Helping doesn’t have to be complicated—sometimes the simplest of actions can have a substantial impact. Rob Watkins knows what it’s like to be on the street and how quickly a change in circumstances can land someone there. Rob found himself homeless in Oklahoma City after a difficult divorce was followed by the false promise of […]
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COVER How to help
Homelessness is complex, but here are some immediate ways and best practices that anyone can do to help end homelessness in OKC. BE KIND People who are experiencing homelessness are people. How would you normally treat someone you pass on the street? Instead of avoiding eye contact, acknowledge one another. Smile. Say hello. Wave. Treat […]
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COVER Inequality check
Dominique Gray lost his safety net at 17. He was sleeping outside of the Ralph Ellison Library in Oklahoma City. Beneath the book drop. For a full year, he experienced homelessness until a librarian connected him to a pathway home. How had things gotten so severe? Bouts of depression, constant bullying and fights at school […]
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PRESS RELEASE Father’s Day plants offer chance to help people experiencing homelessness
People in Oklahoma City will be offered a chance to purchase plants for the special men in their lives this Father’s Day while also supporting people who are working their way out of homelessness. The Curbside Chronicle is creating succulent arrangements that will be made and sold at pop-up shops by vendors who are experiencing […]
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PRESS RELEASE Nonprofit snow cone stand employs at-risk youth and offers financial literacy training
A business with a sweet purpose is expanding its mission. Sasquatch Shaved Ice, a program of the Homeless Alliance, is expanding from its original location in The Plaza District and launching a second stand located in Bricktown. Thanks to a grant from the Arnall Family Foundation, Sasquatch Shaved Ice is growing its program to provide […]
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Cover: Winter contingency
Sixteen people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City died during winter 2017. Some froze to death on the streets while others died trying to stay warm in fires that got out of control. Having somewhat of a cold weather plan in place to shelter people experiencing homelessness was not enough to save those lives. That was […]
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Christmas heart
Opolis Holiday Program 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday Opolis 113 N. Crawford Ave., Norman opolis.org 405-230-0311 $7 For Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey and Wham, Christmas songs have meant major holiday bonus checks, but Beau Jennings’ The Christmas Light might be too dark to make his pockets jingle with silver and gold. “I’m not going to say […]
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Best of OKC 2019: Life & Wellness
Best place to volunteer Oklahoma Humane Society two metro locations Habitat For Humanity, several metro locations Infant Crisis Services, 4224 N. Lincoln Blvd. Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, 3355 S. Purdue Ave. The Dragonfly Home Best nonprofit Oklahoma Humane Society two metro locations Homeless Alliance, 1724 NW Fourth St. Infant Crisis Services, 4224 N. Lincoln […]
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Addressing homelessness
Community members gathered last week for an Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) meeting to discuss homelessness. The community meeting included presentations from Homeless Alliance and the department’s Homeless Outreach Team. Homeless Alliance executive director Dan Straughan kicked off the meeting with a presentation on the various functions of his organization as well as statistics about […]
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Street life
Oklahomans in a packed Tower Theatre got a detailed look at homelessness statistics in Oklahoma City. Speakers presented the results of the Point-in-Time count, and city leaders discussed how OKC could better address the issue at the State of Homelessness address June 4. The numbers The Point-in-Time count is an annual one-day count of people […]