Local Missions
St. Luke’s is committed to be the hands and feet of Christ in our local community.
We offer a variety of opportunities to serve.
School Supply Drive
Make a difference in a student’s life by filling a backpack! Be a part of St. Luke’s “Back to School Supplies Drive” by picking up an empty backpack and filling it with the requested items. Backpacks are available at the Downtown and Edmond Campuses – grab as many as you’d like! Simply purchase the items on the list and return the filled bags by July 26. Backpacks will be given to OKC Public Schools, Edmond Public Schools, and El Sistema.
Prefer to donate instead? A $25 gift covers one backpack, and we’ll handle the rest! Just text “SLM School” to 73256, and we’ll fill the backpacks for you.
2026 School Supply List
2 folders with pockets and brads
1 single-subject spiral notebook
1 composition notebook
1 package of wide-ruled notebook paper
1 package of #2 pencils
1 package of blue or black pens
2 highlighters
2 pink erasers
1 box of colored pencils (12-count)
1 box of crayons (24-count)
1 box of Crayola markers (10-count)
1 pair of scissors
2 glue sticks
St. Luke's Hope Bus
Thanks to a generous gift, the Hope Bus will be an important part of a new ministry at St. Luke’s. The Hope Bus will used to support those impacted by natural disasters in our community. We will be able to take the bus and a team of volunteers to impacted areas and serve food to families and individuals as well as support those public servants and volunteers that provide aid. If you are interested in being a part of this new ministry, sign up to volunteer and you’ll be kept up to date on future opportunities.
Reading Buddies OKC
St. Luke’s partners with a number of schools in the Oklahoma City metro area to help students and teachers. One of the ways we partner is through Reading Buddies. We have sponsored programs at Coolidge Elementary in Oklahoma City and El Sistema Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. If you are unable to volunteer at one of these locations, you can volunteer with the Oklahoma School Foundation to volunteer closer to your home.
Coolidge Elementary School Reading Buddies
Will Rogers Wildcat Buddies
Arts @ St. Luke's
We’re thrilled that you’re interested in joining our vibrant community of theater enthusiasts. Volunteering at Poteet Theatre is a fantastic way to support the arts, meet new people, and make a meaningful impact. Plus, as a token of our appreciation, volunteers receive complimentary tickets to the productions they assist with!
Why Volunteer?
- Be part of the magic of live theater.
- Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of theater production.
- Enjoy complimentary tickets to shows you help with.
- Make lasting connections with fellow theater lovers.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We have a variety of roles to suit your interests and skills. Whether you’re a seasoned theater professional or new to the stage, there’s a place for you at Poteet Theatre! Here are the areas where you can get involved:
El Sistema Oklahoma
El Sistema Oklahoma is an after-school program serving over 200 underserved public school children in the heart of Oklahoma City by engaging children within an ensemble-based music program so they can share the joy of music making and grow as responsible citizens. Learn more about the program on the El Sistema website.
El Sistema Oklahoma needs volunteers every day, Monday through Friday between the hours of 2 – 6 p.m. Volunteers set their own, flexible schedules. Come every day or only one day a week. Come for the entire time or only an hour. Every bit of time spent volunteering with us is valuable to our children. We do find that our most successful volunteers serve on a regular schedule, as this helps you learn our program and develop relationships with the children, faculty and other volunteers.
Volunteer with St. Luke's Partners
Neighborhood Services Organization
NSO serves the at-risk and homeless of the OKC community. They provide housing solutions, teach daily living skills, provide a free dental clinic and WIC clinic to those in need. You can volunteer as a group to be an apartment sponsor for a new family, put together hygiene kits for the homeless, create welcome baskets for those in transitional housing.
Rebuilding Together
Participate in our annual Rebuilding Day program each spring and help repair and restore a neighbor’s home. Rebuilding Together is focused on repairing homes, revitalizing communities and creating a safer space for needy homeowners in our community.
Sisu Youth Services
Sisu Youth Services provides shelter and care for homeless youth. We help them by being a part of their weekly mealtime. Volunteers help by preparing or proving a weekly meal. This is a great project for a class or family to serve together to help others.
Local Schools
Volunteer to help students with reading or provide mentoring and support to elementary aged children. Volunteers work with students in person and online to help them improve their skills. Additionally, volunteers support the students and teachers with school supply drives, teacher appreciation events and other activities throughout the year.
Skyline Urban Ministries
Skyline is on a mission to serve those living in the shadows of our community bridging the gaps in their resources with kindness and respect. They provide a low-cost eye clinic, a food resource center, an urban garden, wellness program and a style shop. All these programs have a need for regular volunteers to assist clients. Most of the volunteer opportunities are Monday-Friday and then third Saturday each month.
Support Afghan Families
Over 1,800 people from Afghanistan have been relocated to Oklahoma, most are families, and about 1,000 residing in Oklahoma City. They receive a modest setup for their home, but there a tangible ways that we can assist them. You can help by sponsoring a family by helping with basic home furnishings and help them in learning about our culture and community and becoming a much-needed friend and supporter here in Oklahoma City.
