OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY
American Red Cross
A humanitarian organization providing relief to victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
American Red Cross of Central Oklahoma
601 NE 6th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Telephone: 405.228.9500
http://okc.redcross.org
Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Develops positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brother Big Sister volunteers mentor children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country.
Norman
1155 East Main Street
Norman, OK 73071
405.364.3722
Oklahoma City
4101 Perimeter Center Drive,
Suite 235
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
405.943.8075
bigbrothersbigsistersofoklahoma.org/
Birth Choice
Birth Choice offers life-affirming alternatives to abortion for women experiencing unplanned and often unwanted pregnancies. They are a non-profit organization supported entirely by the generosity of individuals, local churches, and businesses. There are offices located in Oklahoma City, Bethany, Norman, Edmond and El Reno.
http://www.birthchoice.org
Birth Choice of Oklahoma
4701 S Western Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
(405) 631-4477
Sister BJ’s Pantry
Named after its founder, Sister Barbara Joseph, the pantry opened March 3, 2006. Patrons include people who are without shelter and many who are struggling with poverty and loneliness. The pantry currently serves over 600 men, women, and children a week, providing them with such essentials as food, clothing and toiletries.
819 NW 4th
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
405-387-7068
www.srbjpantry.com
Cavett Kids Foundation
Provides camps, events and programs for children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses while promoting character, coping skills and connection. Everything offered to the patients and families is completely free of charge.
OU Medical Center
Cavett Kids Foundation
P.O. Box 26307
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
Phone: (405) 271-2271
cavettkidsfoundation.org
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City relies on the generosity of volunteers to help us help those in need. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, businesses and groups of all faiths and ages. Catholic Charities works with volunteers to find opportunities that match their skills, talents and interests.
1501 N. Classen Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 523-3000
http://catholiccharitiesok.org/
City Rescue Mission
City Rescue Mission is a nonprofit organization serving the homeless living in Oklahoma City
for more than 60 years. It provides compassionate, humanitarian services to those in desperate need.
800 W California Ave
Oklahoma City, OK
Volunteer Manager:
Seth Patterson
(405) 232-2709 ext 141
[email protected]
http://www.cityrescue.org/
Habitat for Humanity
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry working in partnership with God and the community to build simple, decent, affordable housing, and to provide hope for responsible, hard-working, limited income families living in substandard conditions.
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity
5005 S. I-35 Service Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK. 73129
Phone: (405) 232-4828
www.centraloklahomahabitat.org
Medical Reserve Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps brings together practicing and retired healthcare professionals from a diversity of fields, including physicians, nurses, hospital and public health workers, mental health experts, and other medical professions to supplement existing "first responder" emergency systems. In addition, volunteers without a background in medical training are needed. Non-health field volunteers play an important role in helping the medical teams in critical non-technical areas.
MRC Recruiter
1111 Classen Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
866-336-5672 or 405-297-7055.
http://www.okmrc.org/
Our Sister’s Closet
Provides a sustainable source of revenue for YWCA programs that provide help to hurting women and children in Oklahoma. Our Sisters' Closet needs volunteers to help in sorting, cleaning, organizing, setting up displays and merchandising the items in the store. Individuals and groups can volunteer to help with any of these or other tasks.
6012 S. Western
Oklahoma City, OK
405-631-7171