Youth Services of Creek County was awarded the “Illuminate Award” during the Tulsa Area United Way luncheon on March 7th at Tulsa’s Cox Business Center. It is presented to a company that exemplifies using model campaign techniques to achieve success in their annual United Way campaign.
They also received a “Best of the Best 2022 Award” which recognizes organizations with a campaign increase of at least 5%, employee participation of 75% or more and employee capita giving of $250 or more.
Erin Brook, Executive Director, and Adriane Lasiter, Employee Campaign Coordinator, were present to accept the awards.
The mission of YSCC is to provide prevention services to reduce the need for out of home placement for children.
“We believe in achieving our goals through best practices,” Brook said, “and working with our clients on a daily basis to help them achieve theirs.”
She said they are truly the best team of professionals working together to make a difference in Sapulpa and Creek County. Adriane Lasiter, YSCC therapist and employee campaign coordinator, promoted the United Way campaign with enthusiasm and fun events to increase our giving.
Tammy Taylor, OG&E Sapulpa Community Affairs Manager and TAUW Community Investment Volunteer, said “YSCC brightened up their campaign and created a stronger culture, using their kickoff as an avenue to come together and have fun. This year, employees brought something in their favorite color to share during a pledge drive meeting. This added interest and color to the day, but helped employees get to know one another.
“On a daily basis, YSCC sees the importance and value of giving through the eyes of their clients. Employees are happy to contribute to ensure that lifesaving work continues in all our communities, addressing needs throughout Green Country,” she added.
YSCC continues to strive to be a leader in mental health for youth and families and continues to set the goal of being a top ten campaign for the United Way in Sapulpa. YSCC sees the value of giving every day and knows the difference it makes in the lives of others, Brook said.
OG&E Sapulpa received a “Best of the Best 2022 Award”.
Taylor said, “In an effort to raise monies for the TAUW Campaign, OG&E members from the Kellyville Service Center (Northeast District) hosed an annual bake sale where the number of baked goods and member donated items raise an astonishing amount each year, all for the greater good of the campaign, Taylor said. OG&E raised $12,525.00 at their bake sale.”
