Submit Your Story

At Tulsa Area United Way, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, connect, and create lasting change. We’re looking for compelling stories that highlight the impact of our nonprofit partners through the Hero’s Journey—a storytelling model that showcases real challenges, transformative actions, and meaningful outcomes.

If you have a story that illustrates the difference your organization is making, we’d love to hear it! Please provide as much detail as possible, including key individuals involved and how the person’s journey reflects resilience, support, and transformation. Our team will review all submissions and may follow up for additional information.

Submit Your Story










At TAUW, we aim to share stories that follow the Hero’s Journey storytelling model—one of the most powerful ways to inspire others. This structure includes:

  • The Challenge: What obstacle or hardship did the individual face?
  • The Action: How did your nonprofit step in to help?
  • The Transformation: What was the outcome? How did this support create lasting change?

(Share the story below. Please include elements of the Hero’s Journey described below, key individuals involved, and why the story is important to your organization. Please include as much detail as possible.)
Do you have permission to share this story?
If unsure, TAUW will follow up as needed
Does this story contain sensitive content or involve individuals in vulnerable situations (i.e. substance abuse or justice involvement)?

Does this story involve youth or minors under the age of 18?
Is parent or guardian consent possible?
Is there a connection to 211 Eastern Oklahoma or any other nonprofit partner of TAUW that goes along with this story?
For example, did an individual call 211 and receive a referral to your program?


Supporting links or attachments (optional).

If you have articles, videos, or photos related to this story, please share links or upload files.




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