A collaboration of over 50 organizations committed to preventing and ending homelessness in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City, OK
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.@homeokc will host a State of Homelessness Address on April 29 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center.
This event will present findings from the Point in Time count and outline planned strategies to optimize the homeless response system. okc.gov/Home/Components/News…
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Today’s Point-in-Time count is wrapping up this afternoon. This all-day endeavor sent over 100 volunteers to encampments, shelters and day centers across OKC to survey people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers also offered additional resources and service connections.
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The survey helps OKC leaders and local homeless-serving agencies identify trends from year to year, coordinate services and build programming to better support unhoused neighbors as they transition into housing. The 2025 Point-in-Time report will be released later this year.
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Check on your neighbors. Share this information, and stay warm.
Several shelters open extra beds during freezing temps to ensure people have a safe, warm place. See the locations, hours and bus routes below. Speaking of buses, EMBARK offers free transportation to these shelters.
ALT chart of okc shelters with extra beds to escape the cold
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Please join us in welcoming 26 new neighbors home! The Key to Home Partnership recently housed 26 individuals through the Encampment Rehousing Initiative. This brings the total number of neighbors housed since September 2023 to 332 and the total number of campsites closed to 21.
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We’re starting a new series called Partnership Highlights, in which we showcase one of Key to Home’s community partners who is vital to this continuing work. Today is OKC’s own @focusonhomeorg.
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ALT newly furnished apartment with couch and tables
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The goal is for each family to feel their home is designed with their needs and interests in mind, providing a secure and nurturing environment where they can grow together.
Focus on Home has seen firsthand how creating a home environment transforms the well-being of the family.
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Focus on Home has provided furnishings for each individual and family housed through Key to Home's Encampment Rehousing Initiative, and we are thankful for their partnership. Consider donating your gently used furniture - they even do the heavy lifting! focusonhome.org/donate/
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In recognition of #WorldHomelessDay, Key to Home wanted to highlight the active work happening in Oklahoma to reduce homelessness. One new way Oklahoma City is addressing homelessness is through the Encampment Rehousing Initiative.
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We acknowledge there is still work left to be done. We are committed to continue supporting our neighbors experiencing homelessness on their path to resiliency through the Encampment Rehousing Initiative and other collaborative efforts.
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Everyone deserves a place to call home, and together, we can drive change to make this a reality for every resident in OKC. Learn more about the Key to Home Partnership and how you can be someone's key to home at keytohomeokc.org
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How a 'Housing First' model is reshaping Oklahoma City's fight against homelessness kosu.org/local-news/2024-08-… via @KOSURadio
Thank you for spreading awareness of this work, @sierrapfeifer.
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keytohomeokc retweeted
Please use extra caution today if you are working or playing outside. Take frequent breaks. Cool off with water, ice and/or air conditioning. If you need relief from the heat, @homeokc created a list of cooling stations: okc.gov/home/showimage?id=14….
Today's forecast is very similar to yesterday's, with afternoon heat index values in the 105 to 110 degree range for most of the area. Make sure to stay hydrated and take breaks from the sun when spending extended amounts of time outdoors! #okwx #texomawx
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Join the Human Rights Commission for its panel on housing titled “Human Rights in Housing: Fairness, Security, and Solutions in OKC” tomorrow.
Meeting details:
- 6 p.m. July 24
- ReMerge, 823 N Villa Ave.
- The event is open to all ages.
okc.gov/Home/Components/News…
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With a heat advisory in effect, we want to remind everyone that staying hydrated is key. Please be aware of heat exhaustion signs and limit outdoor activity if possible.
If you see someone experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
ALT infographic with signs of heat exhaustion and information about extreme heat
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