Proudly Serve

Gabrielle Gore sits down with Pam and Jaidan from the Miss OCU board to talk about the heart of the Miss America Organization - its volunteers. From organizing pageants to mentoring titleholders, they share what keeps them coming back year after year. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, thoughts on how social media is changing service, and what it really means to be part of the sisterhood.

Miss Oklahoma Week is June 1–7—come cheer with us!

This week on Proudly Serve, Gabrielle sits down with Claire Grace, longtime event volunteer for Miss Amazing Oklahoma, an empowerment event for girls and women with disabilities. Claire shares her journey from helping her sister compete to becoming a four-time emcee — and how Miss Amazing challenges stereotypes by celebrating strength, talent, and confidence.

Listen in as they discuss how the event works, how it empowers participants both on and off stage, and how you can jump right in to volunteer, donate, or support the mission all year long. Claire also reflects on some of her favorite moments and gives advice for anyone looking to start their volunteer journey with kindness and courage.

Ready to get involved? Visit missamazing.org/chapters/OK or follow Miss Amazing Oklahoma on Facebook to stay updated on opportunities!

This week on Proudly Serve, Gabrielle welcomes Evan and Aybreon from the BeHeard Movement, a Tulsa-based nonprofit working to restore dignity and build connection by offering mobile shower and laundry services to people experiencing homelessness. Learn how BeHeard began, what the team offers today, and how listeners can support their mission as the organization prepares to expand into OKC.

Ready to get involved? Visit bhm.guide to explore volunteer opportunities or learn more at beheardmovement.org.

Follow along and be inspired by service that meets people where they are.

Gabrielle joins this week's guest Delaney Walker, Miss Eastern Oklahoma County 2025, to chat about the importance of heart health and early screenings from the perspective of Delaney's platform, "Strong Heart, Strong Woman." Learn how you can get involved by following @delaneywalker on Instagram!

Join Gabrielle and Gamma Phi Beta’s Philanthropy Chair, Abby Hammer, to discuss the sorority’s partnership with Girls on the Run! If you’re in the Oklahoma City metro, you can support the cause February 3-7th at the events below:

2/3 Monday: Boomtown Creamery Giveback

2/4 Tuesday: Celebrating Strong Women

2/5 Wednesday: Ted’s Cantina Giveback & Pure Barre Nichols Hills Giveback

2/6 Thursday: GOTR Guest Speaker and Nothing Bundt Cakes

2/7 Friday: La Birria Superb Taco Truck Giveback and Pancake Palooza

To learn more about Girls on the Run, visit www.gotrcentralok.org/coach

Join Gabrielle as she sits down with Miss Oklahoma 2021, Ashleigh Robinson. Together they discuss lifelong volunteerism and the different capacities in which you can be an active servant leader.

Join Gabrielle and Alyssa as they discuss We Dine OK, an initiative to educate Oklahoma students about the importance of not dining alone. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/share/CPxXfgAH9N99u4Ew/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Join Gabrielle and Miss Oklahoma City University’s Teen, Paislee Collins, as we chat about ways to support individuals in the homeless community.

Join Gabrielle as she sits down to talk about the importance of volunteerism during the holidays through Christmas Honors.

Join Gabrielle as she sits down to discuss Workplace Volunteerism! Today’s special guests include Shea Foldvary, President and CEO of United Way of Fort Smith Area & Kelli Hayward Walsh, Manager of Community Outreach & Engagement for OG&E of Oklahoma City.

Check out OG&E’s amazing scholarship opportunities at OGE.com/education