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Folds of Honor: Honoring Their Sacrifice

Boomarang Diner proudly partners with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled military members. Founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 52,000 scholarships totaling over $240 million across all 50 states.

These scholarships support various educational paths, including private school tuition, college, trade school, and postgraduate studies.

By donating at our registers or rounding up your check, you help provide vital educational opportunities to these deserving families. Join us in making a difference this July!

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Charles D., the founder of Boomarang Diner, was passionate about giving back to the communities we serve.

In honor of that commitment, the Keep Giving Back Foundation was established in 2018.

The mission of the Keep Giving Back Foundation is to positively impact the lives of our employees, customers and the communities we serve.

 

Your Donations

Make A Difference

$95,000 in Donations

Core Values:

  • Lend a helping hand to those in need

  • Foster personal growth

  • Facilitate second chances to those who are committed to change

  • Support organizations that improve our communities

The Keep Giving Back Foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to the Keep Giving Back Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Upcoming Activities

6th Annual Boomarang Diner Golf Classic

September 9th, 2024

Past Activities

December 2023 Holiday Hope

Boomarang Diner & Keep Giving Back donated $38,135 to Holiday Hope, which provides Christmas presents and other essentials to children in foster care.

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We give a heartfelt salute to each and every one of the members of our community! We're thrilled to announce we reached our fundraising goal in 2023. With your unyielding support, we were able to contribute $40,000 to Folds of Honor!

Your unwavering support and unparalleled generosity have propelled us to achieve something truly monumental. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being the driving force behind this incredible milestone. Cheers to you, the true heroes of this extraordinary journey!

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Boomarang Diner is deeply honored to support the esteemed Oklahoma School for the Blind. We were privileged to present a generous donation of $3,000, underlining our commitment to this invaluable institution and the incredible students it serves.

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Oklahoma School for the Deaf

Boomarang Diner participated in a halftime contest at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf homecoming football game. Three lucky staff members competed in a football toss for Boomarang Diner burgers for a year!

Boomarang Diner and the Keep Giving Back Foundation donated $3,000 to the Oklahoma School for the Deaf at their annual Deaf Education Conference.

The Keep Giving Back Foundation was founded to honor our founder, Charles D.’s passion for giving back to the communities we serve.

Thank you to all our customers and employees for supporting Keep Giving Back Foundation! Your donations make a difference in the communities we serve!

Oklahoma School for the Deaf Annual Conference

Boomarang Diner and the Keep Giving Back Foundation donated $3,000 to the Oklahoma School for the Blind at their annual fundraiser. Additionally, fresh handmade fried pies were donated for the dessert auction. Oklahoma School for the Blind Superintendent Rita Echelle, Boomarang Diner Franchise Owner Charles (Bubba) Walker, and Managers Gage Hull & Adam Frlekin participated in the Check Presentation.

Thank you to all our customers and employees for supporting Keep Giving Back Foundation! Your donations make a difference in the communities we serve!

Oklahoma School for the Blind Annual Fundraiser

As a proud sponsor of Oklahoma School for the Deaf, Boomarang Diner & Keep Giving Back Foundation hosted the half time contest at their recent homecoming football game. Students nominated 3 teachers to compete for Boomarang Diner Burgers for a Year! The winner was Mr. Mathis, but Ms. Floyd and Mr. Reed made it a close contest.

Oklahoma School for the Deaf Half Time Contest

 

May 2022 - 4th Annual Boomarang Diner Golf Classic Pro-Am

Benefitting the Keep Giving Back Foundation

3rd Annual Boomarang Diner Golf Classic

Benefitting the Keep Giving Back Foundation

 

This year’s tournament was bigger and better than ever!

  • Tuesday, May 2nd

  • Shawnee Country Club

  • Amazing Prizes

  • Mind blowing special events

 

For more information please email info@boomarangdiner.com

2021 Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee

The Keep Giving Back Foundation is supporting the 2021 Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee.

All participants in this year’s event will receive a Boomarang Diner backpack, as well as a token for a free Old Fashioned Burger. One lucky winner will also receive a Boomarang Diner Gift Pack which includes a $25 gift card and lots of other fun items.

On hand for the donation presentation were representatives of the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee, as well as Penny Payne, owner of 12 Boomarang Diner locations, Charles Walker, Boomarang Diner Supervisor, and Branden Nichols, Boomarang Manager.

May 2022 - Academy of Seminole

$3,400 donation to the Academy of Seminole. Teachers will use these funds to replace classroom equipment that was lost in tornado.

May 2022

Keep Giving Back Foundation funded the Boomarang Diner Food Truck. Lunch was provided to 1,500 members of the Seminole community following tornado.

 
 

December 2021 - Holiday Hope

$30,000 donated to Holiday Hope which provides Christmas presents to children in foster care.

Elvis was on hand to help Boomarang Diner Multi-Unit Leader, Hunter V. , and Manager Dalton S. present $1,500 in Boomarang Diner Gift Cards to Big Brothers Big Sisters from the Keep Giving Back Foundation.

Special thanks to Charlene D. from the Bartlesville Chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters for being on hand to accept the donation.

December 2020

Donation made to Gateway to Prevention and Recovery, which provides quality services to those in need.

 

October 2020

This young lady has had more medical challenges in her short ten years than most people will have in a lifetime, but she was able to enjoy some special time with her family at Great Wolf Lodge. She even wore her mermaid costume in honor of the special occasion. So, when you drop a few coins into the Keep Giving Back Foundation drop box, you are also dropping in a little hope to others.

Thank you for giving back!

 
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August 2020

In honor of the newest Boomarang Diner, a $1,000 donation was made to Eufaula Public Schools. Superintendent Jeanette Smith was on hand to accept the donation.

August 2020

Keep Giving Back Foundation partnered with Feed the Children to host a drive-thru school supply distribution for local teachers. Over 300 teachers were served.

October 2019

Donation made to Bethany Children’s Hospital, which provides pediatric medical and rehabilitation services to children from all over the state of Oklahoma