Keri Spencer and her daughter first founded RISE in 2015. What started as a church ministry has since helped young girls restore their lives and re-introduce them as thriving survivors in their community. RISE officially opened its doors  in February of 2018 aiming to provide young girls from the ages of 12-18,  a safe haven while equipping them with the tools and skills as resilient members of society.  Rebuilding each young girl’s life and providing them with opportunities for a bright future is at the cornerstone of the organization. The non-profit provides both group and individual training. “We at RISE...

Real Producers, an organization that promotes small businesses and accomplished realtors will  feature SampleOK. Through its website, the organization publishes an online version of its custom magazine which is delivered to the top producers in the state. As the month of March is internationally recognized as Women’s Month, it was of great privilege for the SampleOK team to have its President, Rhonda Thomas interviewed.

We at Sample Oklahoma stand with the people and families affected by the current crisis in Ukraine. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected during these difficult times.  If you would like to do your part to help Ukraine, you may send donations via the  International Rescue Committee (IRC) or UNICEF. Both organizations have launched an emergency appeal drive. The IRC helps to support displaced families with critical aid, while UNICEF’s efforts center on helping children in Ukraine. At present, there are 7.5Million children affected by the current conflict.  Visit www.rescue.org for steps on how to donate...

Florence Restaurant makes history as the first Oklahoma restaurant to receive the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award. Florence Restaurant is no stranger to Oklahomans, operating for more than 70 years the restaurant has been serving soul food since 1952 “People always say that it reminds them of home. It reminds them of their grandmother’s food because every single thing we make is fresh just like my grandparents made on the farm,” Victoria Kemp, co-owner has said upon being interviewed and informed that for 2022, Florence Restaurant is one of six restaurants chosen by the prestigious James Beard Foundation for excellence...

Subscription box service aims to promote Oklahoma businesses, products OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – There’s a new fun way to support and learn about local small businesses – most of whom desperately need help during this ongoing pandemic and it all revolves around a monthly surprise in the mail. Those at Sample Oklahoma hope their newly-launched subscription box will surprise everyone with the products sold by local business owners. “And give people the opportunity to try their products that may have never seen their products before and it gives us an opportunity to market and promote their small business,” said Libby...

HARRAH, Okla. –  It’s an out of the box idea, in a box. “The neatest thing about Sample Oklahoma is it branches small business owners with nonprofits at the same time,” said Libby Ross, Sample Oklahoma marketing consultant. Sample Oklahoma is a monthly subscription box that contains local products. Each box has more than $50 worth of everything from coffee to candles to self-care products. Net proceeds from each one goes to a different nonprofit each month. “Branching the two together is really innovative. It kind of becomes a network for Oklahoma,” said Ross. The current box beneficiary is The Single...

Subscription boxes boost Oklahoma businesses while helping local charities 1 in 5 children live in poverty, that’s a reality right here in the united states and shoes are one of the most visible signs of poverty. The simple gift of new shoes can be a new lease on life for a child in need. One group of Oklahoma businesses coming together to help keep kids in the game, and it’s this week’s the good stuff Remember as a kid that first goal you scored, or hit you got, running around the bases and how good it felt? How much fun...