Week-Long Event Benefiting Local Organizations Called 'DonorFest' Starts

Now that Christmas is over, many people are looking for ways to give back.

Sunday marks the first day of a week-long event benefitting local organizations called "DonorFest".

"We all have our own charitable mission, but we're out here working together to accomplish that," said Scott Metzger.

Scott Metzger with Electronic Synergy is the host of DonorFest.

It's an annual event but this year, other non-profits were invited to join.

Metzger says all of the organizations involved have one goal: to give back to the community. 

"Charities are all over Tulsa but we're over here on this side of town. We're concentrating over here," said Metzger.

The organizations said they can't do it alone, so they're calling on the community for donations.

"If charitable organizations don't receive donations, they have a hard time distributing back outwards," said Metzger.

DonorFest will be at Electronic Synergy Foundation's facility at 6522 E King Street in Tulsa from Sunday, Dec. 26th to Friday the 31st.

The Red Cross's Bloodmobile will be there collecting blood from donors. on Dec. 28 through the 30th. 

They ask that you pre-register with them by clicking here.

Walter's Way will be collecting furniture and household goods. They are asking for no clothing.

Animal Aid of Tulsa will be collecting pet food and pet supplies.

Good News Ministry will be collecting non-perishable foods.

Electronic Synergy Foundation will be collecting electronics and computers of any age or condition. They will also be collecting appliances. 

They are asking to not donate air conditioners or refrigerators and they said there is a $20 recycling fee for televisions.

Rock the Vote was there on Sunday with one mission in mind -- to get Tulsans registered to vote. 

"It's incredibly important considering the low participation rate among Tulsa -- especially the Native people too," said Walela Knight with Rock the Vote. 

Representatives from 'Rock the Native Vote' say some Tulsans aren't using their voices so they want people to know it's time to step up and be heard.

"I feel like Native people and also even the majority of this part of town are underrepresented," said Knight. 

Organizers want people to know the power of their vote with midterm elections coming next year.

You can visit DonorFest this week to get registered and update your registration information.

Volunteers say it's a small decision that could make a big impact.

"People say that their votes don't count. The things that affect our lives, most are local and state elections, especially right now in Oklahoma," said Kelsey Cooper with Rock the Native Vote. 

All of these organizations said they just need your help. 

"Without the community support -- we're just hanging out," said Metzger.