Chair Caron Lawhorn, SVP and Chief Financial Officer of ONE Gas

11/11/2020

With just a handful of days left, Tulsa Area United Way is closing in on the 2020 campaign goal of $23,720,000. But we still need your help. We need another $1.2 million to reach our goal, enabling us to do our part to ensure that the social safety net remains strong in our community.

TULSA AREA UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS

10/9/2020 9:00:00 AM

Tulsa Area United Way CEO Alison Anthony announced the campaign chairs for the next three years in the organization’s effort to raise millions of dollars each year to support 59 area non-profit organizations, collaborative initiatives, and innovation grants.

Get Slimed 4 Good

9/30/2020

Tulsa Area United Way CEO, Alison Anthony, accepted the challenge to Get Slimed 4 Good, a FUNraiser designed to allow leaders to challenge one another to have a bucket of slime poured on them in support of giving to the Tulsa Area United Way.

The intersection of domestic violence and substance abuse

8/14/2020

Tulsa Area United Way hosted a webinar with experts at Domestic Violence Intervention Services and 12&12 to explain the intersection of domestic violence and substance abuse. Lauren Anderson and Amy Hardy led an engaging discussion on the types of abuse, the cycle of violence, reactions to trauma and common obstacles to substance abuse treatment.

Childcare assistance during COVID-19

8/11/2020

The Opportunity Project has teamed up with the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) to provide relief for families and children affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Tulsa Area United Way on Talk Radio 1170

7/27/2020

Alison Anthony, TAUW President and CEO, spoke on the Pat Campbell Show about the needs people are facing during the pandemic and why it’s important for the community to come together and help.

2019 Tulsa Area United Way Annual Report

7/20/2020

The Tulsa Area United Way unites people and resources to improve lives and strengthen our communities. By partnering with us, you are improving the lives of tens of thousands of your friends and neighbors in the Tulsa region.

QT and Reasor’s among stores distributing child safety information

7/9/2020

In an effort to raise awareness of child abuse risks during these stressful times, the Tulsa Area United Way, Child Abuse Network, Parent Child Center and Family and Children’s Services have partnered with local businesses to distribute important phone numbers and website information that can help keep children safe.

Tulsa Tenants and Landlords Receive Rent Relief

6/30/2020

Restore Hope Ministries partnered with the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation and the Tulsa Area COVID-19 Response Fund to assist Tulsa tenants and landlords with past-due rent filed on the Tulsa County Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) Docket.

Alison Anthony: Grounded in love, learning a new way to communicate

6/15/2020

Tulsa Area United Way President and CEO, Alison Anthony, discusses this time of transformation and leaning into empathy and humility in this Tulsa World opinion piece.

New Tax Breaks For Donations

4/21/2020

Federal economic relief measures are providing some tax breaks to encourage charitable giving. Read more for a breakdown of the biggest changes.

NONPROFITS INVITED TO APPLY FOR RESET PROGRAM CARES ACT FUNDING

4/10/2020

Tulsa County has announced that $30 million in CARES Act funding is being made available to small businesses and nonprofits impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the CARES Act funding which must be used by the end of 2020, the privately and locally raised Tulsa Area COVID-19 Response Fund has placed the application process temporarily on hold.

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