Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month starts in September? Oddly enough, it doesn’t start on September 1, but on the 15th. It then continues through October 15th. According to the 2020 census, almost 500,000 people in Oklahoma are Hispanic! With Oklahoma only having about 4 million people total, that means about 1 in every 8 Okies are Hispanic! What better reason to celebrate their heritage? Below are some great ideas you can use to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is hosting a... Continue reading
Summer is coming to a close, and for many families, that means preparing the kids to go back to school… which means back to school shopping. Lets take a look at some of the best sales and resources parents can take advantage of to make the process as painless as possible. Backpacks, General School Supplies, and Haircuts All children ages 6-12 are invited to attend the Annual Back2School Bash on August 8th and 9th from 9am-5pm at 1900 N. MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City. Tickets to the event vary from $25-75, and include a haircut, backpack filled with school supplies, hair... Continue reading
Knowing how to read is one of the most important skills any person, including children, can have. As of 2023, Oklahoma has a staggeringly low literacy rate for adults— at about only 75%. Luckily, Oklahomans can do their part to increase the state’s literacy rate by teaching their children how to read. Below are some facts about reading, how to teach children to read, and other resources anyone can use for free. Benefits of Early Reading Children go through a bulk of their major development milestones before they reach age five. Their brains expand and they are ripe for taking... Continue reading
National Volunteer Week 2023 runs from April 16 – 22. This is the perfect time to volunteer your time or donate your money or old items for a good cause. Below are some resources you can use to celebrate National Volunteer Week this year. Volunteer Opportunities There is no one theme for National Volunteer Week, so you can do whatever moves you. There are hundreds of charitable volunteer groups in Oklahoma. Many (but not all) of them are run by religious organizations or colleges. Different volunteer groups will have different requirements for helping. Many groups will only allow adults to... Continue reading
African Americans were living in Oklahoma long before it became a state in 1907. Like many other early African Americans, many were brought to the Oklahoma territory as slaves and were freed at the end of the Civil War. After they gained their freedom, many went on to become homesteaders. Since then, Oklahoma has become home to many famous and historical African Americans who have shaped Oklahoma’s legacy. This Black History Month, take the time to appreciate these people and their stories. African American Homeheaders, 1889: Photo courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society. Edward P. McCabe Edward P. McCabe was... Continue reading
Breast cancer affects tens of thousands of women and men in the United States each year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time of year, charities and resource centers for people with breast cancer are more visible. However, there is still no cure for breast cancer. Below are some resources for preventing breast cancer if you do not already have it and some resources to use if you already have it or if you are looking to help others who have it. Prevention While breast cancer is not entirely preventable, there are certain lifestyle changes a person can... Continue reading
Restoring Identities after sexual Exploitation (RISE) is a non-profit that provides a safe living environment to young girls who have experienced sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation. Continue reading
Since the very beginning, Sample OK has been working alongside local charities. Money from each of our sales goes towards helping the charities we work with. Most of these charities work with women, children, and families as a whole. All of them benefit people living right here in Oklahoma. Our Charities In 2021, we donated most of our charitable giving to five charities. Each of these charities will be awarded $1200 in 2022. They are free to use this money however they see fit. Below is a short list of our charities and what they do to benefit the people... Continue reading
During the 2021 holiday season, Sample Oklahoma is partnering with the Single Parent Support Network and the Real Single Moms charity. Both of these groups are currently asking for Christmas toy (and other gifts) donations. Anyone can donate until December 9. Let’s take a look at both of these charities and how they benefit local families. Single Parent Support Network (SPSN) The Single Parent Support Network works to help both single mothers and fathers. The non-profit was founded in 2002, with the goal of educating and empowering single parents. The SPSN helps to teach single parents by providing life coaching... Continue reading