Stories
October 6, 2022
United Way of Payne County received a $1,500 grant from the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Stillwater to continue its support of the community. The grant is in addition to the annual workplace…
September 22, 2022
August 11, 2022
Child abuse exists in Payne County, and the numbers are rising. As of July 2022, the Saville Center for Child Advocacy has already served 213 child abuse cases this year, compared to 412 total…
August 11, 2022
According to America’s Health Rankings, the percent of Oklahoma children impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), or childhood trauma, is higher than the national average. Measured by a 10…
August 11, 2022
According to CASA for Kids, in the last year there have been 148 reports of confirmed child abuse in Payne County, deeming 279 children as being exposed to abuse and/or neglect. As of May 2022, 116…
July 27, 2022
According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, four in ten Oklahoma women have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. On average, an…
June 29, 2022
According to the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the second leading causing of premature death for people between 14 and 34 years old. Oklahoma ranks…
May 31, 2022
Letter carriers across Payne County collected 18,200 pounds of non-perishable food items during the 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 14. Participating cities included…
April 25, 2022
Enbridge has provided a Fueling Futures Leadership Grant to United Way of Payne County.
The Enbridge Fueling Futures Employee Volunteering and Giving Program recognizes board service through…
January 28, 2022
United Way of Payne County held their annual meeting via Zoom on Thursday to celebrate reaching their $950,000 campaign goal in 2021, present awards and commemorate their 70th year of fundraising…