Childrens' charities in Oklahoma and Cleveland Counties

**okcnative** · 11-22-2006, 10:34 AM

The Salvation Army is once again out ringing bells at the holidays. Everyone knows who the Salvation Army is and what a good reputation they have year 'round. But there have to be lots of other, lesser-known charities in our area. For instance, Ally's House, founded by Toby Keith, to help children with cancer and their families meet the medical bills.

What other charities --- specifically those that help children in Oklahoma and Cleveland County --- do you know about, support, have experience with, etc.?

**okiemom** · 11-22-2006, 06:54 PM

Ally's House , The Children's Center (Bethany), Make a Wish Foundation, Friends of Scouting

Welcome to The Children's Center

It's in Grady County but Santa's Workshop is an other charity we support.

**okcnative** · 11-25-2006, 11:32 AM

I've heard Make a Wish Foundation is very popular. Do they have a local chapter that helps children in Oklahoma?

**okiemom** · 11-26-2006, 08:14 AM

I believe there are two chapters here. Two offices anyway, one in OKC and one in Tulsa.

http://www.oklahoma.wish.org/

**okiemom** · 11-26-2006, 08:21 AM

If you've ever been to the Home and Garden Show at OKC Fairgrounds, you've probably noticed the birdhouses being auctioned off.
Those are for Make-A-Wish.
They also auction celebrity autographed guitars at Country Fever in Pryor.

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**redcup** · 11-26-2006, 08:36 AM

Ronald McDonald House in OKC, Christmas Connection, OklahomaFamilyNetwork.org (helps families who have had children who were premature and children with special needs and their families)

**OUman** · 11-26-2006, 10:57 AM

The Christmas Store on 12th Ave. in East Norman, it's a little south of the J.D. McCarty Center.

meganj · 11-29-2006, 03:15 PM

The Cleveland County Youth Council has started a Christmas Project with hopes of supplying teens residing at Cleveland County group homes with greatly needed clothing and hygiene items. We only have 2 weeks left to recieve donations, and so far we only have enough items for 1 group home. There are 3 homes that were promised items. We need black, white or gray tshirts, underwear, gloves, sweatshirts and pants. If anyone is interested in helping please contact Candice Hyde at 405.573.1900.