2016 Annual Report An affiliate of the
Ensuring Brighter Tomorrows for the Youth of Today On the map, Tipton looks like any ordinary small town in southwestern Oklahoma. But the town, located 50 miles southwest of Lawton, isn’t ordinary by any means. It has been home to a community that houses orphaned children, better known as the Tipton Children’s Home, for 93 years. The Tipton Children's Home was first established in 1921 in Canadian, Texas, by a couple who opened their home to four children bereaved from the recent loss of their mother. In 1923, the home had grown to more than 20 children and the residence was forced to relocate to the western plains of Oklahoma. Today, the Tipton Children’s Home remains a cornerstone of the community. Children at the home are cared for by loving houseparents who make sure they attend school and church and provide the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities such as school sports, 4-H and the on-campus FFA program. Above all, the children are taught the importance of giving back to the community by volunteering for helpful tasks such as running errands for the elderly or mowing lawns. Longtime director Joe Waugh recognized the need to establish financial stability and long-term support for children at the home. In April 2015, he and the board established the Tipton Children’s Home endowment fund at the Lawton Community Foundation. “We are always looking for a way to expand our services and reach more people in need in our community,” said Joe. “Donations made to our endowment will secure generous support for the children at this home for generations to come. This home has been around for many years, and the establishment of an endowment is the exact type of mirrored longevity we were looking for.” Since establishing their endowment fund at the community foundation, the Tipton Children’s Home has received a significant influx of donations from various donors. “We are working hard to share with our supporters the many ways that the Lawton Community Foundation can help with donations,” said Waugh. “They take care of the administrative work and help simplify things. The endowment is not only support for the Tipton Children’s Home, but it's also giving made easy.” INSIDE Inspiring Hope Throughout Our Community Achieving Your Charitable Goals Charitable Organization Endowments
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Scholarship and Award Endowments Scholarships Awarded to 14 Lawton Area Scholars Community Grants
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