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Remembering Gae Rees

Remembering Gae Rees

Gae ReesKen & Gae ReesRight to Left: Ken Rees, Gae Rees, their daughter, Susan WrightKen & Gae ReesThe Oklahoma City Community Foundation trustees and staff offer our sincere condolences to the family of Gae Rees.For Gae and her husband, Ken, the inspiration...

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Honoring Dan Hogan III

Honoring Dan Hogan III

The staff and trustees of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation send our deepest condolences to the family of Dan Hogan III on the passing of Mr. Hogan.Mr. Hogan served on the OCCF board of trustees from 1984 to 1993 and as president from 1985 to 1988. He also served...

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Nonprofit News: Navigating Support

Nonprofit News: Navigating Support

Nonprofit News: Navigating SupportAt OCCF, we like to think of our nonprofit partners as our boots on the ground to make our community a better place, and we want to do all we can to support that important work. This year, we're launching OCCF's Nonprofit News where...

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Practical Giving Tools for 2025

Practical Giving Tools for 2025

Practical Giving Tools for 2025As we look ahead to what 2025, we know we can expect change, but what and where is yet to unfold. We yearn for certainty, and at OCCF, we've leaned on a variety of tools to provide that certainty for more than five decades. The...

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Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

The words and deeds of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed a nation and inspired a generation—especially in Oklahoma City. Stirred by the work of Dr. King, Oklahoma City teacher Clara Luper started a series of sit-ins at local restaurants and lunch counters in 1958....

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Donor Spotlight – Wes & Lou Watkins

Donor Spotlight – Wes & Lou Watkins

Wes Watkins spent a long career in public service beginning in the 1970’s when he was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate. Wes was eventually elected to the United States Congress, where he served nine terms. His wife, Lou, is a retired College Professor and served...

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The Power of Generosity

The Power of Generosity

Black Friday. Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. These days have become synonymous with this time of year. It can also be difficult to reflect on all we’ve been blessed with.Trisha Finnegan speaking at the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City | Club 29....

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OCCF will be closed in observance of Christmas from Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Dec. 25.

We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26. Happy Holidays from all of us to you!

Scholarship applications close soon! 

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Due to inclement weather, OCCF is closing at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 through Friday, Jan. 10.

We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. Please remain safe and warm.

OCCF will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Best wishes from all of us to you!

Scholarship applications open soon! 

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OCCF will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.

We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Best wishes from all of us to you!

Due to inclement weather, the 2/19 Endowed Nonprofit Training: Leveraging Support has been canceled.

Please stay safe and warm.

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