Community And Residents Encourage Service

In 2011 Owasso CARES was created to bring residents, volunteers, businesses, faith-based groups, schools, organizations, and city staff together in a private-public partnership to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and community. This volunteer program is coordinated by Owasso’s Neighborhood Coordinator and led by a team of neighborhood and community leaders.

The Owasso CARES leadership team coordinates a Day of Service to beautify streets, neighborhoods, and assist residents. JOIN our efforts by volunteering.

 2024 Day of Service To Be Announced in January

Owasso CARES Photo Gallery

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The OSNI-Owasso CARES Spring Day of Service is held in conjunction with The Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest annual cleanup, beautification and community improvement program. Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, encourages and supports local volunteer efforts. 

OSNI is an Affiliate of Keep Oklahoma Beautiful.

 Awards

2023

• Finalist-Government Programs Municipality Population <40,000 Award
• KOB Affiliate of The Year
• Affiliate Champion - Jeff Cannon (Owasso CARES Leader)
• Affiliate Champion - Kevin Norwood (Owasso CARES Leader)

2022

• Youth Achievement Award with Girl Scout Troop 661 for Keep Owasso Clean 
• Affiliate Champion - Mac Borgna (Owasso CARES Leader)

2021

• Government Programs Municipality Award

2019 

• Government Program Municipality Population <40,000 Award
• 1st Place Winner of Communities Primed for Change (Fresh Paint)
• Volunteer Community Group Award - Urban Soul of Xtreme Youth Ministries
• Affiliate Champion - Ross Farabough (Owasso CARES Leader)
• Finalist in the Best of the Best of Environmental Best

2018 

• Finalist - Government Programs-Municipality 
• Affiliate Champion - Ony Russell (Owasso CARES Leader)

2017 

•  Government Programs Municipality Population <40,000 Award
•  Finalist - Best of the Best
•  Affiliate Champion - Patricia Hardy (Owasso CARES Leader)

2016

• Finalist - Government Program-Green Cleanup
• Volunteer Community Group Award - Urban Soul of Xtreme Youth Ministries
• Affiliate Champion - Chris Coager (Owasso CARES Leader)

2015 

• Owasso Chamber of Commerce Community Spirit Award
• KOB Affiliate of the Year
• ODOT GAC Best Overall Trash Off Effort Award
• Finalist – Government Program 
• Finalist –  Youth Initiative – Middle School Award with Girl Scout Troop 661 for Keep Owasso Clean
• Affiliate Champion - Tim Raines (Owasso CARES Leader)
• Finalist - Best of the Best

2014 

• Devon GAC Achievement Award
• Team Builders Award

2013 

•  OG&E GAC Innovation Award

2012 

• Government Program Municipality  Award

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Public Service Announcement featuring OSNI-Owasso CARES