Education Initiatives
Destination Graduation
Through the United Way of Norman, Destination Graduation, an initiative supports students' academic and social/emotional development, especially at the middle school level, to enhance their abilities to graduate from high school and plan for postsecondary education.
Parent Connection
Part of the United Way of Norman's Destination Graduation initiative, this free educational event is designed to provide helpful and relevant information for families of Norman students in grades 5th to 8th.
Stuff the Bus School Supply Program
United Way of Norman distributes free school supplies to income-eligible families in Norman and some surrounding communities. Pre-K through 12th-grade students in Norman, Noble, Little Axe, Lexington, and Robin Hill can apply for the Stuff the Bus School Supply Program.
Health Initiatives
SingleCare Prescription Discount Card
SingleCare cards are FREE prescription drug discount cards. Cards can reduce the cost of medicine by an average of 30% or more at participating pharmacies and are available to the community.
Long Term Recovery
The recovery process following a disaster can be lengthy and expensive. Long-term recovery continues community redevelopment after short-term efforts immediately following the disaster have ended. Long-term recovery presents opportunities to restructure the devastated region and simultaneously make it more disaster-resistant.
Financial Stability Initiatives
Financial Alliance of Norman (FAN)
The Financial Alliance of Norman comprises local organizations to promote the financial stability of local families and the community as a whole. It builds upon the strengths of its members to provide services and resources without duplicating similar efforts in the community.
Working With What You've Got
Part of the United Way of Norman's Financial Alliance is a free one-hour session discussing ways to make ends meet, basic budgeting, information about community resources, and assistance with access to banking.
Understanding Your Credit Score
As part of the United Way of Norman's Financial Alliance, during this free session, you will obtain your credit report and get one-on-one guidance and education about your credit report from a reputable financial institution. They will talk you through ways to improve your score and fix items that are recorded correctly.
Fiscally Fit Boot Camp
Part of the United Way of Norman's Financial Alliance, the Fiscally Fit Boot Camp is a free, fun, and intensive 4 to 6-week workshop series designed to give you the tools you need to build a successful financial future.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Site Sponsor)
Does your household earn less than $52,000 a year? Then you are eligible for free help filing your taxes at one of Norman's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Free tax help is made possible through collaboration between AARP, the Aging Services Division, CSBI, the Financial Alliance of Norman, the IRS, the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Pioneer Library Systems, and United Way of Norman.
Independence Initiatives
disABILITY Coalition
Established in 2012, the coalition's mission is to enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities. Membership is composed of community partners, self-advocates, and family members.
Cleveland County disABILITY Coalition Resource Guide
A project of the disABILITY Coalition, this resource guide is designed to help individuals with disabilities and their families.
Senior Resource Guide & Directory
This resource guide provides seniors and caregivers of Norman and Cleveland County with the most current information to navigate senior resources.