2021 Oklahoma #500forGood Winners

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COLORADO KANSAS NEBRASKA OKLAHOMA  ​

The Bank of the West
Thomas, Oklahoma
The small community of Thomas has been without a daycare center for quite a few years. Two local churches supported one for many years but were unable to continue. Luckily, a new option has come to town. To support working families, the Bank of the West would like to make a $500 donation to the new daycare to support their efforts.

Gateway First Bank
Jenks, Oklahoma
Approximately 800 Afghan refugees are relocating to the Tulsa area. Gateway First Bank will use their #500forGood award to help provide housing assistance as part of the relocation for one of these refugees.
 

InterBank 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
InterBank will partner with Citizens Caring for Children whose mission is to fill Christmas wish lists for foster children through their Joy4Kids program. These wish lists are approximately $75 each, so the $500 will bring Christmas to about six foster children. Citizens Caring for Children relies solely on community support to fulfill wish list requests. The holidays can be difficult for Oklahoma foster children. Knowing that someone cared enough to provide a gift from their Christmas wish list is priceless. 

Security First National Bank of Hugo 
Hugo, Oklahoma
Security First National Bank plans to partner with the local school superintendent and his staff to select underprivileged elementary students within the Hugo school district to receive a ticket to the Endangered Ark Foundation (EAF) in Hugo. The EAF is a private nonprofit that is a retirement ranch for circus elephants. The price of admission is $25 for children under the age of 12, which is not affordable for many local families. The #500forGood funds will allow 20 children to expand their horizons and may add to their hometown pride visiting the local site. The complimentary tickets would also benefit the EAF by helping them with their goals of education and preservation.