2025 UWPC ANNUAL MEETING

The combined work of United Way and our partner agencies ensures that critical services are available to expand educational opportunities, improve health and safety, and reduce poverty for Payne County families, friends, and neighbors.

This year at our annual meeting, we celebrated our partner agencies, workplace campaigns, dedicated community members as well as exceeding our campaign goal of one million dollars!

Several individuals and businesses were recognized for their outstanding work supporting the UWPC.

Award Recipients

Outstanding Community Leader — Perkins

Leah Smith

April Nack

Outstanding Community Leader — Cushing

Caryn Campbell

Latina Simmons Ashley Joiner

Outstanding Community Leader — Stillwater

Stan Clark

Kendra Burtrum

Corporate Spotlight

Stonecloud Brewing

Synergy

Lee Denney

Glenna Craig

Friends of United Way

Lambert Construction

Community Impact

OSU Varsity Revue

Ellie Koman

Ava Hoppe

Bennett Basore Award

Big Brothers

Big Sisters

Board Member of

the Year

Kyle Gibbs

Top 10 Generous Workplace Campaigns

Workplace Campaigns are an essential part of our annual campaign. When

local businesses engage their employees in raising money for United Way, it helps create interest, enthusiasm, and momentum for the campaign that adds to a base of committed donors.

Our top 10 most generous workplace campaigns raised $735,956 for United Way of Payne County! We couldn’t reach our goals without them.

2025 Board of Directors

Retiring Board Members

Adam Brown

Robert Clemens

Roberta Douglas

Kyle Gibbs

Kelsey Lee

Chris Ormsbee

Jon Pendersen

Lora Polson

Latina Simmons

New Board Members

Jordan Duck

Victoria Gandy

Garrett Gill

Logan Johns

Paige Jones

Jayson Lusk

Brandon Mitts

Jeff Odom

Sharyl Pickens

Becky Taylor

Dylan Wheeler

Nonprofit Training Available

United Way of Payne County has partnered with Meridian Technology Center and the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits to bring nonprofit learning opportunities to Payne County.

Registration is now open for Nonprofit Board Member Training to be held February 12, and a four-part Nonprofit Director Training Series.

Anyone is eligible to participate. Agency directors, staff, board members and volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Agency News

Payne County Youth Services Evening to Remember

PCYS held their annual gala this year on January 25, 2025 with a totally tubular 80's prom theme.

Attendees enjoyed food, music, rad outfits and a silent auction.

This event helps bring awareness to and support Payne County Youth Services' mission of providing free quality services for the positive development and recovery of children, youth and families.

Stillwater Interfaith Counseling Center Valentine's Market

The SICC will hold their first fundraising event this February.

Join them on February 14 for a Valentine's market with vendors such as Native Wildflower Boutique, Plant & Co Collective and many more.

Entry fees will directly benefit the Stillwater Interfaith Counseling Center and their efforts of providing professional counseling services on a sliding fee scale.

OSU Varsity Revue to Support United Way of Payne County

Last March, Varsity Revue raised $85,000 for United Way!

Varsity Revue is an all-campus variety show. Over the years, Varsity Revue has become a tradition OSU students look forward to.

This year, Oklahoma State University fraternity and sorority chapters will pair together to perform shows based off of the theme "A Night on Broadway."

We are grateful for their continued support and cannot wait to see their incredible production. Purchase tickets to support United Way today.

Performances will be held on March 5 - 8.

Tickets go on sale Wed.

Feb. 5, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Purchase VR Tickets

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