Invest in a Student's Future
When you support the O.D. Dempsey Jr. Memorial Foundation, you are doing more than making a donation—you are making an educational investment that changes the trajectory of lives. Your generosity ensures that deserving students from OKCPS can pursue their college dreams, continuing the legacy of equity and opportunity championed by Reverend Oberia "Wayne" Dempsey, Jr.
Make a secure, one-time gift today.
Your donation goes directly toward funding scholarships and operational costs, immediately impacting the lives of our current scholars.
Why give?
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Your donation ensures that Wayne's lifelong fight for educational equality continues. You are personally helping to fulfill his belief that every student in OKC deserves a chance to achieve their potential, just as he advocated for them throughout his life.
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For many of our scholars, financial need is the single biggest obstacle to college enrollment. By contributing, you help cover tuition, books, and fees, directly alleviating the financial stress that keeps talented youth from pursuing their destiny.
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We invest exclusively in graduates of Oklahoma City Public Schools, meaning your funds directly support the future workforce and civic leaders of your own community. You are helping to cultivate local talent and strengthen the foundation of OKC.
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Our scholarships do more than provide money; they give students confidence and encouragement. Knowing that their community believes in them empowers scholars to focus entirely on their education, excel academically, and become successful agents of change.
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Wayne believed in providing the tools for advancement. Your gift helps us fund vital resources—from laptops and required texts to academic counseling—ensuring our students have every resource necessary to succeed in a college environment.
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We are committed to full transparency, ensuring that the vast majority of your donation goes directly into student aid and programming. You will receive exclusive updates showing the tangible difference your support makes in the lives of our scholars.
Friends of Wayne
(Recurring Monthly Gift)
Join our circle of dedicated monthly donors. Recurring gifts provide the sustainable, reliable funding stream necessary for us to plan ahead and increase the number of scholarships we can award each year.