OEC Foundation continues support of Meals on Wheels

By Brianna Wall | Editor, Creative Director

The OEC Foundation, created in 1993, has a long history of supporting local organizations and families in OEC's service area through the Operation Round Up ® (ORU) program. Its support of Meals on Wheels of Norman dates back almost to the beginning of the Foundation — 1996 — and the board ensured that support would continue when it granted the organization $9,000 at its August meeting. The funds help Meals on Wheels serve nutritious meals to the ill, disabled and elderly across Cleveland County.

"There are services our community has come to rely on, and Meals on Wheels is one of those," said Alan Davenport, OEC Foundation board president.

We are proud to partner with these organizations to ensure everyone in our communities is well cared for.

Meals on Wheels of Norman received $9,000 to continue its Free Meal program that will provide 2,894 meals to seniors and homebound clients.

The board also granted Among Friends Activity Center $3,500. Among Friends works to provide a safe and friendly place for adults with additional needs and disabilities for fun, learning and friendships.

Several other organizations also received grants: Lexington Fire Department received $3,000; Newcastle Fire Department received $2,995; Newcastle Police Department received $2,981.49; Grady County Emergency Managementreceived $2,250; and, Working for Independent Living received $750.

Thirteen individuals received a total of $8,755 for needs ranging from dentures and dental work to eye exams, glasses and home repairs.

Grants from the Operation Round Up program are made possible by members who choose to round up their electric bills each month. Applications — individual/family and organizational — may be found at www.okcoop.org/ORU. Those submitted by Sept. 23 will be reviewed at a meeting Oct. 10.

Contact Tory Tedder-Loffland at 217-6726 or ORU@okcoop.org if you have any questions about the program or the application process.