Carnivale

MHAOK announces the 2025 Carnivale theme

We are thrilled to announce the theme for this year’s nonprofit fundraiser: Origins. This year’s theme captures the essence of tradition and diversity, and is a tribute to the foundation upon which our organization was built and a reflection of the values, stories, and people who have shaped our mission.  “Origins” is about remembering where […]

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Announcing this year’s honorary chair at Carnivale!

We are pleased to announce that longtime Mental Health Association Oklahoma supporter, Jack Allen, is this year’s honorary chair for Carnivale! Allen, who is now semi-retired, was invited to the very first Carnivale in 1990 as he was launching the growth of a new business.  “From a very early start, it was marketing, but I

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Why Carnivale?

Way back in 1990, Mrs. Suzanne Warren co-chaired the inaugural Carnivale, which was then called Le Masquerade. The fundraiser was so successful that it allowed Mental Health Association Oklahoma to open its first housing program, Walker Hall, the following year.  At that time, proceeds benefitted only twelve tenants, but thirty-three years later, our annual fundraiser

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