Archive | Nonprofits RSS feed for this section

Guest Post from Hounds of the Heartland

We owe an incredibly huge thank you to Deluxe for highlighting our organization as the featured charity at the event this year. I arrived at Deluxe at 9:00am with chairs, raffle prizes, dog beds and signs in tow and was thrilled to see a little greyhound pen set up for us by the front entrance. [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on January 22, 2012 in

Charity Profile: Horse Feathers Equine Rescue

Horse Feathers Equine Rescue provides shelter and assistance for horses in need throughout the state of Oklahoma. In addition to the loving care it provides for neglected, abused and unwanted horses at its facility in Guthrie, Horse Feathers coordinates programs that assist horse owners in need with essentials such as blankets and hay to help them through the hard [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on December 8, 2011 in

Featured Charity: Hounds of the Heartland

Hounds of the Heartland is a non-profit humane organization that finds loving, responsible homes for retired racing greyhounds and for young greyhounds not placed on the racetrack. Our organization is run completely by volunteers who transport dogs from kennels, greyhound farms, and animal shelters; foster them in the Oklahoma City area; and do adoption outreach [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on December 6, 2011 in

Featured Charity: Hounds of the Heartland

This year, we have selected Hounds of the Heartland Greyhound Adoption as our featured charity. They will be doing outreach and selling raffle tickets for great prizes near the front entrance at Deluxe. Best of all, you’ll be able to meet the wonderful retired racing greyhounds who are available for adoption. You can learn more [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on November 23, 2011 in

How’s your summer going?

Ours is busy with families, gardening, crafting, home improvement and dogs… one of us is looking to adopt a retired racing Greyhound! We are so excited about this- and there’s a surprising amount of anticipatory crafting happening. Check out Hounds of the Heartland to learn more… once you meet these dogs in real life there’s [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on June 15, 2011 in

Guest Post: ProjectOKC needs YOU!

ProjectOKC is a group of 400 online and offline friends committed to loving and serving Oklahoma City. We partner with non-profits, churches, schools, civic organizations, and businesses to bring good to the community. We kicked off this grand experiment with four people on July 23, 2008 at Sauced in the Paseo over oversized slices of [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on February 18, 2011 in

Got plans Saturday afternoon? Now you do!

This Saturday at IAO, join creative types for social art making, community crafting or just be inspired. Whatever you call it, this “Make It!” Day is a great opportunity to work around other creative types and cure your cabin fever. The event is free, just RSVP on Facebook and bring your own supplies. We look [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on February 11, 2011 in

Paseo Arts Festival seeks volunteers

What are your plans for Memorial Day Weekend? Do they involve absorbing some creative energy and supporting your community? Join us in volunteering for the Paseo Arts Festival! Register online – there’s something for everyone, even if you’re not the creative type – you can help with any of the multitude of tasks involved in [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on February 8, 2011 in

What’s good?

Hello Deluxe friends! We know you are aware of some amazing, progressive and creative things happening in our great state. Please tell us about them! We love guest bloggers, and would be happy to link back to your site. Tell us your story! Email sara@deluxeok.net and include a couple photos of your topic and one [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on January 28, 2011 in

Community Profile: Easter Seals

What is your organization’s mission? Easter Seals Oklahoma is committed to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities so they may live with equality, dignity and independence. Who is your target population? Oklahomans with disabilities. What are the greatest needs you are seeing from your clients now? Financial assistance is always [...]

Read full story · Comments { 0 }By on December 7, 2010 in