<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Voices of Oklahoma &#187; In The Community</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.voicesofok.org/category/in-the-community/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.voicesofok.org</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:06:34 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Voices of Oklahoma Benefit @ The Blue Door</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2011/06/voices-of-oklahoma-benefit-the-blue-door-an-evening-in-honor-of-bob-childers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2011/06/voices-of-oklahoma-benefit-the-blue-door-an-evening-in-honor-of-bob-childers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Headline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2701</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Blue Door's Third Annual Tribute to Bob Childers will be held on Tuesday, July 12th.  Show starts at 8pm.  Admission is $20 for the Benefit of Voices of Oklahoma.  The Blue Door stage will be filled with an All-Star line-up of Okie musical talent including the Red Dirt Rangers, John Fullbright, Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg, Susan Herndon, Monica Taylor, The Damn Quails, the Burns Sisters, and many more...]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2011/06/voices-of-oklahoma-benefit-the-blue-door-an-evening-in-honor-of-bob-childers/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Nothin’ But Non-Profit: The Spero Project gives voice to international refugees in OKC</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/10/nothin%e2%80%99-but-non-profit-the-spero-project-gives-voice-to-international-refugees-in-okc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/10/nothin%e2%80%99-but-non-profit-the-spero-project-gives-voice-to-international-refugees-in-okc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2508</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Courtney Gilman

One of the best things about working with the Touchstone Youth Project non-profit is discovering other incredible helping organizations right here in the metro area. As a unique network of do-gooders, it never hurts to build relationships with those who share a vision, be it personally or professionally. As for The Spero Project -- they found me, and I’m thrilled that they did!]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/10/nothin%e2%80%99-but-non-profit-the-spero-project-gives-voice-to-international-refugees-in-okc/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Laborfest looks at Oklahoma’s forgotten history</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/09/laborfest-looks-at-oklahomas-forgotten-history/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/09/laborfest-looks-at-oklahomas-forgotten-history/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:28:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2468</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Casey Holcomb

At Oklahoma's first Laborfest, held August 26 through 28 in the Oklahoma City Plaza District, visitors learned about aspects of the state’s history that are often forgotten.

Artists, poets, and musicians gave performances reflecting on Oklahoma's working-class history and culture. Speakers discussed contemporary problems within the labor movement and the often cited problem of Oklahoma’s transition from a radically progressive, labor-friendly state to a radically conservative state often regarded as hostile to unions and with a poor record on workers' rights.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/09/laborfest-looks-at-oklahomas-forgotten-history/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>‘Laborfest’ to promote Oklahoma labor history through music, film, and art</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/08/laborfest-to-promote-oklahoma-labor-history-through-music-film-and-art/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/08/laborfest-to-promote-oklahoma-labor-history-through-music-film-and-art/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2354</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Oklahoma’s largest coalition of labor Unions and labor activists, the Central Oklahoma Labor Federation (COLF), today announced its plans for the first ever “Oklahoma Laborfest.” "The purpose of this festival is to create greater awareness of Oklahoma’s working class culture and to build pride in the state’s rich labor history through music, the arts, and community,” said COLF President Tim O’Connor.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/08/laborfest-to-promote-oklahoma-labor-history-through-music-film-and-art/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Nothin’ But Non-Profit: Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency has something for everyone</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/06/nothin-but-non-profit-central-oklahoma-community-action-agency-has-something-for-everyone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/06/nothin-but-non-profit-central-oklahoma-community-action-agency-has-something-for-everyone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2221</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Courtney Gilman.  I first found about Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency (COCAA) in September 2009, after deciding to take the plunge and try my hand at home ownership. The City of Norman offers a grant for first time home buyers for those who qualify, with certain contingencies. One of those was a first-time homebuyer’s class, which happened to be partnered with COCAA.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/06/nothin-but-non-profit-central-oklahoma-community-action-agency-has-something-for-everyone/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>CART public meeting to discuss service reductions</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/cart-public-meeting-to-discuss-service-reductions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/cart-public-meeting-to-discuss-service-reductions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 16:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2192</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As Norman city sales tax revenue declines, Cleveland Area Rapid Transit will be focusing on proposed changes to four bus routes and its disability service at an upcoming public meeting on Thursday.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/cart-public-meeting-to-discuss-service-reductions/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Norman becomes Oklahoma&#8217;s first Fair Trade Town</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/norman-becomes-oklahomas-first-fair-trade-town/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/norman-becomes-oklahomas-first-fair-trade-town/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 17:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2181</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Gene Perry

A resolution passed by the Norman City Council on Tuesday has completed the final step to make Norman the first official Fair Trade Town in Oklahoma and the 17th in the United States.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/norman-becomes-oklahomas-first-fair-trade-town/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Nothin’ But Non-Profit: EARC thrift stores providing community and independence for almost half a century</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/nothin-but-non-profit-earc-thrift-stores-providing-community-and-independence-for-almost-half-a-century/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/nothin-but-non-profit-earc-thrift-stores-providing-community-and-independence-for-almost-half-a-century/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 14:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2142</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Courtney Gilman. I first learned about Employment and Residential Centers (EARC), an Edmond-based non-profit that works with people with developmental disabilities, from a good friend and former employee.  EARC combines two of my greatest interests: helping people in need and second-hand consumption.  The idea has been working for them for more than 40 years. I spoke with Kim Pittman, who manages the organization's two Edmond thrift stores.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/05/nothin-but-non-profit-earc-thrift-stores-providing-community-and-independence-for-almost-half-a-century/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Oklahoma school children, faith groups to present pennies for peace to Greg Mortenson</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/04/oklahoma-school-children-faith-groups-to-present-pennies-for-peace-to-greg-mortenson/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/04/oklahoma-school-children-faith-groups-to-present-pennies-for-peace-to-greg-mortenson/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2070</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Brenda Wheelock

More than 30 schools, faith groups and other organizations from across the state will participate in a “Pennies for Peace-Oklahoma” presentation to renowned author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson when he visits the University of Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 21.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/04/oklahoma-school-children-faith-groups-to-present-pennies-for-peace-to-greg-mortenson/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Nothin’ But Non-Profit: Touchstone Youth Project helps lift disadvantaged youth off the ground</title>
		<link>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/03/nothin%e2%80%99-but-non-profit-touchstone-youth-project-helps-lift-disadvantaged-youth-off-the-ground/</link>
		<comments>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/03/nothin%e2%80%99-but-non-profit-touchstone-youth-project-helps-lift-disadvantaged-youth-off-the-ground/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The Community]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.voicesofok.org/?p=2015</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Courtney Gilman

Touchstone Youth Project, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2002 to serve disadvantaged Oklahoma youth through adventure-based education, mentoring, and life-skills cultivation. Courtney Gilman, Touchstone Program Manager, interviewed the organization’s co-founder, Nicole Hunzicker.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.voicesofok.org/2010/03/nothin%e2%80%99-but-non-profit-touchstone-youth-project-helps-lift-disadvantaged-youth-off-the-ground/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

