Making an Impact


Payne County is a community where individuals thrive because neighbors care and together, United Way of Payne County seeks out the toughest challenges and unites our community to solve them.

Doctor hugging a child

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Child laying on the floor and reading a book

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better tomorrow.

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Making an Impact


Payne County is a community where individuals thrive because neighbors care and together, United Way of Payne County seeks out the toughest challenges and unites our community to solve them.

Doctor hugging a child

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Child laying on the floor and reading a book

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…

Latest News and Updates


Can of vegetables
  Payne County Letter Carriers Fight Food Insecurity The 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place in Stillwater on May 10, 2025 to…
Varsity Revue executive committee and United Way representative with $84,000 check
  OSU Varsity Revue Benefits United Way of Payne County Varsity Revue held its 96th annual show from March 3-8, 2025, at the Seretean Center for the…
Day of Caring volunteers posing
VIEW VIDEO September 19, 2024 – More than 750 Payne County residents participated in last week’s annual Day of Caring, a community service event…

Latest News & Updates

Can of vegetables
  Payne County Letter Carriers Fight Food Insecurity The 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place in Stillwater on May 10, 2025 to…
Varsity Revue executive committee and United Way representative with $84,000 check
  OSU Varsity Revue Benefits United Way of Payne County Varsity Revue held its 96th annual show from March 3-8, 2025, at the Seretean Center for the…
Day of Caring volunteers posing
VIEW VIDEO September 19, 2024 – More than 750 Payne County residents participated in last week’s annual Day of Caring, a community service event…
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How We've Helped

1,943+

free age-appropriate books are delivered to Payne County children each month.

26,000

meals were provided to elderly, homebound or recovering resident in the last year.

34,189

local residents were directly served in the last year.
Five people standing in front of hospital with one person carrying a cooler
Two women wearing Day of Caring t-shirts
18Sep
Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 18, 2025, as we celebrate the 30th annual Day of Caring in Payne County! Join us for a transformative day of community service and experience the heart of Payne County in action. Don't miss out on this cherished tradition of giving back and making a difference together.  About Day of Caring Day of Caring…
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