Oklahoma Bar Foundation Grantee, Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, hosts tennis clinic for local kids, including children in foster care. Why I Love “Our Little Tennis Clinic” By: Tsinena Thompson, … Read More
Court Grant Requests Funded in Full
The Oklahoma Bar Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently approved $102,334 in grants to Oklahoma County Courts meeting all funding requests made during the 2016 Court Grant Cycle. Judges, court clerks … Read More
Grantee Spotlight: Marie Detty Youth & Family Services
Imagine you are a victim of violence in your own home. Your perpetrator is someone you thought loved and cared for you. Someone who at one time made you feel … Read More
Silver & White Party, a Celebration of 70 Years
Celebrating 70 Years The Oklahoma Bar Foundation officially turns 70 this September, but the organization isn’t being shy about celebrating such a milestone a little bit early! A commemorative event … Read More
Grantee Spotlight: William W. Barnes CAC
As we begin the new-year full of resolutions and new beginnings we want to highlight one of our grantees who help child abuse victims find a hopeful new beginning. This … Read More
Grantee Spotlight: Teen Court
The holidays are a great reminder to be thankful. The Oklahoma Bar Foundation is thankful for its grantees and the amazing work they do in communities across the state. Check … Read More
The Foundation Updates Giving Levels
In stride with new development efforts, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees has approved updates to the organization’s giving levels. Changes have been made to the Fellow & Community Fellow Programs. … Read More
2015 Grant Awards
The Oklahoma Bar Foundation Board of Trustees approved funding recommendations from the 2015 Grant Awards Committee in the total amount of $310,266 on August 20. The total from the 2015 … Read More
OBF Announces Court Grant Awards in 10 Counties
Requests totaling $141,876 came to the Oklahoma Bar Foundation’s grant committee last month from judges at county courts across the state. The OBF’s Court Grant Program is unique not only … Read More
Oklahoma’s Most Notorious Cases Book Wins National Award.
Oklahoma’s Most Notorious Cases book wins National Award: Author, attorney and historian Kent Frates received The Benjamin Franklin book award that recognizes excellence in book editorial and design. The award … Read More