Making an Impact


Payne County is a community where individuals thrive because neighbors care and together, United Way of Payne County seeks out the toughest challenges and unites our community to solve them.

Doctor hugging a child

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Child laying on the floor and reading a book

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs for a better tomorrow.

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Making an Impact


Payne County is a community where individuals thrive because neighbors care and together, United Way of Payne County seeks out the toughest challenges and unites our community to solve them.

Doctor hugging a child

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

Child laying on the floor and reading a book

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Financial Security

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs for a better tomorrow.

Latest News and Updates


2026 Day of Caring Volunteers
United Way of Payne County celebrates 30 years of Day of Caring   STILLWATER, OK, Sept. 18, 2026 – More than 600 volunteers came together…
Participants at the Poverty Simulation
STILLWATER CARES AND OSU EXTENSION PARTNER TO HOST POVERTY SIMULATION [AUGUST 3, 2026—STILLWATER, Okla.] — Community members and local leaders gained…
Attendees at a Habitat for Humanity house reveal
United Way of Payne County releases updated Community Status Report STILLWATER, OK, June 2, 2026 – United Way of Payne County released the fourth…

Latest News & Updates

2026 Day of Caring Volunteers
United Way of Payne County celebrates 30 years of Day of Caring   STILLWATER, OK, Sept. 18, 2026 – More than 600 volunteers came together…
Participants at the Poverty Simulation
STILLWATER CARES AND OSU EXTENSION PARTNER TO HOST POVERTY SIMULATION [AUGUST 3, 2026—STILLWATER, Okla.] — Community members and local leaders gained…
Attendees at a Habitat for Humanity house reveal
United Way of Payne County releases updated Community Status Report STILLWATER, OK, June 2, 2026 – United Way of Payne County released the fourth…
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How We've Helped

1,943+

free age-appropriate books are delivered to Payne County children each month.

26,000

meals were provided to elderly, homebound or recovering residents in the last year.

34,189

local residents were directly served in the last year.
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19Sep
Need some OSU Game Day parking? Park at Simmons Bank and support United Way of Payne County! 📍 Location: Simmons Bank Parking Lot
308 S. Main Street, Stillwater, OK The lot opens 3 hours before kickoff. Just a convenient 17-minute walk to Boone Pickens Stadium! Park close, skip the hassle and help support United Way of Payne County. Reserve…
5:00AM - 12:59AM
Simmons Bank, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074