Oklahoma Home & Community Education

Who We Are

Oklahoma Home & Community Education (OHCE) is a statewide organization with members in local communities across all 77 counties. Dedicated to lifelong learning and community service, OHCE empowers individuals by teaching valuable skills that enhance daily life. Through friendship, support, and shared knowledge, members work together to make a meaningful impact on their communities.

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Become a Member

If you're looking for ways to grow personally and make a difference in your community, consider joining a local OHCE group. Members can share, learn, and teach valuable skills while utilizing research-based resources provided by OSU Extension Educators and Specialists. Get involved and make a lasting impact today!

OHCE Strong & Growing

The OHCE State Organization partners with OSU Extension Educators and Specialists to establish and implement meaningful goals throughout the year. Our primary focus areas include Family Enhancement, Healthy Living, Cultural Enrichment, Leadership Development, Membership and Resource Management. Each year, during the annual state meeting, we celebrate and recognize members for their dedication and contributions.

OHCE: Supporting Families Since 1935

Since its formation in 1935, when local groups were called Home Demonstration clubs, OHCE has worked to make families more resilient, with a greater ability to adapt to change. Early lessons dealt with food preservation, safe and healthy meal preparation, family relations, family finances, and children’s education—all of which remain incredibly relevant for today and beyond.

Affiliated Organizations

As an OHCE member, you also are a member of Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) AND Country Women of the World (CWC – USA). OHCE members also have the opportunity to contribute to the OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Ambassadors, a non-profit organization that supports OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators.

OHCE & Extension: Partnering to Strengthen Families

The Cooperative Extension Service at Oklahoma State University supports OHCE, a statewide, county-based organization. County Extension Educators in Family and Consumer Sciences advise OHCE groups, while state and district specialists collaborate on programs. Together, OHCE members and Extension Educators identify local family issues, shaping educational efforts to address community needs.

District & State Meeting Information