United Way of Norman funds non-profit partner agencies in the Norman community that provide vital services. These agencies' programs are divided into three impact areas: education, financial stability, and health. The current United Way of Norman partner agencies are listed below. Designation codes are in parenthesis after the organization's name. These codes can be used if you want to donate to the United Way and designate your funds to go to a specific agency.
EDUCATION
Big Brothers Big Sisters (7104)
One-to-One Mentoring
Provides one-on-one positive adult role models through a community-based and school-based mentoring program.
405.364.3722
http://www.bbbsok.org/
Bridges (7137)
Student Essential Needs
Provides high school students who are living on their own with access to housing and basic services so they can graduate high school.
http://www.bridgesnorman.org/
Center for Children and Families, Inc. (7113)
Bringing Up Babies
Offers home visitation services to pregnant and parenting individuals, including teen parents, to create healthy and stimulating home environments. Home visits provide education and support centered around pregnancy, child development, and positive parenting practices.
405.364.1420
http://www.ccfinorman.org/
Crossroads Youth & Family Services (7169)
Counseling and Emergency Youth Shelter
Provides emergency shelter for youth that has been abused, neglected, and abandoned.
405.292.6440
https://www.crossroadsyfs.org/
Girl Scouts (7135)
Operation Troop Reboot
Supports efforts to rebuild Norman-area Girl Scout membership. Membership scholarships will help remove financial barriers to membership.
405.528.GIRL
https://www.gswestok.org/
Loveworks Leadership (7105)
Leadership Program
Helps students make positive life choices, discover career paths, and set them on a trajectory for personal success. Students improve their well-being and the community's well-being by pursuing a life where they can apply their unique leadership qualities and discover their dreams.
405.431.0442
https://www.loveworksleadership.org/
See United Way of Norman's Education Community Initiatives
FINANCIAL STABILITY
ABLE (7101)
Vocational Program
Provides vocational services to adults with developmental disabilities.
405.329.3922
http://okable.org/
Catholic Charities (7106)
Sanctuary Women’s Development Center
Offers homeless and low-income women and children resources, support, and case management to alleviate the effects of poverty and empower them to overcome homelessness.
405.526.2321
https://catholiccharitiesok.org/homeless-services
Food and Shelter, Inc. (7122)
Food & Outreach
Provides hot meals, laundry facilities, and showers to economically-disadvantaged persons. Also provides phone and internet access to assist with employment and housing searches.
405.360.4954
http://www.foodandshelterinc.org/
Legal Aid (7109)
Legal Aid to Low-Income Individuals
Provides free, high-quality civil legal services to low-income and elderly people.
405.360.6631
http://www.legalaidok.org/
The Salvation Army (7117)
Emergency Shelter
Provides emergency shelter to the homeless.
Social Services
Provides social service assistance to people in poverty to help them transition to a more secure environment.
405.364.9910
http://salvationarmyokcac.org/clevelandcounty/
Samaritans of Pauls Valley (7171)
Food Program
Provides food for those in need.in all communities in Garvin County.
405.207.9077
https://www.facebook.com/p/Samaritans-of-Pauls-Valley-100070773382707/
Thunderbird Clubhouse (7136)
Building Financial Wellness
Provides financial education and matched savings to clubhouse members.
405.321.7331
http://www.thunderbirdclubhouse.org/
See United Way of Norman's Income Community Initiatives
HEALTH
ABLE (7101)
Residential Program
Provides residential services to adults with developmental disabilities.
405.329.3922
http://okable.org/
Aging Services (7126)
Housekeeping
Provides housekeeping services to senior citizens, allowing them to stay in their homes.
405.321.3200
https://www.facebook.com/Aging-Services-of-Cleveland-County-143109457268/
Among Friends (7138)
Activity Center
Provides a safe and friendly place for adults with special needs who are limited in their access to the community.
405.701.2121
http://www.amongfriendsnorman.org/
Bethesda (7103)
Outreach & Prevention
Facilitates presentations to demonstrate ways to prevent child abuse and teach children how to protect themselves.
Therapeutic Counseling
Provides therapeutic counseling and treatment services for sexually abused children and their non-offending caregivers.
405.364.0333
http://www.bethesdaok.org/
Bridges (7137)
The Spot - Non-Residential Student Support
The Spot is a day center that provides teens with support, purpose, and opportunity so they can thrive.
405.579.9280
http://www.bridgesnorman.org/
Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) (7113)
Boys and Girls Club
Provides enrichment opportunities for Norman Public School students (ages 6-18) centered on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character and leadership development. After-school programming is designed to provide resource connections for families and opportunities for improved social skills, self-esteem, and child development.
Healing and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Counseling and family therapy services for children (ages 0-17) are provided to support healing from complex trauma. Provides support, education, and case management for biological, foster, and adoptive parents and other caregivers to address the effects of child abuse and neglect to ensure children’s future safety and well-being.
405.364.1420
http://www.ccfinorman.org/
Fostering Futures (7168)
Foster Care Basic Needs
Provides basic needs and assists foster children and families with gap services like beds, emergency food, and utility assistance.
405.579.5000
https://fosteringfuturesok.org/
Full Circle (7133)
DHS Scholarship Program
Assists families by providing activities, meals, and health monitoring for their elderly loved ones in order to prevent nursing home placement.
405.447.2955
http://www.fullcircleok.org/
Grace River Christian Counseling (7170)
Counseling Program
Provides low and no-cost mental health services to children, adults, and families in our community who can not normally afford continued services. Also provides ongoing counseling services for those committed to the therapeutic process.
405.857.7624
https://grace-river.org/
Kaleidoscope (7167)
Grief Counseling and Support
Provides support groups for children and their families who have experienced the death of a family member.
405.306.0052
https://www.kaleidoscopegriefsupport.com/
Mary Abbott Children’s House (7134)
Medical Assessment
Offers coordinated investigation and intervention services to child abuse victims in a child-friendly environment.
405.579.5800
http://www.abbott-house.org/
Meals on Wheels (7114)
Meal Delivery
Provides hot, nutritious, home-delivered meals to Norman’s senior, disabled or ill residents who are in need.
405.321.7272
http://www.mealsonwheelsnorman.com
South Central CASA of Oklahoma (7121)
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Trains and supervises community volunteers who act as advocates for abused and neglected children who are wards of the juvenile court.
405.360.5295
http://www.southcentralcasa.org/
Transition House (7118)
Community Outreach
Provides ongoing socialization opportunities, support, and crisis intervention for individuals with mental illness.
Transitional Living
Provides intensive case management services and support including education, linkage to benefits, and support to assist individuals with mental illness as they transition from in-patient settings to community living.
405.360.7926
http://www.thouse.org/
Variety Care (7108)
Dental Program
Provides dental care, education, and referrals to the underserved in the Norman area.
Medical Program
Provides routine medical services, urgent care medical services, and health education to low-income and uninsured individuals.
405.632.6688
http://varietycare.org/
The Virtue Center (7111)
Adult and Family Addiction Treatment and Education
Assesses and addresses the needs of individuals with substance abuse problems through counseling, education, family services, and case management.
Adolescent Addiction and Treatment
Addresses the individual needs of adolescents with substance abuse problems through counseling, education, case management, and intervention.
405.321.0022
https://www.thevirtuecenter.org/
Women’s Resource Center (7120)
Family Violence Shelter
Shelters people impacted by domestic violence. Provides meals, clothing, counseling, support, and referral information.
Rape Crisis Center
Provides for the needs of rape victims in a safe environment.
405.701.5540
http://www.wrcnormanok.org
See United Way of Norman's Health Community Initiatives