ENHANCING EDUCATION
Boys & Girls Club of Tahlequah
Provides youth development to Cherokee county youth by working to inspire, educate, and empower K-8th graders to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens in a safe and fun environment. www.tahlequahbgca.org (918-456-6888)
Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
Girl scouting equips young girls in making better life choices by developing leadership, confidence, and girls of courage through a variety of scouting programs. www.gseok.org (918-683-7738)
Muskogee County Council of Youth Services-MCCOYS
Provides guidance and character-building programs in two United Way funded areas; 1) supervised community experiences for youth and young adults working within the judicial system, and 2) in-school “Lifeskills” training for 6-8th graders at Braggs, Okay & Muskogee Public schools. www.mccys.org (918-682-2841)
Circle of Care - PAL program
Provides a spectrum of transitional living assistance into early adulthood for at-risk high school and college-aged youth through an independent living program to better equip them in making their way into the adult world. (918-456-6166) https://circleofcare.org/2014/09/preparation-for-adult-living-pal/
Dolly Parton Imagination Library - If you would like information on how you can help support this program, call LAUW at 918-682-1364 or visit our Donation Page.
Provides age-appropriate books to children ages 0-5 years of age each month to boost children during the early formative years and put them on a path towards a successful education. www.lakeareaunitedway.org (918-682-1364)
RISE - Restoring Identities after Sexual Exploitation
RISE provides a safe, loving, long-term residence where minor victims of sex trafficking/commercial sexual exploitation live. They receive comprehensive, individualized services to permanently escape the world of the sex trade and become strong, independent, and responsible adults. Find RISE on Facebook.