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Our Agencies
United Way of Stephens County funds 13 local programs. Each meets strict criteria and shares our emphasis on education, income, and health.
Duncan Area Literacy Council — Provides confidential and free tutoring for adults ages 15 and older to improve their basic English, reading and writing skills. ESL/ELL classes as well as a citizenship class are offered. One-on-one tutoring is available, and free help for those studying for their GED.
Gabriel's House Inc — An after-school enrichment program that provides a safe and nurturing place for "at-promise" elementary students. Teaches mental, physical and spiritual growth and focuses on improving academic and socialization skills. Teaching Godly character through art, STEM and other enrichment opportunities.
Girl Scouts of Western OK — Builds girls of courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place. Programs in leadership and life skills, entrepreneurship, outdoor and STEM help girls develop a strong sense of self, positive values, healthy relationships and the ability to seek challenges and solve problems in their community.
Christians Concerned Food Bank — Wants to be a catalyst for positive change. Since beginning in 1969, driven by the same ideas that initially founded the Food Bank: to provide emergency help to individuals and families in times of crisis, to aid transients, and to make referrals to other agencies that could provide help in areas where Christians Concerned could not.
Marlow Samaritans — Provides basic necessities in emergency situations to transients or persons living in the Marlow area. Assistance includes food, utility payments, temporary lodging, transportation, clothing and prescription medications.
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Inc. — Provides civil legal services to the low-income community and senior citizens who have no access to justice, and provides an attorney at the Safe Center for domestic violence representation. Meets clients in Duncan so residents can have access to attorney staff and services.
Duncan Community Residence — Provides rooms, meals and supportive assistance for mentally ill adults. The home houses 25 residents for short term or long term needs.
Duncan Senior Citizens Center — Provides recreational, cultural and social activities to seniors aged 55 and older. Activities include exercise, arts and crafts, game and line dancing. Workshops and health clinics are provided as well as transportation services to doctor's appointments.
Life's Hope, Inc. — Works to meet the needs of Stephens and the surrounding counties by distributing food, hygiene products and cleaning supplies to the underserved, utilizing charities, schools and other volunteer organizations. Ministers to local communities to lessen the need for food while meeting the needs of the population and responding to natural disasters.
Marie Detty Youth & Family Services Center — Provides mental health and substance abuse services to individuals and families. Also offers a variety of prevention services. All services are free to children ages 18 and younger, with a sliding scale based on income for adults. Accepts Medicaid for both children and adults.
Oklahoma Parkinson's Alliance — Inspires hope and transformation for the lives of Oklahoma Parkinson's patients and their families through exercise and voice therapy, education and support programs.
Safe Center — Supports victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, teen dating violence, and child abuse. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, case management, legal advocacy, sexual assault exams, support groups, and education. The Children's Advocacy Center offers child-focused forensic interviews with coordinated team investigations in a safe, supportive setting.
Heartline 211 — Connecting Oklahomans with help, hope and information 24/7 through 211, 988 and other phone and web-based services. Provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and resource connection across the state and beyond.
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