August 2024 Newsletter

Starting Before Campaign Begins

Pacesetter Campaigns

A "pacesetter campaign" is an early workplace campaign that builds excitement for United Way of Payne County's annual campaign beginning on September 1. A company running a pacesetter campaign sets the momentum for giving and inspires others to get involved.

This year three companies have stepped up as pacesetters!

Arvest Bank

Arvest Bank launched its workplace campaing on July 25.

Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

Stillwater Chamber of Commerce was the first pacesetter of 2024 to give with 100% employee participation.

OnCue

OnCue begins its workplace campaign on August 15.

Click here for more information on hosting a workplace campaign at your business

or encouraging your employer to participate.

United Way's Honorary Campaign Chair

We're excited to announce Alane Zannotti, CEO of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce,

as this year's Honorary Campaign Chair!

SAVE THE DATE

Aug. 3 - Hope for the Homeless

Mission of Hope Fundraiser Tickets

Sept. 7 - Pistol Pete 5K / 10K Race

Register Here

Sept. 19 - Day of Caring

Oct. 11 - Black Cat Open Golf

Oct. 12 - Juke Joint Jog

Volunteers Register Here

The Saville Center's

Roar Run

Congratulations to The Saville Center on it's first 5K race, held on July 20th!

Follow them on Facebook.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma Receives Award

Congratulations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma

on being named

the Large Agency of the Year

at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

National Conference!

Tommy's Express Car Wash Results

Tommy's Express Car Wash hosted a fundraiser for United Way raising

$1,379!

This is an amazing gift for Payne County! Thanks to Tommy's Express Car Wash and United Way of Payne County volunteers!

BLACK CAT GOLF

Mark your calendar!

October 11 is the 6th Annual Black Cat Golf benefit tournament. It will take place in Cushing, OK at Buffalo Rock Golf and Venue.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Have you heard?

In the U.S., 1 out of 7 children

are receiving books

from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!

We want to do even better! Help us get 100% of Payne County children under the age of five registered today for free books!

Already have a child signed up to receive free books?

If you have a child currently enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, we would love to hear about it. Email us a photo of your child with their favorite book.

We could highlight them to inspire more families to enroll.

PARTNER AGENCY SPOTLIGHT

American Red Cross - Northern Oklahoma Chapter focuses on preventing or alleviating human suffering in the face of natural disasters and other emergencies. One way it does this is by focusing on preparedness.

This year alone, American Red Cross has installed 56 free smoke detectors in 18 different homes in Payne County.

Additionally, American Read Cross runs its "Be Red Cross Ready" program. This program teaches individuals and families what goes in a survival kit, assists in making a plan of action in case of an emergency and educates them on common disasters in their area.

Get prepared for an emergency, learn about other programs offered or get involved!

Visit American Red Cross.

(American Red Cross Staff and volunteers during April Smoke Alarm Installs in Stillwater)

Website: American Red Cross

United Way of Payne County

info@unitedwaypaynecounty.org

Learn more at www.unitedwaypaynecounty.org