Category: Press Releases

Oklahoma Complete Health and Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City Partner to Improve Health Outcomes
Oklahoma Complete Health and Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City Partner to Improve Health Outcomes

Oklahoma Complete Health, a care management organization serving the needs of Oklahomans with a range of health insurance solutions and subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a partnership with the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City to address social drivers of health (SDoH).…
Free digital skills training offered by the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City – January 28 and 30
Free digital skills training offered by the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City – January 28 and 30

Oklahoma City, OK (January 23, 2025) – The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City announced it will host free digital skills training January 28, 30 – February 18, 19, 20 – February 25, 26, 27. The classes are intended for learners that are new to…
Free digital skills training offered by the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City – December 10 and 12
Free digital skills training offered by the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City – December 10 and 12

Oklahoma City, OK (Decemeber 2, 2024) – The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City announced it will host free digital skills training December 10 and 12. The classes are intended for learners that are new to using a computer and want to build confidence while…
175 Uniform Gift Cards Given Away at Urban League Drive Through Back to School Bash Event
175 Uniform Gift Cards Given Away at Urban League Drive Through Back to School Bash Event

Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City and Sonic America’s Drive-In to host Drive Through Back to School Bash event. Oklahoma City – August 10, 2024 – 8-10 A.M.–  Sonic Foundation and the Urban League present the 17th Annual Back to School Bash.   The Urban League…
Phase 41 funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter  National Board Program
Phase 41 funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter  National Board Program

The Emergency Food and Shelter Local Board for Oklahoma, Canadian and McClain Counties met on April 22,  2024 and reviewed your agency’s application for Phase 41 funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter  National Board Program. I am happy to inform you that the Local…
45th Annual EOD Awards Luncheon
45th Annual EOD Awards Luncheon

OKLAHOMA CITY (October 27, 2023) – Each year, the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City (ULOKC) hosts Equal Opportunity Day (EOD), which provides a diverse discussion among corporate and civic leaders about the challenges of achieving equality while honoring local equal opportunity advocates. The 45th…
210 Uniform Gift Cards Given Away at Urban League Drive Through Back to School Bash Event
210 Uniform Gift Cards Given Away at Urban League Drive Through Back to School Bash Event

Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City and Sonic America’s Drive-In to host Drive Through Back to School Bash event. Oklahoma City – July 22, 2023, 8-10 A.M.–  Sonic Foundation and the Urban League present the 16th Annual Back to School Bash.   The Urban League will…
New Program Launches July 17 for Minority Businesses
New Program Launches July 17 for Minority Businesses

OKC Uses ARPA Funds to Increase Capacity of Minority Suppliers Oklahoma City, OK – Minority businesses in Oklahoma City can now receive free assistance through a new Supplier Diversity Program created by The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City. The Alliance created the program…
United Health Foundation’s $3,200 Scholarship Opportunity for Clinician Advancement
United Health Foundation’s $3,200 Scholarship Opportunity for Clinician Advancement

Message from the Health Alliance for the Uninsured As a long-time partner who shares in our mission to create a more equitable health care system, I’m excited to share an opportunity with you to support clinicians that are looking to advance their clinical credentials. As…
Agency collaboration ensures homebound individuals and their families have access to COVID vaccines
Agency collaboration ensures homebound individuals and their families have access to COVID vaccines

Agency collaboration ensures homebound individuals and their families have access to COVID vaccines OKDHS and District 2 Health Departments partner in the northern counties OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug 8, 22) – Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has partnered with the District 2 County Health Departments to ensure…
URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKC, VARIETY CARE, AND UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA COME TOGETHER TO PROMOTE WOMEN’S HEALTH
URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKC, VARIETY CARE, AND UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA COME TOGETHER TO PROMOTE WOMEN’S HEALTH

OKLAHOMA CITY – April 18, 2022 – The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City partners with Variety Care and United Way of Central Oklahoma to provide free mammogram services. Mammography is the process of using low-energy X-rays to examine the human breast for diagnosis and…
URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKC PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND FEDERAL HEALTH AGENCY TO BOOST VACCINE RATES IN THE OKC COMMUNITY.
URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKC PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND FEDERAL HEALTH AGENCY TO BOOST VACCINE RATES IN THE OKC COMMUNITY.

OKLAHOMA CITY – February 17, 2022 – A partnership between the National Urban League and the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration will allow six Urban League affiliates, including the Urban League of Greater OKC, Inc., to build vaccine confidence and boost COVID-19 vaccination through…
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKC SUPPORTS THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKC, INC. WITH ARPA FUNDS
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKC SUPPORTS THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER OKC, INC. WITH ARPA FUNDS

OKLAHOMA CITY – February 17, 2022 – United Way of Central Oklahoma received ARPA funds award that supports partnering agencies like the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc., which have a physical presence in Oklahoma City. The ARPA funds address the community’s ongoing needs…
National Urban League and Community Catalyst partner with ULOKC. for Medicaid expansion marketing plan
National Urban League and Community Catalyst partner with ULOKC. for Medicaid expansion marketing plan

OKLAHOMA CITY – December 1, 2021 – Community Catalyst partnered with National Urban League to fund an awareness campaign for Medicaid expansion in a target set of states, including Oklahoma. Urban League of Greater OKC will receive $20,000 from this partnership by creating and reporting…
Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin
Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin

OKLAHOMA CITY – April 21, 2021 – Like many across the country, the Oklahoma City Urban League was anxiously awaiting the verdict in the criminal case against Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.  Nearly one year ago, protests erupted around the nation in…