Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Oklahoma Humanities is to build communities by assisting Oklahomans in learning about the human experience, comprehending different viewpoints, and actively participating in civic life.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County provide such youth centers where kids can go after school and during out-of-school time to grow beyond the classroom.

Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma is a non-profit founded in January 2000, by parents of children with Down syndrome.

The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organization known for its quasi-military structure. It focuses on addressing the needs of the poor, destitute, and hungry by providing both physical and spiritual support. With a worldwide membership exceeding 1.5 million and over 7,500 centers in the United States, the organization raises more than $1 billion annually to fund various initiatives, including food distribution, disaster relief, rehabilitation centers, and anti-human trafficking efforts. Present in 126 countries, The Salvation Army operates charity shops, shelters for the homeless, and offers humanitarian aid to developing nations. Its founders, Catherine and William Booth, aimed to bring salvation to those in need, and the organization continues to fulfill this mission through its diverse programs and services.

Oklahoma Humanities is to build communities by assisting Oklahomans in learning about the human experience, comprehending different viewpoints, and actively participating in civic life.

More like a mini university than a community college, Oklahoma City College’s academic and cultural offerings include everything from courses in the arts to health sciences studies to a Cultural Arts Center. At Oklahoma City College, located in Oklahoma City, you can get a degree in fields as varied as Film Production, Business, Sociology, Nursing and even pre-law. While you’re pursuing your degree you can also have a rich on-campus experience by participating in the varied cultural and social activities and clubs. There is, for example, the Bruce Owen Theatre, located which hosts everything from children’s theatre performances to touring performances for adult audiences. The Department of Student Support Services includes everything from a health center and mental health services to services for disabled students. There is also a career counseling center, which provides resources online and in-person. These include access to employment resources based on your field of study and access to career fairs. The student population is almost equally divided between full-time and part-time students. There is no on-campus housing available. Financial aid is available to eligible students and includes loans, grants, work-study and scholarships. For students who qualify there is even a need-based tuition-waiver program, which allows those with extreme financial need to attend OCC free of cost.