[Enid, OK] – Park Avenue Thrift is proud to announce the recipients of their 2025 Spring community grants as well as surpassing $5 million dollars given to local nonprofits and schools since 2007.
Park Avenue Thrift has awarded a total of $216,167.78 across 21 nonprofit organizations and schools in Enid, OK this spring. The 2024 spring grant recipients are 4RKids Foundation, A Fling at the Springs Foundation, Bennie’s Barn, Chautauqua Council of Enid, Emerson Middle School, Enid Arts Council, Enid Public Schools, Enid Street Outreach Services, Enid Symphony Orchestra, Garfield County Child Advocacy Council, Gaslight Theatre, Lady Liberty A-26 Squadron, Leonardo’s Children’s Museum, Lincoln Academy, Longfellow Middle School, Main Street Enid, Public Library of Enid, Taft Elementary, Waller Middle School, Youth and Family Services, and YWCA Enid.
In addition to these grants, Park Avenue Thrift has sponsored several community events and projects so far this year, including Care Campus Child Abuse Prevention, Atelier Singer Songwriter Night, Gaslight Theatre Kids Camp, CDSA Be Fit Kids, and Keep Enid Beautiful. The organization has also funded 24 different classroom projects through DonorsChoose, totaling $8,290.56.
“This spring grant cycle marks a significant moment for Park Avenue Thrift, as it brings our total giving to $5 million since 2007,” said Stela Jantzen, Executive Director of Park Avenue Thrift. “We’re so grateful to be part of a community that believes in making a difference. Every donation, every purchase, and every effort has helped us reach this milestone, supporting projects and programs that enrich lives and strengthen our community. We have our community to thank for making this possible.”
To celebrate this milestone, Park Avenue Thrift is planning a series of Milestone Celebration events in partnership with five community organizations, thanking the Enid community with special gatherings from June through October.
Park Avenue Thrift remains committed to its mission of giving back to organizations that are working every day to make Enid a great place to live. Thanks to the continued support of its customers, donors, and partners, Park Avenue Thrift can fund the important work of these nonprofits and schools, empowering them to create lasting change in the community.
For more information about Park Avenue Thrift, its donation program, and community giving, please visit their website at www.parkavenuethrift.org or follow them on the official Facebook or Instagram page for Park Avenue Thrift at www.facebook.com/ParkAvenueThriftEnid or www.instagram.com/ParkAvenueThriftEnid.
About Park Avenue Thrift
Park Avenue Thrift is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to strengthen the Enid community and serve others by collecting donations and giving the proceeds to Enid nonprofits that invest in quality-of-life initiatives.
