How Sport Equipment Donations Are Impacting Young Athletes in Tulsa

To celebrate 100 years of service, the Tulsa Area United Way is giving back to the community. TAUW partnered with the Tulsa Sports Commission to collect nearly 1,000 pieces of sporting equipment to donate to nonprofits to make sure kids and families have the gear they need to play.

What was the purpose of the sporting equipment drive in Tulsa?
The Tulsa Area United Way, in partnership with the Tulsa Sports Commission, organized a city-wide sports equipment drive to collect both new and gently used sports gear.

Nearly 1,000 pieces of equipment were donated to local nonprofits to help young athletes access the gear they need to participate in sports.

What types of equipment were collected during the drive?
The drive collected a wide variety of sporting goods, including baseball bats, soccer balls, safety equipment, and more.

These donations were aimed at helping young athletes have the proper equipment to enjoy different sports.

Which nonprofits benefited from the donations?
The donations were distributed to three local nonprofits: KIPP Public Charter Schools, Palmer, and the YMCA of Greater Tulsa.

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