The WEOKIE Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2021 Journal Record Beacon Award for charitable influence serving non-profits. This award honors organizations that offer vital support to other nonprofit organizations that meet the needs of our communities in Oklahoma.
“Part of WEOKIE’s vision is to be ‘a positive force to improve our community’ therefore we are deeply honored to receive the Journal Record Beacon Award. WEOKIE matches financial donations from its members and employees through coordinated drives each year. It’s our privilege to support so many local charitable organizations doing amazing work in our community!” said Jeff Carpenter, WEOKIE’s President and CEO.
Since its inception, the Foundation has:
- Donated over $1.2 million to local charitable organizations
- Provided $542,500 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors
- Given $82,000 in teacher grants
- Presented Money Talks financial education sessions to over 100,000 students