United Way Offers Scholarship

An endowed scholarship with the OSU Foundation has been established thanks to the contributions of 22 generous donors. The fund will allow OSU students interning with United Way of Payne County (UWPC) to receive a scholarship each semester.

UWPC interns work alongside staff and board members to assist with the annual fundraising campaign, support our partner agencies, and fortify donor recognition and stewardship.

"Interns are eager to learn about nonprofit fundraising and management. They always bring energy and new ideas to our organization," said Ruth Cavins, Executive Director.

Previous UWPC interns have been involved in donor stewardship, social media and marketing, community resource collaboration, and volunteer recruitment and management.

UWPC is currently seeking an intern for the Fall 2021 semester. Interested applicants must be full-time OSU students and can apply at hireosugrads.com.
The Founders of Our Internship Scholarship

Clem and Mimi Ward brought the idea to United Way and gave the first donation to the Scholarship Fund.

Clem Ward is currently serving his second term on United Way's Board of Directors.

He is a retired Oklahoma State University Agricultural Economics professor and is currently the chair of the allocations committee.

Mimi was a Special Education teacher in public schools. Later she earned a doctorate from OSU and was a visiting assistant professor in the College of Education before retiring. She remains active in the Oklahoma Tourette Association and church ministries. 
What Are Past Interns
Up To Now?
Our current intern, Leah, was the first recipient of the scholarship and has been accepted into OU's nursing school in Tulsa. Leah is our second intern to pursue nursing.
Mekaila Carey, Intern 2019
Two of United Way's
previous interns work for
the OSU Foundation.
Bekah Dollar, Intern 2018
Seven of our previous interns work for nonprofits such as CASA for Kids, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and other foundations.
Carson Trent, Intern 2019
Two previous interns work in marketing professions and continue to volunteer at nonprofits in their spare time.
United Way Welcomes Stillwater Habitat for Humanity as a Partner Agency

United Way of Payne County recently announced Stillwater Habitat for Humanity as a partner agency for the upcoming year.

Stillwater Habitat for Humanity provides low-income residents with affordable housing. They do this through partnerships with the community, volunteers that assist in building the homes, and assistance with zero-interest rate mortgages.

"We are excited to work with Stillwater Habitat for Humanity," said Ruth Cavins, United Way of Payne County Executive Director. "Not only do they provide residents with affordable housing, but their clients attend homebuyer education or credit counseling courses, and volunteer with Habitat on building their home."

Since Stillwater Habitat for Humanity's start in 1990, they have completed 39 homes for their partner families in Payne County.

Stillwater Habitat for Humanity will use United Way funding will be used for the purchase of building materials or
construction costs of building new homes for Habitat partner families.

They have already become an accredited agency through United Way and will go through their first round of allocations in May.

Want to learn more about Stillwater Habitat for Humanity? Visit stillwaterhabitat.org.
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