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ABLE is a volunteer group in Norman, Oklahoma, supporting local nonprofits.

ABLE is a volunteer organization based in Norman, Oklahoma, dedicated to strengthening the community through service. The group focuses on connecting volunteers with critical needs across Cleveland County, including Cleveland, Noble, and Moore areas. Key partners include ABLE, which teaches job and social skills to adults with developmental disabilities, and Aging Services, which supports seniors with meals, yard work, and fundraising. Other major agencies served include Among Friends, providing social and cognitive health programs for adults with additional needs; Bethesda, offering therapeutic services for childhood abuse survivors; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, which mentors at-risk children; Bridges, which provides housing and job training for teenagers; Center for Children and Families, Inc., which mentors youth and supports families; Crossroads Youth & Family Services, which assists shelter residents and Head Start teachers; and Food and Shelter, which serves unhoused neighbors with meals, showers, and a grocery store. Volunteers must generally be over 18, pass background checks, and adhere to specific restrictions depending on the agency, such as food handler certificates or drug testing. The group encourages businesses to provide paid time off for employees to participate in events like Day of Caring and ongoing service projects.

Location & Schedule

Frequency
Year-round (varies by project)

The community

Level
All levels
Age range
18+
Language
English

Joining

Participation fee
Free
Membership
Must be over 18 with no criminal background; contact Jan Malone for arrangements
Founded
1987
History
ABLE teaches adults with developmental disabilities job skills and social skills for workplace success and provides a safe home environment for independence, with volunteers assisting in various tasks.
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