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Oklahoma Sports Legends Head to Hideaway Pizza to Help those who are Homeless

For the third year in a row, OU and OSU sports legends will be serving up some of the best pizza in Oklahoma City while working for tips to support Upward Transitions’ programs that serve those who are homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless in Oklahoma City.

Upward Transitions will host its annual Celebrity Wait Night from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 at Hideaway Pizza, located at 901 N. Broadway, Oklahoma City.  A Restaurant Divided

Scheduled to appear are Matt Clark, Leroy Combs, Scott Hill, Thomas Lott, Rick Mason, Obi Muonelo, Charlie Newton, Greg Sellmyer, Shaunte Smith, Paul Thompson, Warren Thompson, Donovan Woods, and Steve Zabel. The OKC Thunder Girls will also make a special appearance.

“I want to extend a big thanks to Hideaway Pizza and the sport celebrities from Bedlams past who will be waiting tables to help people faced with income and housing insecurity obtain or preserve places called home,” said Ray E. Bitsche, Jr., chief executive officer, Upward Transitions.

For over 90 years, Upward Transitions has touched the lives of Central Oklahomans, elevating those in need, stranded or homeless to a position of self-sufficiency. Upward Transitions offers a wide variety of programs, including financial assistance with rent and utilities and relocation for victims of domestic violence.  Upward Transitions also directs clients to resources that assist with life skills training and education to improve their employment potential. Upward Transitions also operates two information booths at Will Rogers World Airport to assist visitors to Oklahoma City. The information booths are staffed 365 days a year by Upward Transitions volunteers.

For more information, or to make a donation to Upward Transitions, call (405) 232-5507, email info@upwardtransitions.org or go to www.upwardtransitions.org.

Celebrity Wait Night Flyer 2016

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