Tag: One Fund Drive

Inspire Inc accepting Donations through the Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is underway, and one of the local organizations participating in it this year is Inspire Inc in Ada. Hillary Randash of Inspire Inc tells us more about their organization, and the work they do.  Randash explains how funds raised during the One Fund Drive would be used.  Randash says…
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January 9, 2026 0

Landmark Tornado Safe Room Project a part of the Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is now underway, and community projects have been added to this year’s donation slip. One of the projects featured on this year’s One Fund Drive is the Landmark Tornado Safe Room Project, which project representative Lucas Spaeth tells us more about.  Spaeth also tells us why he thinks a…
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January 7, 2026 0

Norman County One Fund Drive now underway 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is now underway, and dozens of organizations across the county are participating. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says they are excited to kick off another One Fund Drive after last year’s success, and she explains the many ways you could make a donation.  Bennefeld explains what kind of organizations…
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December 23, 2025 0

Record numbers for Norman County One Fund Drive 

Last month, R&J News told you about the Norman County One Fund Drive raising over $39,000 for non profits across Norman County, with help from Gary Cares. However, since then a lot has changed. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more.  Bennefeld also took time to thank everyone who made the One Fund Drive…
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May 7, 2025 0

Norman County One Fund Drive raises over $39,000 

Gary Cares wrapped up their annual One Fund Drive earlier this month, and it was a massive success. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says it was a record breaking year in terms of total money raised.  This year was the first year that Gary Cares included Norman County fire departments, rescue squads, and community clubs…
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March 24, 2025 0

Last Chance to Donate to Norman County One Fund Drive 

This week is the final week to donate to the Norman County One Fund Drive being held by Gary Cares. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares tells us more about the One Fund Drive and who it supports.  If you would like to make a donation to a local non-profit Bennefeld explains the best way to…
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February 26, 2025 0

One Fund Drive Beginning

In the next few days, you’ll be getting a slip in your mailbox for the annual Gary Cares Norman County One Fund Drive.  It’s a way you can donate to local organizations and first responders. Wendy Bennefeld, the president of Gary Cares, tells us about last year’s fund drive. Among groups you can donate to…
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November 27, 2023 0