Nonprofits that focus on permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs play a pivotal role in addressing homelessness and housing instability, especially in states like Oklahoma, where affordable housing is in short supply, and eviction rates are alarmingly high. As an indicator of success, housing stability rate is a critical element of PSH programs. It tells us […]
We are pleased to share that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has officially rescinded OMB Memorandum M-25-13, which was set to freeze trillions of dollars in federal funding at 5 p.m. yesterday, as directed by the White House. An hour before the deadline, a U.S. District Judge temporarily blocked the order. The latest
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As of 4 pm today, a US District Judge has temporarily blocked the White House Administration’s freeze on federal funding. We are extremely grateful for this temporary block but are paying close attention to how this funding freeze could affect our services at Mental Health Association Oklahoma, if it is to take effect at a
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For most of today, partner agencies across Oklahoma City, including Mental Health Association Oklahoma, are putting their boots on the ground to conduct its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count, an essential initiative aimed at providing a snapshot of homelessness in the community. At 3:00 a.m. well over 100 hyper-caffeinated volunteers bundled up to kick off the
MHAOK and other Key to Home partner agencies conduct OKC’s annual Point-In-Time Count Read More »
Homelessness: By the Numbers One week from today, partner agency staff across Oklahoma City – including MHAOK – will gather at 3:30 a.m., divide into groups of six and head out into hidden corners of the city to count as many people experiencing homelessness as we can find. The same count will take place in
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As winter temperatures plummet and Arctic blasts sweep across the nation, individuals experiencing homelessness face life-threatening conditions. In these extreme weather events, access to shelter, warmth, and supportive services becomes a matter of life and death. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) Recovery Services team (operating out of our peer-run drop-in center,
Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the latest Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, and the results for Oklahoma, as well as the rest of the country, were – are – alarming. AHAR shows a 17% spike in homelessness from 2023 to 2024, meaning more than 5,400 Oklahomans
As we reflect on 2024, Mental Health Association Oklahoma has made significant strides in our mission to support Oklahomans – particularly those facing mental illness or homelessness and their loved ones. This year, we’ve touched tens of thousands of lives, providing critical services and making a real difference in our communities. We kicked off the
2024: A Year in the Life Read More »
Happy Thanksgiving! As you are planning your Giving Tuesday donations, we are excited to share some great news with you! As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance your giving experience and make it easier for you to support our mission, we’ve launched a new online giving platform: Classy. Classy is a powerful tool designed
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Are you a gifted wordsmith/researcher who thrives on turning compelling ideas into tangible results? Do you have a knack for connecting organizations with the funding they need to effect real change? If so, Mental Health Association Oklahoma (MHAOK) is looking for you! We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Grant Writer to help us secure
Join the Mental Health Association Oklahoma team as our superstar Grant Writer! Read More »
