Helping community members celebrate special occassions

10/9/2022 (Permalink)

Here to help, one smile at a time

The past two years have been tough.

COVID forced us to cancel family gatherings, birthday parties, graduations, and holiday events.

And with the current economic difficulties, those celebratory events have been scaled back, or lack the most important part of the celebration - a simple cake.

Your SERVPRO of Lawton team has partnered with Meeting with a Purpose, a local organization dedicated to helping smaller non-profits serve the community.

Together, we've provided birthday cake kits for distribution through our local Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministries. 

These simple kits include a cake mix, frosting, candles, decorations, and even a card to help families celebrate those special days.

It's a small gesture designed to put a smile on someone's face, and it's just another way your SERVPRO of Lawton team is here to help.

Supporting Comanche County Pet Resources

10/8/2022 (Permalink)

Together with our community partners, we're here to help

Fire, water and storm damage can be devastating for your family.

It's also devastating for the family pet, who may be displaced or placed into a shelter.

The SERVPRO of Lawton team has partnered with Comanche County Pet Resource Center to help raise awareness and financing for pet owners who need help keeping their furbabies safe and healthy.

The Comanche County Pet Resource Foundation has the primary mission of keeping pets at home and out of shelters. They help provide low-cost veterinary care, medications and food to those in need.

But they can't do it alone. It will take community involvement, city support and working in partnerships with existing animal welfare organizations, rescue groups and our community partners. 

Partners such as the team at SERVPRO of Lawton.

We're here in your community, and here to help.

Supporting Coats for Kids

10/7/2022 (Permalink)

Here in your community, and here to help

Cold weather is coming. And with it, the knowledge that the most vulnerable population in our community will suffer due to the lack of winter clothing.

SERVPRO of Lawton is proud to continue our support of the Coats for Kids - Lawton campaign.

This United Way campaign provides coats, hats and gloves for children in our community.

With the help of our partners at Real Estate Experts, we're raising awareness and funding for over 1300 coats for children at two of our local schools.

Our SERVPRO of Lawton team pitched in with cash donations, and are helping share this program information throughout the community.

Why? Because we live here. We're raising our families here. And when it comes to helping our community, we're truly here to help.

Helping our neighbors, and helping our communities. That's the SERVPRO of Lawton commitment. 

It's never too early to donate Coats for Kids

9/9/2022 (Permalink)

Helping those in need in our communities

It may still be hot outside, but local residents know cold weather is on the way. And while Texoma typically doesn't see frigid winter temperatures, it can get bitterly cold quickly.

And when it does, many families are not prepared. That's why we support Coats for Kids - Lawton.

Coats for Kids is a non-profit organization founded by Real Estate Experts that provides coats, hats and gloves for children in need.

Remember the February 2021 Arctic Freeze? Coats for Kids - Lawton was prepared and donated items to over 630 children.

Dee Henry, Marketing Representative for SERVPRO of Lawton, presented Darlene Anderson of Real Estate Experts with a check to help purchase warm weather gear for children in need.

This is the 17th year for this event, and the team at SERVPRO of Lawton is proud to once again support a local event that supports our communities.

Enjoying the return of community events

9/8/2022 (Permalink)

The Hotter'n Hell Hundred rides again

Doesn't everyone wake up before sunrise to participate in community events?

Maybe not. But our SERVPRO Marketing Representative Denise Henry does.

While many of you may still be snuggled cozily in bed, or working the late shift, I was up before dawn to ensure our team was ready to represent our brand.

With coffee in hand (and another pot brewing), I geared up to move vehicles into place and to await thousands of other early risers at the recent Hotter 'N Hell Hundred.

This huge event was live once again, after a smaller event last year. And like so many newly returned events, the crowd was large and excited to be able to participate.

2021 was still extremely difficult on our communities. But like so many others, we are bringing back activities and events, and showing we are here to stay.

Much like SERVPRO is here to help. Help with restoring damage from fire, water and smoke. And here to help restore our community events.

Supporting our communities

9/7/2022 (Permalink)

The legacy of the Hotter'n Hell Hundred continues

What is the Hotter 'N Hell Hundred?

It's the largest single-day 100-mile-bicycle ride in the country – possibly the world. 

It's scheduled in August each year, which means temperatures are typically above 100 degrees.

100 miles. 100 degrees. The name says it all!

2022 marked the 41st Anniversary of this local event, which brought in around 12,000 riders. That was a boom to our economy, as last years event was smaller due to the prior year's cancellation due to COVID.

The crowds were wonderfully intense, the participants were excited to be here, and the temperatures were just a bit below the 100 degree mark.

A perfect weekend for all the HHH activities, which included family races, trail riding and festival-like events.

And our team was excited to take it all in and share in the experience.

Volunteering in our communities

8/1/2022 (Permalink)

Here to help our communities in times of need

We're your friends and neighbors. And we're here to help in times of disaster, and also here to support our communities every day.

SERVPRO of Lawton Marketing Representative Denise Henry is very active in our Southwest Oklahoma communities. She works with many non-profit and community outreach programs to help those in need.

Times have been hard on area residents, and together with other community members she has helped raise funds for baby formula, diapers, meals for the homeless, supplies for pet rescues, emergency kits for survivors of human trafficking, and school supplies for children in need.

Denise also manages our First Responder Program throughout the Southwest Oklahoma area, which provides emergency resources for disaster victims.

At SERVPRO of Lawton, our team is here to help support our communities each and every day.

Celebrating donuts and First Responders

10/11/2021 (Permalink)

Sharing fresh made treats with First Responders puts a sweet smile on everyone's face

Helping you community doesn't always mean doing big things.

Golf tournaments are great, for those of our team who golfs. 

Our local Chamber of Commerce events are always fun, and help support our local businesses.

But some mornings it's the little things that count. Like supporting a new local food truck in our community.

Jimmy's Bag of Donuts serves up made to order mini donuts. With a variety of toppings to please everyone, these little gems are the talk of the town.

Marketing Representative Denise Henry stopped by one morning to pick up these treats for some area First Responders.

We know it's time for our First Responder Bowl nominations, and what better way to remind our local heroes we need their nominations than freshly made bag of donuts?

Take time to celebrate all the little gems in your community, and share the smiles!

Proudly serving our communities

10/10/2021 (Permalink)

Together we are Lawton strong and #lawtonproud

Let's face it: this past year has been a rough one for all of us as individuals, as well as our communities.

Most (if not all) public events were cancelled. Non-profit organizations struggled to assist those in need as their funding opportunities were closed down.

And just as we all looked forward to returning to normal, new variants of COVID-19 appear and once again put a damper on activities.

Despite the difficulties, SERVPRO of Lawton marketing director Denise Henry, together with Annette Wiseman of WellFast Urgent Care and all Chamber Red Coat Ambassadors have worked to reaffirm our commitment to local businesses.

We're once again involved in helping our communities grow, and supporting area non-profit organizations achieve their fundraising goals.

Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are #lawtonproud.

Creating community partnerships for our First Responders

10/9/2021 (Permalink)

Water donated by SERVPRO of Lawton and Sparkletts benefits area fire fighters.

SERVPRO of Lawton has partnered with local businesses to support our area First Responders.

We are providing emergency kits to our First Responders so that they can distribute them to residents in need.

Oftentimes, when fire destroys a home, the family is left with nothing except the clothes on their backs. These kits offer them a lifeline, knowing their basic needs are provided for until help arrives.

These kits include shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, a comb, tylenol and advil, protein bar, notepads and pens, coloring books and crayons, stuffed animals, bandaids and more.

Sparkletts Water also joined us in delivering a palette of bottled water to Comanche Country Emergency Management for distribution to area fire fighters!

SERVPRO of Lawton would like to thank:

CASA of Southwest Oklahoma

Comanche County Memorial Hospital

Farmers Insurance Angela Schertle

Good Vibes Nutrition Center

97.9 JAMZ

Sparkletts Water

WellFast Urgent Care

for their help in providing the emergency kits to our First Responders!

Restoring our communities

9/8/2021 (Permalink)

Here to help our communities

Doesn't everyone wake up before sunrise to participate in community events?

Maybe not. But our SERVPRO Marketing Representative Denise Henry does.

While many of you may still be snuggled cozily in bed, or working the late shift, I was up before dawn to ensure our team was ready to represent our brand.

With coffee in hand (and another pot brewing), I geared up to move vehicles into place and to await thousands of other early risers at the recent Hotter 'N Hell Hundred.

This huge event was live once again, after a hiatus last year. And like so many newly returned events, the crowd was large and excited to be able to participate.

2020 was extremely difficult on our communities. But like so many others, we are bringing back activities and events, and showing we are here to stay.

Much like SERVPRO is here to help. Help with restoring damage from fire, water and smoke. And here to help restore our community events.

Supporting Coats for Kids

9/6/2021 (Permalink)

Helping provide coats for kids

While Texoma typically doesn't see frigid winter temperatures, it can get bitterly cold quickly.

And when it does, many families are not prepared. That's why we support Coats for Kids - Lawton.

Coats for Kids is a non-profit organization founded by Real Estate Experts that provides coats, hats and gloves for children in need.

Remember the February 2021 Arctic Freeze? Coats for Kids - Lawton was prepared and donated items to over 630 children.

Dee Henry, Marketing Representative for SERVPRO of Lawton, presented Darlene Anderson of Real Estate Experts with a check to help purchase warm weather gear for children in need.

This is the 16th year for this event, and the team at SERVPRO of Lawton is proud to once again support a local event that supports our communities.

Won't you join us? For more information visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/coatsforkidsoflawton

Hotter 'N Hell Hundred Rides Again

9/1/2021 (Permalink)

2021 Hotter 'N Hell Hundred

What is the Hotter 'N Hell Hundred?

It's the largest single-day 100-mile-bicycle ride in the country – possibly the world. 

It's scheduled in August each year, which means temperatures are typically above 100 degrees.

100 miles. 100 degrees. The name says it all!

2021 marked the 40th Anniversary of this local event, which brought in around 12,000 riders. That was a boom to our economy, as last years event was cancelled due to COVID.

The crowds were wonderfully intense, the participants were excited to be here, and the temperatures were just a bit below the 100 degree mark.

A perfect weekend for all the HHH activities, which included family races, trail riding and festival-like events.

And our team was excited to take it all in and share in the experience.

See more amazing images at: https://www.facebook.com/HotternHell100

Proudly serving our communities

8/11/2021 (Permalink)

Together we are #lawtonproud

Let's face it: this past year has been a rough one for all of us as individuals, as well as our communities.

Most (if not all) public events were cancelled. Non-profit organizations struggled to assist those in need as their funding opportunities were closed down.

And just as we all looked forward to returning to normal, new variants of COVID-19 appear and once again put a damper on activities.

Despite the difficulties, SERVPRO of Lawton marketing director Denise Henry, together with Annette Wiseman of WellFast Urgent Care and all Chamber Red Coat Ambassadors have worked to reaffirm our commitment to local businesses.

We're once again involved in helping our communities grow, and supporting area non-profit organizations achieve their fundraising goals.

Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are #lawtonproud.

Lawton Fort Sill Chamber Redcoats back in action!

10/28/2020 (Permalink)

Redcoat Ambassador Denise Henry (right) welcomes new Chamber members.

As the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber gets back out into the community, our volunteer group of Redcoats jumps back into action!

We recently held a Ribbon Cutting for Anna's Mobile CPR and First Aid Training.

This new member brings something to the community we've never had: easy access to CPR and First Aid training.

While many companies require certification, it's always been a struggle to find a training professional with hours that are flexible.

Anna has found a way to incorporate the required online training with the hands on certification based on your schedule.

As a nurse, Anna knows the importance of maintaining required training. She also knows how difficult it is to find time to schedule it.

That's why she created this wonderful mobile program that will bring training to the community.

As a Redcoat Ambassador, it was a pleasure to welcome her to the Chamber family!

Ribbon Cutting at Hearts That Care

10/16/2020 (Permalink)

Redcoats in action at Hearts That Care

Redcoats from the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce are back in action!

Thirty two of us attended the Ribbon Cutting for Hearts That Care in Lawton, the most attendance we've seen since February.

Hearts That Care is a non-profit, volunteer clinic that provides medical, dental and vision care free for residents who do not have insurance.

They used to be housed in a small metal building that barely served their needs, but being a donation based organization that was all they could afford.

With grants and local donations, this clinic has raised 1.2 million of the 1.4 million needed to completely restore the new facility and provide medical care to more individuals.

As a Redcoat, I enjoy the opportunity to welcome new businesses and congratulate expanding businesses. 

But this one stole our hearts. Their commitment and dedication to those less fortunate restores our faith in others.

Chamber Redcoats Support the Community

10/1/2020 (Permalink)

Chamber Redcoats enjoying lunch

SERVPRO of Lawton SMR Denise Henry is very active in the local Chamber of Commerce, including the Redcoats organization.

We are a team of volunteers who promote our local businesses, participate in chamber retention visits, attend ribbon cuttings and numerous other functions.

This picture was taken at a recent quarterly luncheon. Our first group luncheon since the pandemic hit.

And it was a blast! As Redcoats, we're used to being out and active in our community. We support each other, and we like our luncheons.

Although the mask ordinance is still in effect, once we were seated in the private meeting area we were allowed to take the masks off and see all the smiling faces.

That was a treat. So many months of being apart, or just seeing a masked face made us realize how much we missed seeing a smile.

I don't what your corner of the world is like right now, but I hope you take every opportunity to see friends and family and embrace the joy a smile brings!

Thank you for your Chamber membership!

9/8/2020 (Permalink)

Local businesses are happy to see a Redcoat

With the return to (almost) business as usual, the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is once again sending the Redcoat Ambassadors into the field to deliver current window clings to members.

SERVPRO of Lawton marketing representative Denise Henry was happy to take on this task, as the Redcoats had been benched since March due to COVID-19.

One of her many stops was the U.S. Cellular branch on 82nd Street.

This branch just recently reopened, as operations were run from a sister office during the pandemic.

There were smiles all around as Denise visited with the staff, and presented them with the 2020 - 2021 membership decal.

It's always a good day to be a Redcoat, and to interact with local businesses.

Thanking them for their continued membership in an organization that supports their business is important. 

Seeing their smiles was priceless.

Supporting our Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

9/7/2020 (Permalink)

Celebrating the return of Breakfast Before Business

Our Lawton marketing representative, Denise Henry, is a Redcoat Ambassador for the Chamber.

And she, along with the other Redcoats, was very happy that we've started to return to business as usual.

The Redcoats are highly visible at Ribbon Cuttings, Breakfast Before Business, and Business After Hours events.

However, everyone was grounded in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All events were canceled, as local emergency orders restricted gatherings.

Today was different. Today we all got together and celebrated a Breakfast Before Business at a local coffee shop.

Today we gave back to our community by supporting a local chamber member.

And it felt good! The joy of seeing everyone come out to support a fellow business owner brought smiles to everyone's faces. (Even if you couldn't see the smile due to the mask requirement.)

You could see the happiness in everyone's eyes, and it was good.

SERVPRO of Lawton is proud to support our communities, and promote our local businesses.

We hope to see you at future events!

Consider giving

8/26/2020 (Permalink)

Here to help our First Responders

SERVPRO of Lawton team members have been working side by side with our First Responders throughout the COVID-19 crisis by providing free, proactive cleaning of their vehicles.

These cleanings have helped provide their members with peace of mind, knowing their units are clean and healthy.

We're thankful we can help. Can you help, too?

Here in Texoma, most of our fire departments are volunteer units. And they rely on community donations to provide funds to repair their vehicles and replace equipment.

Sadly, all fundraisers have been canceled, leaving these departments with no funding.

Would you consider giving? Reach out to your local Volunteer Fire Department. Mail a check to help offset their out of pocket expenses. Or perhaps you could drop off a case of water or snacks?

SERVPRO of Lawton is honored to serve our First Responders. Won't you join us?

SERVPRO of Lawton Ribbon Cutting

10/24/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Lawton employees celebrate the opening of their new location.

Ribbon Cutting Day! Thank you to our awesome staff for always working hard for our customers and SERVPRO. Thank you to all the Lawton Chamber Red Coats for being there to support us and celebrate our Grand Opening!

Thank you Courtney Post for providing tea today from Good Vibes, and Kandi for the iced coffee and snacks from Buffalo Grove Coffee!

From all of us at SERVPRO of Lawton, thank you!  We've been serving your community for five years, and are excited to officially open our Lawton location.

It's been a long journey as we grew our business to allow this expansion, and we appreciate all of our customers who took this journey with us.

Our team of highly trained professionals at SERVPRO of Lawton are here to make fire and water damage "Like it never even happened."

Call us at 580-699-2662.

Creating community partnerships for our First Responders

9/6/2019 (Permalink)

Water donated by SERVPRO of Lawton and Sparkletts benefits area fire fighters.

SERVPRO of Lawton has partnered with local businesses to support our area First Responders.

We are providing emergency kits to our First Responders so that they can distribute them to residents in need.

Oftentimes, when fire destroys a home, the family is left with nothing except the clothes on their backs. These kits offer them a lifeline, knowing their basic needs are provided for until help arrives.

These kits include shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, a comb, tylenol and advil, protein bar, notepads and pens, coloring books and crayons, stuffed animals, bandaids and more.

Sparkletts Water also joined us in delivering a palette of bottled water to Comanche Country Emergency Management for distribution to area fire fighters!

SERVPRO of Lawton would like to thank:

CASA of Southwest Oklahoma

Comanche County Memorial Hospital

Farmers Insurance Angela Schertle

Good Vibes Nutrition Center

97.9 JAMZ

Sparkletts Water

WellFast Urgent Care

for their help in providing the emergency kits to our First Responders!

Chamber Redcoats at Hilton Garden Inn

9/6/2019 (Permalink)

Lawton Chamber Redcoats welcome attendees at recent event.

SERVPRO of Lawton is a proud member of the Lawton Ft. Sill Chamber of Commerce!

"The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is a strong, action-oriented organization.  Over 800 investors work through the Chamber to advance economic growth.  The Chamber asserts a leadership role in the development of increased business and tourism opportunities, the unification of our military and business community, the advancement of a pro-business legislative agenda, and in the promotion of community enrichment."

As part of our membership in the Chamber and in support of the City of Lawton, our marketing representative, Denise Henry, is a Redcoat Ambassador.

Denise works with other Redcoats and Chamber members to grow the community and the regions economic base.

#redcoats #lawtonproud #SERVPRO

https://lawtonfortsillchamber.com/