United Way of Southwest Oklahoma
News Staff
LAWTON —The city of Lawton is teaming up with Texas Roadhouse for a to-go slider fundraiser to benefit United Way of Southwest Oklahoma.
The event will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday in the lobby of City Hall, 212 SW Ninth St. in Lawton.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma thankful for support through pandemic
Curtis Awbrey – Editor
LAWTON — Over the past 18 months, as many public gatherings were canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, nonprofits were forced to find creative ways to raise funds.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Caption: From the left, Hossein Moini, chairman of the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma’s 2021 fundraising campaign, and other United Way supporters pose for a photo Friday at Gore Meridian Park in Lawton. The United Way has set a fundraising goal of $1.25 million this year.
United Way kicks off 2021 fundraising campaign
Eric Swanson
LAWTON — The chairman of United Way of Southwest Oklahoma’s 2021 fundraising campaign is confident that the organization will surpass this year’s goal, he said.
“We are going to raise that money and go above and beyond,” said Hossein Moini.
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company conducted a successful fundraising campaign for the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma.
Goodyear-Lawton associates conclude successful United Way campaign
News Staff
Associates at the Goodyear-Lawton plant recently completed their annual United Way campaign with a total of $466,366.13 pledged in support of the local United Way agencies.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Despite challenges, UW still confident it will reach goal
Tim Farley
Momentum is building but more contributions and donations are needed to meet the $1.25 million goal set by United Way of Southwest Oklahoma.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
United Way to hold online fundraiser
Tim Farley
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma will embark on a unique fundraising event Tuesday to help 17 nonprofit agencies that are “hurting” because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
“There’s absolutely potential (for the virus) to force some charities to close permanently. The ramifications could still be hitting in a year to a year-and-a-half when we’ll see (charitable organization) mergers.”
Charities a likely virus victim
Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Oklahoma nonprofit experts are predicting that COVID-19, the coronavirus, is likely to make charitable organizations across the state financially ill for an extended period of time, endangering the work they do to help people in all walks of life.
“Is the virus going to impact charities?
Monday, April 6, 2020
12:10 to the Top: Lauren Ellis President and CEO United Way of Southwest Oklahoma
News Staff
Cultivating relationships and raising resources for United Way of Southwest Oklahoma’s partnering agencies in order to help others is something Lauren Ellis finds rewarding.
“I’ve always had a passion for helping people and giving back,” Ellis said.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Tickets on Sale for United Way’s Annual Blue Tie Gala
News Staff
LAWTON – United Way of Southwest Oklahoma will host its 4th Annual Blue Tie Gala on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at the Lawton Hilton Garden Inn.
Monday, August 26, 2019