While the next few weeks can bring warm memories of time spent with family, gift exchanges and singing Christmas carols, the holiday season also provides the opportunity to volunteer in the local community.
From ringing the Salvation Army bell to working in homeless shelters, the list below can help Oklahoma Christian University students, faculty and social service clubs give back this Christmas season.
Food Pantries:
Regional Food Bank
3355 S. Purdue
Oklahoma City, OK
405-600-3161
The Salvation Army Central Oklahoma’s Food Pantry
311 SW 5th St.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-246-1107
The Salvation Army Red Shield Diner
1001 N. Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, OK
405-600-1107
Red Andrews Christmas Dinner – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Southwest Corner of the Cox Convention Center
1 Myriad Gardens
Oklahoma City, OK
Pine Pantry
NW 16th St. & Blackwelder
Oklahoma City, OK
405-348-1340
Hope Center
1251 N. Broadway
Edmond, OK
405-348-1340
Feed the Children
4529 Enterprise PI
Oklahoma City, OK
405-949-5168
Homeless/Family Shelters:
City Rescue Mission
800 West California Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-232-2709
The Salvation Army Family Shelter
1001 N. Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, OK
405-600-1107
City Care
1700 NW 17th Street, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK
405-652-1112
Center for Children and Families Holiday Wishes Program
210 S. Cockrel
Normal, OK
405-364-1420
Grace Rescue Mission Inc.
2205 Exchange Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK
405-232-5756
Animals and Animal Shelters:
The Bella Foundation
PO Box 20035
Oklahoma City, OK
1-866-318-PETS
Best Friends of Pets
720 W. Wilshire Blvd., Suite 101-F
Oklahoma City, OK
405-418-8511
Coffee Creek Riding Center
17 E Coffee Creek Road
Edmond, OK
405-340-8377
Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-425-0275
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Shelter
2811 SE 29th Street
Oklahoma City, OK
405-297-3067
Park Activities and Clean-up:
Adopt-A-Park
3535 N. Classen
Oklahoma City, OK
405-525-8822
Edmond Parks and Recreation Department
2733 Marilyn Williams Dr.
Edmond, OK
405-359-4630
Will Rogers Horticulture Gardens
3400 NW 36th St
Oklahoma City, OK
405-297-1392
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 W. Memorial Road
Oklahoma City, OK
405-755-0676
Senior Citizen Centers:
Carter Healthcare and Hospice
3105 S Meridian Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-947-7700
New Century Hospice
3500 NW 39th St.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-440-2440
Other Holiday Specific Opportunities:
Sharing Tree
5728 S. Mary Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-634-2006
Citizens Caring for Children’s Joy 4 Kids Event
730 W. Wilshire Creek Blvd., Ste. 112
Oklahoma City, OK
405-753-4099
The Salvation Army Bell Ringing Program
1001 N. Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, OK
405-600-1107
A Very Giving Christmas with Sunbeam Family Services
1232 NW Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-609-1755
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