By Heather Warlick For The OklahomanThanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for the blessings in life. But the holiday is followed by some less introspective, more commercial days, designated “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.” Those now are followed by “Giving Tuesday,” a day during which people are encouraged to look within their hearts and find ways to give back to their communities. For United Way of Central Oklahoma, every day is like a Giving Tuesday. “United Way keeps it local with our giving 365 days per year, raising money to support 61 local nonprofits whose sole aim is provide social services to those in need,” said Debby Hampton, United Way of Central Oklahoma CEO. The organization spends several months each year campaigning to raise funds that then are allocated to its 61 partner agencies to support more than 125 programs that help local citizens in need. “It's almost a universal truth that if you haven't been helped directly by a United Way agency, one of your family members or friends has been,” Hampton said. When you consider the variety of agencies under the United Way umbrella, Hampton's statement seems likely: Homeless Alliance, YWCA, American Red Cross of Oklahoma, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Heartline — and the list goes on. As you consider your holiday gift lists, perhaps a gift of support to your community should be added.Read more on NewsOK.com
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