FOR OVER SEVENTY YEARS, UNITED WAY OF PAYNE COUNTY HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN PAYNE COUNTY. WITH A VISION TO CREATE COMMUNITIES WHERE INDIVIDUALS THRIVE AND NEIGHBORS CARE, UNITED WAY OF PAYNE COUNTY IS A “COLLECTIVE IMPACT” ORGANIZATION. BY FOCUSING ON EXTENSIVE COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO COLLABORATE AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF OUR COMMUNITY’S MOST PERVASIVE CHALLENGES. A KEY PART OF THIS WORK IS THE PUBLICATION OF THIS COMMUNITY STATUS REPORT. This is the second year that the United Way of Payne County has partnered with the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University on this report. This report aims to help create informed citizens and stakeholders in Payne County based on objective data about the current state of the county. This report provides information on county demographics, education, safety, health, economics and other topics that bring awareness to the many needs of those living in eight cities and towns in Payne County. By identifying and understanding these underlying issues, we can begin to work toward building stronger communities for all. Data is based on the most recent year of information publicly available at the time of collection. United Way of Payne County is at the forefront of driving lasting change and community collaboration. This work only continues to grow thanks to the efforts of its partner agencies, community partners, engaged donors and other stakeholders. With your support, we will continue our mission of uniting resources to improve the lives of individuals in Payne County.
OUR FOCUS AREAS United Way across Oklahoma fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. United Way of Payne County does this by investing donated dollars and volunteer time in 23 nonprofit partner agencies and projects that focus on these areas:
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