The Arnall Community Funds, part of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF), recently awarded $4,154,095 in grants to local nonprofits providing services to people in the justice and foster care systems, and those experiencing homelessness.
“These innovative programs lift up teens and adults during critical transitional periods, so they have a better chance to thrive in our community,” said Trisha Finnegan, President and CEO at OCCF. “By partnering with these first-in-class nonprofit organizations, these grants help provide the pathway needed for success.”
The Arnall Community Funds are one example of how partnership significantly expands the resources available to meet pressing needs across our community. The Funds were a bold investment of the Arnall Family Foundation to further its mission to empower community partners to create lasting, transformative change through strategic investments and innovative partnerships.
People should not be defined by their circumstances and that is especially true for children in our community. These grants strengthen support systems and help our partner organizations to meet individual needs, so the resources and opportunities are available to those who need it when they need it.
We are proud to award grants to the following organizations:
City Rescue Mission – Hope Lives Here, a rapid rehousing & eviction prevention service. – $1,034,903 (over 2 years)
Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform – to support outreach and engagement programs. – $100,000
OKC Metro Alliance – Men’s Firstep Learning Kitchen Dining Facility. – $1,000,000
Oklahoma Mobility Institute (OMI) – Climb Ride Program expansion by embedding a mobility program coordinator to assist PIVOT clients. – $1,419,192 (over 3 years)
STAAR Resources Agency – Pathway to Excellence Pilot Program to provide job readiness and industry mentoring programs for justice-involved youth. – $600,000 (over 3 years)
About the Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that works with donors to create charitable funds that will benefit our community both now and in the future. To learn more about the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, visit www.occf.org.
The Arnall Community Funds, created by the Arnall Family Foundation at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, support organizations creating lasting change for our community by reducing homelessness and reforming the criminal justice, foster care and juvenile justice systems.