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Industry: Non-Profit & Community Services

Meet Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma

Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma (CCEOK) is a leading nonprofit organization serving thousands across Eastern Oklahoma through programs like food distribution, dental care, adult education, immigration legal aid, and emergency housing. With seven regional centers and a central campus, they are the state’s largest food provider, distributing over 6.5 million pounds annually.
Location
Oklahoma, USA
Since
1983
Market
Statewide, serving diverse communities

Our Goals

CCEOK partnered with us to:
01
Modernize their outdated site with a robust CMS and responsive design.
02
Implement secure frameworks to protect sensitive data.
03
Improve site performance and reduce page load times.
04
Enable dynamic modules for events, multilingual support, and donations.
05
Streamline content management for non-technical admins.

The Challenge

CCEOK’s digital presence was limited by a legacy HTML-based site that was slow, inflexible, and vulnerable to security risks.
Outdated Infrastructure
The site used static HTML pages, making updates tedious and slow.
Security Vulnerabilities
Outdated frameworks posed risks for sensitive donor and volunteer data.
Performance Bottlenecks
Unoptimized pages and media slowed site performance, hurting engagement.
Feature Gaps
Needed modules for event management, volunteer signups, multilingual content, and donation flows.
Inefficient Processes
Lack of CMS forced dependency on developers for every update.

Our Approach

We executed a full-stack modernization, implementing a scalable, secure, and feature-rich platform tailored to CCEOK’s needs.
Technology Stack
CMS
WordPress
Framework
Bootstrap for responsive design
Hosting
Secure AWS Environment
Performance
Advanced caching, image optimization
Full CMS Implementation
Replaced static HTML with WordPress for flexibility and modularity.
Responsive UI/UX
Converted design mockups into mobile-first layouts using Bootstrap.
Security Hardening
Applied SSL, enforced WP security measures, and regular patch cycles.
Dynamic Features
Developed modules for events (e.g., “Cooking Up Compassion”), bilingual support, news updates, and donation workflows.
Optimized Performance
Reduced resource payloads and implemented advanced caching for faster page loads.
Agile Delivery
Adopted sprint-based execution with transparent reporting and demos.

Business Impact

The transformation significantly improved Catholic Charities’ operational efficiency, donor engagement, and online visibility.
70% Faster Load Times
Optimized performance boosted SEO rankings and reduced bounce rates.
100% Security Hardening
Eliminated risks tied to outdated technology with robust security upgrades.
50% Improved Admin Efficiency
Non-technical admins now update content without developer reliance, saving time and costs.
Improved Engagement
Dynamic event and volunteer features drove higher signups and donations.
Multilingual Access
Expanded reach with English, Spanish, and Burmese support.
Community Impact
Events like Cooking Up Compassion sold out faster thanks to efficient online registration.

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Ready for the Future

By rebuilding their platform on WordPress, CCEOK now enjoys a secure, scalable, and intuitive site that improves engagement, operational efficiency, and donor experience. The foundation ensures adaptability for future programs and integrations.
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