Donor & Nonprofit Spotlights
Nonprofit Spotlight – Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Working to enrich lives, enhance the cultural life of the community and educate future generations about the value of music, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic exists to provide inspiration and joy for the community through orchestral music. Through programs like Youth...
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...
Donor Spotlight – George Records
Longtime Oklahoma City resident George Records has always had a heart for giving back to his community. George served as a First Lieutenant Strategic Air Command pilot in the United States Air Force, and upon completing his military service, he became the Midland...
Nonprofit Spotlight – Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance
Providing support for Parkinson's patients and their families, the Oklahoma Parkinson's Alliance offers therapy, education and support, continuing to fulfill its mission of inspiring hope and transforming life for Parkinson's patients and families in Oklahoma. Since...
Donor Spotlight – Margaret Annis Boys
Margaret Annis Boys was a traveler, who loved taking Sunday drives into the Oklahoma countryside with friends. She had a passion for native flowers and trees, and she would often identify the names of the flowers and trees for her traveling companions. She led a...
Nonprofit Spotlight – Oklahoma City Ballet
With love in the air, the Oklahoma City Ballet geared up for the Valentine's season through a time-honored tradition – a fresh rendition of Swan Lake. Bringing this classic to OKC takes determination, conviction and practice—three things the OKC Ballet has plenty of....
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...