Tulsa Area United Way

Five local non-profits will share $300,000 in Social Innovation grants from the Tulsa Area United Way. The grants are given to 501(c)(3) organizations that present innovative plans to overcome challenges in the community. Proposals were presented in November at the annual “pitch night.”

Through an extensive recruitment effort led by Tulsa-based consulting firm Schnake Turbo Frank, Krista Hemme has been selected as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW). She will lead the marketing/communications team in promoting the TAUW and its 59 partner agencies that improve people’s lives through education, financial stability and health/safety.

The Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF) and the Tulsa Area United Way have established the Disaster Relief Fund for Eastern Oklahoma to provide assistance to nonprofit organizations that provide mid to long term recovery services and supports to residents of eastern Oklahoma affected by weather related events, such as, flooding and tornadic storms occurring in May and June of 2019.

The Tulsa Area United Way has announced the launch of a new organization for retirees who want to remain active in their community.

The Tulsa Area United Way unveiled a goal of $26,028,494 for its 2019 campaign on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Jenks – Bixby High School football game.