Edmond Life and Leisure - April 24, 2025

Jacque Cantrel, Dottie Cather, and Jacci Gantz, Gamma Zeta volunteers, show some of the beautiful clothing at U R Special’s clothing distribution

ESA helps Edmond nonprofit group provide clothing for at risk children

U R Special is an Edmond nonprofit that helps hundreds of Edmond children increase self-esteem, healthy habits, and creates positive relationships for needy and at-risk children during their 3 times a year clothing distributions. With the help of more than 130 local volunteers like Cather, U R Special distributed brand new clothing to 372 children during their Easter distribution.

U R Special was founded in 1993 and has grown from serving 140 children a year to about 400 children per distribution now. The nonprofit serves

children ages 3 - 9 who live in Edmond or go to Edmond Public Schools. Children must be present with parents or guardians, and a utility bill or current report card is required at each distribution.

Representatives from U R Special said their success is measured by the smiles on the faces of the children they serve. Distribution is an exciting time and the joy of the children is contagious.

If you would like to volunteer with ESA or help U R Special, contact Jacci Gantz at 405-922-5954.