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Get Your Kicks on Route 66

2026 State Charitable Campaign

We’re officially hitting the road! The 2026 Service Oklahoma State Charitable Campaign has begun, and we're taking Service Oklahoma out for a spin on Route 66. Our goal is to reach a total of 375 donations – the entire mileage of Route 66 in Oklahoma – through online pledges and one-time donations made through United Way’s EZ pledge website

One-time donations of $1 or more count toward our goal. You may donate as often as you like to qualify for the Grand Prize Giveaway and Pledge Incentives. As we drive forward to our giving destination, join us for fun pit stops and photo opportunities along the way. All donations, large or small, are welcome and appreciated. Check the agency's progress right here, all month long. 

Did You Know?

You can direct your donation to a specific organization using its designation code (find the full list of 160+ organizations here). Donations can be made via payroll deduction, credit card, Venmo, check or cash. Please make checks out to “United Way of Central Oklahoma.” If donating via Venmo, please state the funds are for “Service Oklahoma SCC.” Service Oklahoma’s Venmo is @serviceoklahoma. Cash and check donations must be delivered to Service Oklahoma’s Employee Engagement Manager, Alicia Merrick, at HQ in Building 4, Room 400. 


Save the Date

As we kick off this year’s campaign, we have a month filled with opportunities to support meaningful causes in your area. Download the calendar today. 

 

Sept. 1 to Sept. 8 — Pledge Incentive. Make a pledge this week and earn up to $10 to use during Food Truck Friday at HQ. Participating food trucks will be YumYum Bites, Just Chillin' OKC, Blexican Soul Food Shak and Okie Heart Pizza & More (They are only serving their 10-inch style pizzas listed on their menu). 

Sept. 8 to Sept. 16 — Online Prizes. Purchase a $1 ticket through United Way’s Mobile Cause and be entered to win some major prizes like: 
-  $100 gift card
-  Premium Parking at Headquarters (four winners, one per quarter)
-  $20 Creekside Cash Voucher
-  Lunch with Jay and Diedra

Sept. 9 to Sept. 15 — Pledge Incentive. Make a pledge this week and earn 10 free online tickets of your choice. Choice selections due Wednesday, Sept. 16. Selections may be used to vote on the photo contest winner, online prizes and more.

Sept. 16 to Sept. 22 — Pledge Incentive. Make a pledge this week an skipp the line at the "Cook the Open Highway" Chili Cook-off on Wednesday, Sept. 23. 

Sept. 14 to 18 — Photo Contest. Capture and submit your best Route-66 themed photo, whether it’s a local landmark, roadside attraction, fun office decor or a work-appropriate themed outfit. Photos will be uploaded and shared in a gallery on the intranet. Photos are due by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 18, to Alicia Merrick. Vote for your favorite for $1.

Sept. 22 to Sept. 30 —Vote. Vote for your favorite photo through the end of the day on Sept. 30. The winning photo will receive a prize. 

Sept. 23 to Sept. 30
 — Pledge Incentive. Make a pledge this week and earn 10 tickets to vote on your favorite photo contest entry. 

Sept. 17 to 25 — Online Basket Auction. Bid on custom baskets filled with items from fall favorites to hobbies.

End of the Road Grand Prize — When you make a qualifying donation through the United Way EZ pledge website, you will be entered for a chance to win Apple AirPods Pro.

Bingo —
Send your bingo card submission to Alicia Merrick by Sept. 30 for a chance to win a prize.

Route 66 Change the Course Change-for-Change Competition —
Collect spare change or cash and see which location can raise the most money. Monetary donations may be placed in the Change-for-Change jar at each location or department. The winning team or location will receive a prize. 

SOK Spirit Stick —
The department or location with the highest total fundraising from pledges and activities will be awarded a traveling custom-made Service Oklahoma-themed spirit stick. 

SOK Recognition Board —
Make a donation or pledge of $5 or more anytime this month and earn a spot on the SOK Recognition Board, to be featured on the intranet. 


About the SCC

Since 1989, the State Charitable Campaign has empowered state employees to support more than 160 charitable organizations across Oklahoma. Service Oklahoma was proud to join the effort in 2024, and together in 2025 we raised more than $10,000. Thanks to your generosity, meals, educational programs, medical care and disaster relief were provided to help our communities grow stronger and healthier. 

The State Charitable Campaign supports over 160 organizations across Oklahoma, including those providing critical services such as meals, educational programs, medical care and disaster relief to the state's most vulnerable communities. In partnership with United Way, the SCC offers an efficient and accountable way for State of Oklahoma employees to contribute to charitable organizations directly through their workplace.

Explore the 2026 State Charitable Campaign (SCC) Charity Guide to learn about the more than 160 organizations your donation could support. It lists all eligible federations and their member charities, each with a unique four-digit code. You can direct your donation to an entire federation or a specific charity by using the appropriate code when making your EZ pledge online. To have your gift shared among all charities within a federation, simply select the federation’s code. Donations without selected charity codes will be treated as undesignated contributions and distributed in proportion to designated donations across Oklahoma.

For those interested in contributing directly, pledging is a great way to make an ongoing impact. Every pledge made contributes to our goal of supporting vital causes in Oklahoma. You can direct your donation to a specific organization using its designation code or contribute to SCC as a whole. Donations can be made via payroll deduction, credit card, check or cash, with payroll deductions beginning in your final paycheck of January 2027. Cash or check donations need to be delivered to Service Oklahoma's Employee Engagement Manager, Alicia Merrick, in Building 4, Room 400.


Have questions?

Whether you're donating, pledging or bidding in the auction, or participating in the raffle, every contribution matters. Check your email regularly for updates on events, competitions and important deadlines. For questions or more information, feel free to contact Alicia Merrick, our Employee Engagement Manager. Together, we can make our second State Charitable Campaign at Service Oklahoma a memorable and impactful success!