Patronships are available now! Cooking Up Compassion has SOLD OUT two years in a row. See the Patron Benefits section below for details on each level. Don’t wait until it’s too late – reserve your table today!

Individual tickets will not be sold this year.

$100,000 – Presenting Patron

• Your logo on event invitations & all event materials

• Prime seating for twenty with complimentary valet parking

• Membership in St. Lawrence Society

• Premium wine

$50,000 – Diamond Patron

• Recognition on all event materials

• Prime reserved table for twelve with complimentary valet parking

• Membership in St. Lawrence Society

• Premium wine

$25,000 – Platinum Patron

• Recognition on all event materials

• Prime reserved table for twelve with complimentary valet parking

• Membership in St. Lawrence Society

• Premium wine

$12,500 – Gold Patron

• Recognition on all event materials

• Reserved table for ten with complimentary valet parking

• Membership in St. Lawrence Society

$5,000 – Silver Patron

• Recognition on all event materials

• Reserved table for ten with complimentary valet parking

$2,000 – Bronze Patron – For individuals only

• Recognition on all event materials

• Four reserved seats with complimentary valet parking

2026 Event Chairs

Mary Quinn & Frank Cooper

Patron Committee

Mandy & Blake Atkins

Jessica & Erik Block

Dennis & Lisa Cameron

Becca & Eric Clower

Bernie & Ken Dornblaser

Jack Dowdell

Tracy Tran-Ea & Ty Ea

Maggie & Barrett Ellsworth

Ida & T.D. Eureste

Quinn & Luke Eves

Teresa & Matt Gawey

Ryan Gillin

Paula & Rick Huck

Elizabeth & Brian Inbody

Carrie & J.B. Jarboe

Christy & Bob Latham

Sam & Tara Littlefield

Beth & Mike McAndrews

Sid McAnnally

Phillip Moran

Melissa Minshall Paulsen & Steve Paulsen

How can I learn more about Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma?

The best way to learn about Catholic Charities is to browse our website at cceok.org.

Where is the Grand Hall?

The Grand Hall is located on the east side of the Arvest Convention Center between 5th and 7th Streets.

What are the seating arrangements?

Seating will be reserved for all guests.

What are the parking arrangements?

Valet parking is offered near the east entrance at the Arvest Convention Center and is complimentary for all guests. Please plan to tip your valet. 

Free parking is located in the parking garage at 3rd Street and Houston. It is connected to the venue by a covered walkway.

Uber or Lyft are highly recommended. The drop-off spot is located on the south end of the Arvest Convention Center on 7th Street.

What is the schedule of events?

Appetizer stations by local chefs will be open at 6 pm when the event begins. Be sure to come hungry!

A seated dinner will be served at 7:30pm. There is no formal program, but we will break in periodically for prayer, short announcements and a short video and call for donations before the band starts.

Party Crashers Band begins at 8:15 pm.

The raffle drawing will take place at 9:30 pm. Last call for raffle tickets will be at 9:15 pm.

What is the attire for the evening?

Cocktail attire is suggested. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

How do I pre-register my credit card so I don’t have to wait in line to check in?

Starting in January, be sure to click on the “PRE-REGISTER” tab to give us your information before the event. Pre-registered guests who have provided their email address will receive an email with their table number and other important information before the event.

Who do I contact for other questions?

Please contact Olivia Sanchez, Event Coordinator, at 918-880-7266 or osanchez@cceok.org.

$25 each or 8 for $150

Online sale of raffle tickets will close at 5pm on Wednesday, February 4th. Raffle tickets will be available at the event on February 7th. Need not be present to win.

• 18 holes for 4 guests at Big Cedar Ozarks National course in Hollister, Missouri

• Enhance your game with a 2-hour private short game lesson – through drills, feedback and situational practice, you’ll develop the confidence to save strokes around the green and turn near misses into scoring chances

• July and August weekdays only (excludes holidays). Booking based on availability.

• 4 days/3 nights at Seascape Beach Resort, a charming beach village in Monterey Bay

• Enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the 17-mile drive along this iconic coastline

• A great destination for kayaking, fishing, whale/dolphin watching, and surfing

• Sleeps 4+

• Date subject to availability

• Experience passion, decadence and pure joy with heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine pairings for 12 by Cricket & Fig

• Enjoy a custom-curated meal for up to 6 guests in a location of your choosing within the Tulsa Metropolitan area

• Your exclusive dining experience will feature a personalized menu crafted and prepared by Executive Chef Devine Levine

• Alcohol and/or additional services not included

• Scheduling subject to mutual agreement between OVG Hospitality and the raffle winner

• Event dates must not conflict with scheduled events at BOK Center or Arvest Convention Center

• Three-night stay at private home in Carlton Landing, a resort-style walking community at Lake Eufaula

• Access recreational activities such as boating, kayaking, walking and biking on wooded trails, swimming in pools and in the lake, all while enjoying good friends and great food

• Sleeps up to 9 in a 3-bedroom, 2-bath house

• Available September to May, excluding holidays

• Enjoy an elevated, full-service culinary experience for 10 in the comfort of your own home

• Includes a 5-course, chef-prepared tasting menu plus dessert, with a sommelier-guided wine tasting (price of the wine not included), custom-curated tablescape and floral designs, and more

• Must be booked on a Thursday agreed upon by The Cook’s Bookmark

• 21+ only

• 5’x5’ original abstract oil painting by local artist Jim Thompson

• “Transition to Orange” is inspired by the fundamental message of hope in Jesus’ teachings and in His life. The painting begins in absolute blackness at the left. Like faith, the light of copper emerges from the right to converge with the break of brilliant cadmium orange off-center, symbolizing the break of sunrise from the pitch-black of night. This parallels the sunrise of hope that enters our souls and lives when faith enters our hearts! Hope is the essence of Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities offers a glimpse of hope and a retreat from despair to those in need at various stages of life. As the basic physical needs of life like housing, medical care, and food are given, so are the basic physical needs of the soul like love, caring, and faith. The end result is hope!”

• For more information on the artist and his work, visit Jim Thompson Art