United Way Partner Agency E-Newsletter                   March 2009 
In This Issue
Major Gifts Seminar
Jump the Broom
Childcare Opportunity
Parent's Day Out
Job Opportunities
Quick Links
Warehouse Space for Lease
 
A Chance to Change is subleasing a warehouse located at 5224 Classen Circle. It is 3650 square feet with a truck loading dock and a small parking area. Please contact Ken Lawton at Hocker.com or 840-4545 for leasing information. You may also contact A Chance to Change at 840-9000.

 
Homeownership Grant Program 
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation

The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation is committed to increasing homeownership through the development of affordable housing throughout the United States. The Foundation's Homeownership Grant Program supports local nonprofit housing organizations that help create homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income families. Grants are provided for the construction or rehab of owner-occupied homes, homebuyer education programs, or subsidies that help struggling families purchase or retain their homes. In addition, support is provided to organizations that help low- to moderate-income homeowners make necessary repairs and upgrades. The next round of online applications will be accepted from March 1 through May 1, 2009. Visit the Web site for application instructions.
Contacting 2-1-1 
 
When notifiying the 2-1-1 Database Department of services changes and additions please contact
Upcoming Events
Major Gifts: Finding the Perfect Donors in These Challenging Times 
 
Thursday, April 2nd
United Methodist Circle of Care 
1501 NW 24th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73106 
9:00AM to 11:00AM
No Fee to Attend
 
Presenter:  Laura Fixler

Learn a tested system to identify and cultivate donors who love your mission-donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. Find out how to grow your organization's visibility in the community and engage your board in the fundraising process without requiring that they ask for money.
 
This entry level workshop is designed for board members, executive directors, CEOs, and fund development professionals. By the end of this seminar you will have the fundamentals to embark on the path to sustainability and grow your major gifts programs year after year. 
 
Register here.  RSVP Required! Space is Limited.

Questions? Contact Jan Slack or 206.428.2156.
Jump the Broom
 
The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative is proud to present the nationally renowned play "Jump the Broom." Through humor, song, dance, and entertaining dialogue "Jump the Broom" aims at raising awareness about the challenges of relationships and marriage within the African American community and the value of family support. "Jump the Broom" is an exciting drama that will make you laugh, cry, sing, and think.
 
 "Jump the Broom" focuses on positive alternatives and solutions for developing healthy relationships among teens and adults, whether single or married. This production is about choices, self-respect, real love and marriage and is appropriate for young people in high school and adults alike. 
 
Please join us for the exciting Oklahoma premiere of "Jump the Broom" on Saturday, March 28th at 7:00P.M. at Douglass High School Auditorium.
 
Childcare Opportunity 
Easter Seals of Oklahoma
 
Easter Seals Child Development Center is offering United Way Partner Agencies a five percent discount for their childcare services.
 
Easter Seals is an awe-inspiring three star DHS approved center and a member of the Oklahoma Child Care Association that offers developmentally appropriate learning activities and services to meet the unique needs of each child through stimulating and individualized activities. We also offer music, Kinderfit and Intergenerational programs which are incorporated into our daily curriculum.  

For enrollment opportunities, information, or tours please contact Samantha Pascoe, Child Development Director or Joyce Netzley, Family Services Liaison. Or, visit us on the on-line to find a variety of informational resources.
Parent's Day Out
 
Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City is hosting Parent's Day Out Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10 per child or $15 per child including a t-shirt.
 
This program is for school aged children only. Lunch, snack and beverage will be provided, along with supervised games, arts and crafts.
 
Need more information? Contact Shenice Huff at 424.5243 ext. 109.   
Request for Meeting Space
 
Areawide Aging Agency is hosting a series of workshops. Living Longer, Living Stronger with Chronic Conditions and Choose to Live through the end of May. They are seeking meeting space for these workshops.  
 
If you have space available, please contact Jeton Woody.
United Way Announcements
New Location 
 
Please note United Way of Central Oklahoma has relocated to 1444 NW 28th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. We have retained PO Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK 73101. Please make these changes to your records.
Job Opportunities
Please visit the United Way Web site for a complete listing of Partner Agency job opportunities.
 
If you are interested in posting a job on the United Way Web site, please send posting in a Word or PDF document to Rachel Klein. Once the positon has been filled, please notify Rachel to have it removed.
Free Online Directory of Community Services                    
The Directory of Community Services is a great resource when assisting clients. The searchable database allows users to find accurate information in a timely manner. Visit United Way's Web site to view the directory.
 
Make sure to keep your agency information up-to-date. For questions and changes contact Nina Reaves.

United Way of Central Oklahoma 

P.O. Box 837

Oklahoma City, OK 73101 

405.236.8441

www.unitedwayokc.org