The Team Tinker Food Pantry at Tinker Air Force Base is serving an average of 40 families per day, with numbers expected to rise as Oklahoma SNAP benefits expired on Nov. 1.
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare will host its annual Dogtober Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Earlywine Park Pavilion, 3033 SW 119th St. The free, family-friendly event celebrates responsible pet ownership and gives residents the chance to meet their next four-legged friend.
Launched in 2023, Oklahoma City’s Key to Home Partnership is a public-private collaboration focused on preventing and ending homelessness. Its action plan targets two subpopulations and seeks to improve overall system performance.
The Mobile Visitor Center (MVC) is a dynamic outreach initiative that serves as an on-the-go information hub, bringing the spirit of Oklahoma City to locals and visitors alike.
Late last year, the Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County approved the seven members of the oversight committee, comprised of four at-large members and three members appointed by the commissioners themselves. Each appointee will serve three-year terms.
If you have read our little blog for very long at all, you know that here at BetterLife HQ we feel like getting involved with Oklahoma City’s vast network of nonprofits is a wonderful way to get to know your new hometown.
Cyclists from across the country will gather in Edmond on Nov. 6 for a day of events with Cycle 66. More than 700 riders are expected to arrive in time for Sunday’s events, beginning at 8 a.m. Two courses for kids will be included: a one-mile race and a single-loop criterium. For more experienced riders, three routes will be available, consisting of 10 miles, 33 miles or 66 miles. The Crit @ Cycle 66 race will serve as the main event.
Navigating inflationary conditions and the uptick in talk of a recession can be daunting for nonprofits. Nonprofits are particularly susceptible because, unlike businesses, they cannot simply raise prices to offset added expense. Whether you’re a member of the business community serving on a nonprofit board, or leading a nonprofit, there are some guideposts to be mindful of while navigating the current economic landscape.
