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Joining forces to change lives.
^ Above: Established in 1915, the Griffin Memorial Hospital, formerly Central State Hospital, in northeast Norman will be relocated to The Donahue in Central OKC. Photo Credit: Aden Choate/OU Daily When the topic of health arises, many of us think of physical health,...
In Remembrance of Jim Holloman, Jr.
In 1994, Lynn & James H. Holloman, Jr established a fund supporting the Deer Creek Affiliated Fund, Payne Education Center and other charitable interests.Left to Right: John Belt, Mike Murphy, Jim Holloman, and Steve MasonJames H. Holloman, Jr.The Oklahoma City...
OCCF Celebrates National School Counseling Week
As the state's largest independent scholarship provider, we work closely with counselors nationwide to provide students with the best possible outcomes. The American School Counselor Association shares our affinity for these fantastic counselors, sponsoring the 2024...
Jess Schwager shares Scholarship Opportunities through OCCF
OCCF's Director of Scholarship Programs, Jess Schwager, recently visited with KFOR to talk about all the amazing opportunities offered at the Foundation! View the full interview here: Learn more about the 180+ scholarship opportunities available through the Foundation...
Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
The words and deeds of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed a nation and inspired a generation—especially in Oklahoma City. Stirred by the work of Dr. King, Oklahoma City teacher Clara Luper started a series of sit-ins at local restaurants and lunch counters in 1958....
“Yesterday’s Trophies Don’t Win Tomorrow’s Games.” -Tom Love
Nearly 60 years ago, Tom and Judy Love leased an abandoned filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma. Little did they know this single purchase would spark an empire that now includes more than 600 stores operating in 42 states known throughout the country as Love’s Travel...
Kaleidoscope of Cultures: Celebrating Oklahoma’s Unique Identity
We're not passionate because the world has lost its passion for us. This sentiment resonates with people from so many walks of life, reflecting a universal desire to be seen and understood. Sadly, many cultures, traditions and individuals often remain overlooked or...
Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund: Partnering to Foster the Arts, and so Much More
Oklahoma City Community Foundation founders John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick had a vision for a strong, happy and healthy community built on a foundation that valued access to the arts and art experiences. For more than 30 years, the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, administered...
Working for the Greater Good
In 2022, nearly 60,000 Oklahomans found themselves unemployed without a way of providing for themselves or their families, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Despite their efforts, finding work proved elusive for a wide range of reasons. According to the State...
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Today and every day, we honor our veterans.
A special cheers to the Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation for their relentless dedication to supporting veterans and their families.
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Awards $363,000 in Grants to Programs Uplifting Oklahoma’s Unique Cultural Heritage
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Awards $363,000 in Grants to Programs Uplifting Oklahoma’s Unique Cultural Heritage Oklahoma City - Cultural experiences have the power to bring members of a community together around interests that connect them. That’s why last...