The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) will host the 2021 Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards on April 24, 2021, in Tulsa with limited attendance. The event will be livestreamed on OKCNP’s website as well. Leading up to the event, we are celebrating the 21 Oklahoma nonprofit finalists in seven categories. Compassionate Hands is a finalist in the Community category.

Compassionate Hands was founded in 1994, when the Yukon Ministerial Alliance, while working with citizens, business leaders and Yukon City council members, saw a need to stand in the gap and assist families struggling with temporary crisis.

Compassionate Hands’ mission is: “In response to Christ’s mission to help others, Compassionate Hands serves people in temporary crisis by addressing immediate needs, fostering hope and encouraging positive live change.”

Compassionate Hands serves approximately 2400 clients annually in the Yukon area. Their Care-A-Van provides 2,000 senior citizens transportation for their medical needs and shopping. The Care-A-Van travels within a 30-mile radius of Yukon.

“I would be homebound, if I didn’t have the van to take me to Walmart and Target every week,” said a client.

In addition to their transportation services, they provide assistance for those struggling with rent, utilities, medication, personal hygiene, diapers and wipes.

“God knew what he was doing when he put Compassionate Hands in my life,” said Janelle, client. “Compassionate Hands is doing such a great job and is an asset to the Yukon community.”

COVID-19 has greatly affected Compassionate Hands’ area of service. They were able to not only help families with financial relief, but also connect them with long-term resources for further assistance, food and possible employment opportunities.

To learn more about Compassionate Hands, visit their website: https://compassionatehandsyukon.com/.

The ONE Awards is dedicated to honoring the outstanding work of Oklahoma nonprofits statewide. The ONE Awards also serves as the primary fundraising event for OKCNP. Proceeds from the ONE Awards enable OKCNP to serve communities throughout Oklahoma.

To learn more about the OKCNP ONE Awards or to watch the event, visit: https://www.okcnp.org/page/one-awards.