Phillips Murrah's Paying It Forward amplifies the message of one non-profit organization each month, all year long.
In Dec. 2020, Phillips Murrah partnered with Oklahoma NPR radio station KGOU to sponsor broadcast announcements each month that shine a light on a selected non-profit organization. Our aim is to amplify each beneficiary organizations’ needs and goals, and to help increase awareness, drive volunteer quality and quantity, assist in fundraising support, and improve capacity to deliver service to the community.
Our Paying it Forward beneficiary in April 2025 is AutismOklahoma. #PIFOKC
AutismOklahoma
April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re excited to highlight AutismOklahoma as our Paying it Forward beneficiary. AutismOklahoma focuses on creating meaningful connections and opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum to build community and live joyful, purpose-driven lives.
At the heart of their efforts is the AutismOklahoma Walk: A Fundraiser to Connect the Spectrum, an event held in Oklahoma City and Tulsa that brings people together to connect with services, meet other families, and celebrate the autism journey in all its forms. Every dollar raised stays right here in Oklahoma and directly supports the programs that help families thrive.
Their mission is simple but powerful: to invest together to grow, learn, and support families across Oklahoma affected by autism.
They support children, teens, adults, and families through:
- Safe and supportive connection opportunities
- Unique, interest-based experiences
- Community partnerships that celebrate differences
- Raising funds to keep programs free—or nearly free—for everyone involved
With 1 in 36 children now diagnosed with autism, the demand for these types of resources continues to grow. That’s why the work AutismOklahoma is doing is so important—and why events like the Walk have such a significant impact.
Founded by local parents who aimed to improve the quality of life for their loved ones with autism, AutismOklahoma is not part of a national organization. It’s a grassroots, community-rooted effort that relies heavily on private donations to sustain its initiatives. Today, their programs reach over 4,500 participants and families each year, with nearly all services being free or low-cost.
Whether you participate in the Walk in person or support it from wherever you are, you’re helping Oklahomans with autism explore their interests, build friendships, and lead more connected, fulfilling lives.
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Previous Beneficiaries
March 2025: Twin Cedars
February 2025: Ralph Ellison Foundation
January 2025: The Dragonfly Home
December 2024: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
November 2024: OILS
October 2024: Palomar
September 2024: Tenaciously Teal
August 2024: Sunbeam Family Services
July 2024: Wings: Special Needs Community
June 2024: Oklahoma Pride Alliance
May 2024: Mental Health Association Oklahoma
April 2024: CASA of Oklahoma County, Inc.
March 2024: Dale Rogers Training Center, Inc.
February 2024: Northeast OKC Renaissance Inc.
January 2024: The Dragonfly Home
December 2023: Palomar, Oklahoma City’s Justice Center
November 2023: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
October 2023: YWCA Oklahoma City
September 2023: ReMerge Oklahoma
August 2023: CREW-OKC
July 2023: Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled
June 2023: Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter
May 2023: Sunbeam Family Services
April 2023: Make-A-Wish Oklahoma
March 2023: Focus on Home
February 2023: Open Design Collective
January 2023: Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City
December 2022: City Rescue Mission
November 2022: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
October 2022: Palomar, Oklahoma City’s Justice Center
September 2022: Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program
August 2022: Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation
July 2022: Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma
June 2022: Pivot Oklahoma – A Turning Point for Youth
May 2022: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
April 2022: The Nature Conservancy Oklahoma
March 2022: Suited For Success
February 2022: Children’s Hospital Foundation
January 2022: Positive Tomorrows
December 2021: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
November 2021: Infant Crisis Services
October 2021: Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc.
September 2021: OKC Beautiful
August 2021: Bethesda, Inc.
July 2021: Oklahoma Humane Society
June 2021: Arts Council Oklahoma City
May 2021: Partners in Public Health
April 2021: CASA of Oklahoma County
March 2021: The Homeless Alliance
February 2021: Mental Health Association Oklahoma
January 2021: Positive Tomorrows
December 2020: Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma