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Donor Spotlight: Judge Eugene and Doli Mathews
Judge Eugene Mathews was a judge with the Oklahoma District Court where he served until his retirement in 1999. Throughout his career as a practicing attorney, Judge Mathews had a strong sense and passion for social justice. He and his wife Doli were both active in...
Donor Spotlight – Sam & Rita Combs
With more than 30 years of experience leading operations, consumer services and regulatory affairs in the energy and telecommunications industries, COMSTAR Advisors CEO Sam Combs understood the meaning of hard work. Well respected in the business world, Sam also...
Nonprofit Spotlight – NewView Oklahoma
Founded in 1949, NewView Oklahoma has been a beacon of hope and empowerment across Oklahoma for those living with blindness and low vision. Through their mission, they "strive to restore the independence that so many fear they may have lost." Originally the Oklahoma...
Donor Spotlight – John & Susan Frank
For John and Susan Frank, philanthropy is not only a way of life, but also a personal calling they felt needed to be fulfilled. And because of their commitment to giving back, the lives of so many in the OKC community have been impacted and changed for the better....
Nonprofit Spotlight – Sisu Youth Services
The excitement was palpable as the ribbon was cut at the grand opening of Sisu Youth Center’s new campus in December 2023. Just nine years after first opening its doors as a haven for young adults experiencing housing instability, Sisu is taking their next step in...
Donor Spotlight – Marilyn Myers
Marilyn Myers was a well-respected nonprofit executive known for her leadership and commitment to the community. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Fine Arts, Ms. Myers eventually became the Director of the Arts Council of Oklahoma City,...
Donor Spotlight – John E. Orr
John Orr was a graduate of Capitol Hill High School, Class of 1950 and the University of Oklahoma where he studied business. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy as naval aviator and then spent 22 years as the executive director of the Oklahoma Propane...
Nonprofit Spotlight – Pivot Youth Services
For youth facing an increased risk of becoming unhoused, disconnected or experiencing unhealthy circumstances, Pivot is a safety net. By providing programs and services that focus on counseling, educational and vocational services, prevention, intervention and...
Donor Spotlight – Helen Holbird
Always seeking new opportunities, Helen Holbird was quite the pioneer – she learned how to fly an aircraft while she was in her 50’s. She and her husband eventually purchased their own Cessna 172 Skyhawk 11, and she would pilot that plane on a weekly basis until she...